Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The City of Lost Children List

  • Delicatessen - Similar surreal and darkly comedic tone set in a dystopian world.
  • Amelie - Whimsical storytelling and unique visual style reminiscent of a fantastical Paris.
  • The Fall - Visual storytelling and a blend of fantasy with dark themes.
  • The Brothers Grimm - Fairy-tale elements and a dark, imaginative narrative.
  • Pan's Labyrinth - Dark fantasy with a child's perspective in a surreal and oppressive world.
  • Brazil - Dystopian society and surreal black humor in a bureaucratic setting.
  • The Science of Sleep - Exploration of dreams and reality with whimsical visuals and narrative.
  • A Very Long Engagement - Unique storytelling and rich visuals, with themes of love and loss.
  • Tideland - Surrealism and dark themes presented through a young girl’s perspective.
  • The Secret of Kells - Stunning animation with themes of storytelling and imagination.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Dystopian themes and a surreal aesthetic that provoke thought on society.
  • Stardust - Fantasy adventure with whimsical visuals and quirky characters.
  • The Cell - Heavy visual style and psychological themes with fantastical elements.
  • Spirited Away - Imaginative fantasy with a surreal world and unique characters.
  • The Adventures of Baron Munchausen - Whimsical adventures mixed with fantasy and surreal visuals.
  • City of God - Vivid storytelling set in a gritty urban environment with unique visual style.
  • The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Exploration of imagination, fantasy, and darker themes.
  • Dark City - A blend of science fiction and noir, exploring themes of memory and reality.
  • The City of the Lost Children - The original film with similar themes and aesthetic.
  • Coraline - Dark fantasy with a child protagonist exploring a surreal alternate world.
  • Edward Scissorhands - A fairy-tale-like narrative with themes of isolation and differences.
  • The Fountain - Complex narratives and interwoven stories exploring life and death.
  • The Labyrinth - A fantastical journey with surreal settings and whimsy focused on escape.
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Surreal exploration of memory and relationships with a unique visual approach.
  • Wings of Desire - Poetic feel and exploration of human emotion in a fantastical setting.
  • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - Classic expressionist style and themes of madness and the subconscious.
  • The Brothers Bloom - Quirky storytelling with a blend of comedy, drama, and a rich aesthetic.
  • The Fall - Visually stunning and deeply imaginative with a lush narrative.
  • Midsommar - Complex psychological themes with a unique visual style and unsettling narrative.
  • Mulholland Drive - Surreal narrative structure and dark themes set in Los Angeles.
  • A Monster Calls - Blend of dark fantasy and deep emotional themes with stunning visuals.
  • The City of Ember - Dystopian elements with a unique visual aesthetic focused on survival.
  • Accidental Love - Whimsical romance that has a surreal edge in its storytelling.
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Exploration of time, life, and love with a unique narrative structure.
  • Big Fish - Beautiful storytelling with a blend of fantasy and reality.
  • Frankenweenie - Stop-motion animation with dark humor and quirky storytelling.
  • The BFG - Whimsical adventure with a fantastical setting and rich narrative.
  • The Fall - An artistic visual aesthetic combined with a rich narrative approach.
  • The Shape of Water - An imaginative take on love and fantasy elements in a unique historical context.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Delicatessen
Delicatessen
99 min
1991 France 90647 7.5 Movie Released R
2
Amélie
Amélie
122 min
2001 France 800267 8.3 Movie Released R
3
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
4 2005 United Kingdom 126950 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
5
Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labyrinth
118 min
2006 Mexico 708164 8.2 Movie Released R
6
Brazil
Brazil
143 min
1985 United Kingdom 212570 7.8 Movie Released R
7 2006 France 71066 7.2 Movie Released
8 2004 France 76195 7.6 Movie Released R
9
Tideland
Tideland
120 min
2005 Canada 34871 6.3 Movie Released R
10 2009 Belgium 38613 7.5 Movie Released NR
11 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
12
Stardust
Stardust
127 min
2007 Iceland 287043 7.6 Movie Released
13
The Cell
The Cell
107 min
2000 Germany 110210 6.4 Movie Released R
14
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
125 min
2001 Japan 864704 8.6 Movie Released
15 1988 Germany 57304 7.1 Movie Released PG
16
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
17 2009 Canada 154507 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
18
Dark City
Dark City
100 min
1998 Australia 214289 7.6 Movie Released R
19
Coraline
Coraline
100 min
2009 United States of America 268050 7.7 Movie Released
20 1990 United States of America 529397 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
21
The Fountain
The Fountain
96 min
2006 United States of America 249920 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
22
The Labyrinth
The Labyrinth
90 min
2016 180 6.5 Movie Released
23 2004 United States of America 1090100 8.3 Movie Released R
24
Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire
128 min
1987 France 78212 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
25 2005 United States of America 778 5.6 Movie Released
26 2008 United States of America 52805 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
27
Midsommar
Midsommar
147 min
2019 Sweden 416616 7.1 Movie Released R
28 2001 France 388083 7.9 Movie Released
29
A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls
108 min
2016 Spain 94537 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
30
Accidental Love
Accidental Love
100 min
2015 United States of America 9225 4.1 Movie Released PG-13
31 2008 United States of America 702001 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
32
Big Fish
Big Fish
125 min
2003 United States of America 461618 8 Movie Released PG-13
33
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
87 min
2012 United States of America 118177 6.9 Movie Released PG
34
The BFG
The BFG
117 min
2016 India 94148 6.3 Movie Released PG
35 2017 United States of America 451038 7.3 Movie Released R
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