Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Hungarian Folktales List

  • The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Both are folkloric narratives that explore themes of love and loss through beautiful animation.
  • Song of the Sea - These stories are steeped in folklore and mythology, presenting rich visual styles and emotional narratives.
  • The Secret of Kells - Similar in its artistic style and concept of intertwining mythology with personal journeys.
  • Spirited Away - Features elements of folklore, spirit worlds, and character growth, mirroring the format of Hungarian Folktales.
  • The Wind Rises - Both share rich storytelling with a focus on personal motivation and cultural influences.
  • Princess Mononoke - Includes themes of nature, animals, and mythology, akin to folkloric storytelling.
  • The Boy and the Beast - Combines fantastical elements with a coming-of-age tale, similar to the narratives found in Hungarian folklore.
  • Tangled - Has fairy tale elements, humor, and adventure reminiscent of folk narratives.
  • Coco - Folk themes around family, memory, and culture intertwine with vibrant animation.
  • The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Both delve into deep emotional narratives rooted in cultural storytelling.
  • The Snow Queen - Based on classic fairy tales with rich visual storytelling similar to Hungarian Folktales.
  • My Neighbor Totoro - Explores themes of childhood wonder and nature, like many folktales.
  • Howl's Moving Castle - Features fantasy and emotional depth that echoes traditional storytelling styles.
  • Ponyo - Shares a whimsical approach to storytelling with elements of folklore.
  • The Gruffalo - Combines whimsical storytelling and animated adaptation of a tale, similar to folktales.
  • The Little Prince - Intertwines philosophy with fantasy elements reminiscent of folk tales.
  • Kubo and the Two Strings - Combines adventure with folklore and mythology, akin to Hungarian narratives.
  • Brave - Centers on a strong female protagonist with mythological elements similar to folk tales.
  • The Lion King - Utilizes storytelling elements that reflect themes found in traditional folklore.
  • The Croods - Explores family and adventure themes in a prehistoric setting, reminiscent of folkloric origins.
  • Once Upon a Time - Incorporates various fairy tale and folklore elements into a modern story format.
  • Grimm - Stitches together folklore and modern themes in a narrative similar to traditional tales.
  • Into the Woods - Combines multiple fairy tales and explores their darker themes.
  • The Brothers Grimm - While fictional, it draws on classic fairy tales and folklore which resonate with Hungarian tales.
  • Over the Garden Wall - A mix of whimsical and dark folk tale elements within a narrative journey.
  • The Fairly OddParents - Incorporates fantastical adventures and morals similar to folklore storytelling.
  • Fables - An adaptation of classic folk narratives into a modern comic context.
  • The Legend of Korra - Explores themes of destiny, spirituality, and folklore in a rich narrative environment.
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender - Grounded in folklore-like elements with quests and moral lessons.
  • American Folklore - A collection of stories that draws deeply from various folk traditions.
  • The Moomins - Whimsical tales filled with folklore-like creatures and adventures.
  • Tales of the Abyss - Incorporates elements of epic storytelling and folklore-like motifs.
  • Nimona - Narrative blends fantasy, adventure, and thematic exploration similar to folk tales.
  • The Witcher - Combines folklore, adventure, and myth within an intricate narrative structure.
  • The Sandman - Explores mythological and folkloric themes in a diverse narrative approach.
  • The Owl House - Merges fantasy and folklore with a focus on storytelling and character growth.
  • Fairy Tail - Characteristics of folk tales through its magical adventures and moral struggles.
  • The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - Explores an epic fantasy world rich with lore and myth, much like folktales.
  • The Book of Pooh - Explores themes of friendship and adventure reminiscent of classic folktales.
  • The Fairytaler - Takes classic fairy tales and reimagines them for a modern audience.
  • The Amazing World of Gumball - Uses whimsical storytelling and fantasy elements akin to folk narratives.
  • Moominvalley - Inspired by Moomin comic strips, speaks to similar folklore themes.
  • Peter Pan - A classic tale of adventure that holds the essence of folklore with its timeless narrative.
  • The Princess Bride - Combines a fairy tale style with humor and adventure, resembling folk tales.

Last updated: 2024-10-02 14:36:31

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2013 Japan 55200 8 Movie Released PG
2 2014 Belgium 63734 8 Movie Released PG
3 2009 Belgium 38613 7.5 Movie Released NR
4
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
125 min
2001 Japan 864704 8.6 Movie Released
5
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
126 min
2013 Japan 100848 7.8 Movie Released
6 1997 Japan 440257 8.3 Movie Released PG-13
7 2015 Japan 27372 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
8
Tangled
Tangled
100 min
2010 United States of America 501844 7.7 Movie Released PG
9
Coco
Coco
105 min
2017 United States of America 605600 8.4 Movie Released PG
10 1957 Soviet Union 3088 7.5 Movie Released NR
11 1988 Japan 387497 8.1 Movie Released
12 2004 Japan 458427 8.2 Movie Released PG
13
Ponyo
Ponyo
100 min
2008 Japan 166961 7.6 Movie Released G
14
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
27 min
2009 United Kingdom 7839 7.5 Movie Released G
15 2015 France 67158 7.6 Movie Released PG
16 2016 United States of America 139511 7.7 Movie Released PG
17
Brave
Brave
93 min
2012 United States of America 447689 7.1 Movie Released PG
18
The Lion King
The Lion King
89 min
1994 United States of America 1156880 8.5 Movie Released G
19
The Croods
The Croods
98 min
2013 United States of America 234843 7.1 Movie Released PG
20
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
43 min
SS 7 EP 156
2011 United States of America 238876 7.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
21
Grimm
Grimm
45 min
SS 6 EP 122
2011 United States of America 132181 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
22
Into the Woods
Into the Woods
125 min
2014 United States of America 148806 5.9 Movie Released PG
23 2005 United Kingdom 126950 5.9 Movie Released PG-13
24
Over the Garden Wall
Over the Garden Wall
11 min
SS 1 EP 10
2014 United States of America 73083 8.8 Serie Ended TV-PG
25
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
12 min
SS 10 EP 268
2001 Canada 47312 7.2 Serie Ended TV-Y7
26
The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra
23 min
SS 4 EP 52
2012 Japan 140387 8.3 Serie Ended TV-Y7
27
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender
25 min
SS 3 EP 61
2005 South Korea 382018 9.3 Serie Ended TV-Y7
28
The Moomins
The Moomins
100 min
SS 1 EP 78
1978 Austria 586 7.3 Serie Ended
29
Nimona
Nimona
99 min
2023 United Kingdom 51580 7.5 Movie Released PG
30
The Witcher
The Witcher
66 min
SS 3 EP 24
2019 Poland 578389 8 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
31
The Sandman
The Sandman
64 min
SS 1 EP 11
2022 United States of America 176055 7.7 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
32
The Owl House
The Owl House
22 min
SS 3 EP 43
2020 United States of America 20242 8.6 Serie Ended TV-Y7
33
Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail
25 min
SS 8 EP 328
2009 Japan 28717 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
34 2019 United States of America 27450 8.4 Serie Canceled TV-PG
35
The Book of Pooh
The Book of Pooh
30 min
SS 3 EP 68
2001 United States of America 529 6.3 Serie Ended
36
The Fairytaler
The Fairytaler
28 min
SS 1 EP 31
2004 Denmark 320 7.8 Serie Ended NR
37
The Amazing World of Gumball
The Amazing World of Gumball
11 min
SS 7 EP 266
2011 United Kingdom 42757 8.4 Serie Ended TV-Y7
38
Moominvalley
Moominvalley
22 min
SS 3 EP 39
2019 United Kingdom 990 7.2 Serie Ended TV-Y
39
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
77 min
1953 United States of America 154732 7.3 Movie Released
40 1987 United States of America 455086 8 Movie Released PG
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