Movies like The Nutcracker
If The Nutcracker's mix of fairy tale, prince and christmas story stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what The Nutcracker's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Ella Enchanted
2004 · Directed by Tommy O'Haver · 96 min6.5
Why you'll like itShares: fairy tale, prince · Also family and fantasy
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience.
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Charming
2018 · Directed by Ross Venokur · 90 min6.4
Why you'll like itShares: fairy tale, prince · Also animation and family
Three fairy tale princesses find themselves engaged to the same guy, Prince Charming.
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Shrek
2001 · Directed by Andrew Adamson · 90 min7.8
Why you'll like itShares: fairy tale, prince · Also animation and fantasy
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely…
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Shrek 2
2004 · Directed by Conrad Vernon · 92 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: fairy tale, prince · Also animation and family
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona.
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Maleficent
2014 · Directed by Robert Stromberg · 97 min7.1
Why you'll like itShares: fairy tale, prince · Also fantasy and family
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land.
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Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
2007 · Directed by Frank Nissen · 74 min6.6
Why you'll like itShares: prince · Also animation and family
When Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella to restore the timeline and reclaim her prince.
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Shrek the Halls
2007 · Directed by Gary Trousdale · 28 min6.4
Why you'll like itShares: fairy tale · Also animation and fantasy
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season.