Films like Alice in Wonderland

11 picks with a similar feel

What defines Alice in Wonderland, going by its Boxlist taste profile: A warm-hearted, otherworldly fantasy film: glossy and original. Best if you like warmth over edge. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of coming of age, plus tags such as queen and fantasy world.

Here are 11 films with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.

Based on Alice in Wonderland (2010).

  1. 1

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

    Film7.1Heavier option

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also heightened and warm-hearted, with themes of coming of age. Common ground: fantasy world.

  2. 2

    The NeverEnding Story (1984)

    Film7.2

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also warm-hearted and heightened, with themes of coming of age. Common ground: fantasy world.

  3. 3

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

    Film7.9

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also heightened and warm-hearted, with themes of coming of age. Common ground: fantasy world.

  4. 4

    How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

    Film8.0

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also heightened and warm-hearted, with themes of coming of age.

  5. 5

    Hugo (2011)

    Film7.2Heavier option

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also warm-hearted and inventive, with themes of coming of age.

  6. 6

    Peter Pan (2003)

    Film7.2

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also warm-hearted and heightened. Common ground: fantasy world.

  7. 7

    Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

    Film6.8

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also warm-hearted and heightened, with themes of coming of age.

  8. 8

    Matilda (1996)

    Film7.1

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also warm-hearted and heightened, with themes of coming of age.

  9. 9

    Labyrinth (1986)

    Film7.3Easier to follow

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also heightened and fast-paced, with themes of coming of age. Common ground: fantasy world.

  10. 10

    Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

    Film6.8

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also heightened and warm-hearted, with themes of coming of age.

  11. 11

    Aladdin (2019)

    Film7.1Easier to follow

    Why it's like Alice in Wonderland: Also warm-hearted and heightened, with themes of coming of age.

Boxlist compares Alice in Wonderland with every film in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 6.7 or more from at least 1,000 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.

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What should I watch if I like Alice in Wonderland?
Picks with a similar feel include The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The NeverEnding Story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and How to Train Your Dragon. Each shares part of Alice in Wonderland's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 11 films.
How are these films like Alice in Wonderland chosen?
Boxlist compares Alice in Wonderland with every film in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 6.7 or more from at least 1,000 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.

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