Movies like Wolfwalkers

A feature-film shortlist from the cached Film Atlas engine. The interactive map may include more titles or newer results. These are similarity matches, not a guarantee of age suitability.

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   Song of the Sea

   Same director

   2014 · 94 min · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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   The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same director
   • strong shared themes: fairy tale and folklore

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   The Secret of Kells

   Same director

   2009 · 79 min · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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   Adventure awaits 12 year old Brendan who must fight Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. In order to finish Brother Aiden's book, Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a secret quest that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted forest where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Will Brendan succeed in his quest?

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same director
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Swapped

   Strong story similarity

   2026 · 102 min · Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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   A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared themes: enchant and wolf

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   Epic

   Strong story similarity

   2013 · 102 min · Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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   A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Onward

   Strong story similarity

   2020 · 102 min · Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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   In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a closely matched era

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   A Tooth Fairy Tale

   Similar atmosphere

   2025 · 88 min · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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   Van, the brave son of a tooth fairy leader, meets the goblins girl Gemma on his first mission. Despite the myths about ancient disputes between fairies and goblins, they share common values. When the greedy Spider Queen threatens both tribes, they must work together.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Ethel & Ernest

   Strong story similarity

   2016 · 94 min · Animation · Drama · History · War

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   This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • a closely matched era
   • shared production studio: Melusine Productions

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   Wolf Children

   Strong story similarity

   2012 · 117 min · Animation · Drama · Family · Fantasy

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   After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong shared themes: forest and mother daughter relationship
   • substantial genre overlap

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   Scarygirl

   Strong story similarity

   2023 · 90 min · Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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   As her world is shrouded in darkness, a young girl must overcome her fears and travel to a mysterious city of light, save her father from a dangerous scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a closely matched era

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    Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 72 min · Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy · Mystery

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    An evil sorceress transports the gang back to the age of chivalrous knights, spell-casting wizards, and fire-breathing dragons.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era

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