27 Best Movies like Corpse Bride (2005)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is included due to its enchanting blend of animation and the supernatural, much like Corpse Bride. It charms on its own with a memorable holiday twist and inventive characters that create a unique, fantastical atmosphere.

Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans. The Nightmare Before Christmas is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 16m runtime, released in 1993 with an average rating of 7.8 by 10,463 people. The movie made an estimated total of $75,634,409 in the box office.

A quirky exploration of life and death, Frankenweenie stands out for its heartfelt take on grotesque themes. Its playful approach to the macabre makes it rewarding, blending whimsy with tender emotion.

When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was. Frankenweenie is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 27m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 7.0 by 3,659 people. The movie made an estimated total of $81,493,846 in the box office.

ParaNorman draws viewers with its youthful protagonist navigating a supernatural dilemma in an animated world. The film delivers clever humor and visually dynamic ghostly adventures, leaving a lasting impression with its original take on the paranormal.

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago. ParaNorman is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 7.0 by 2,825 people. The movie made an estimated total of $107,307,220 in the box office.

Coraline's visionary storytelling immerses audiences in a visually rich parallel world. Its moody animation and imaginative setting establish an unsettling yet compelling atmosphere distinct from other animated fantasies.

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice. Coraline is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.9 by 9,223 people. The movie made an estimated total of $185,860,104 in the box office.

Monster House fits this page thanks to its imaginative use of animation to depict the eerie and the extraordinary. The suspenseful and playful script pulls audiences in with inventive haunted house antics.

Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets. Monster House is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 6.7 by 4,391 people. The movie made an estimated total of $140,175,006 in the box office.

Kubo and the Two Strings stands out for its epic fantasy quest, combining emotional depth and breathtaking stop-motion artistry. The film’s mystical setting and inventive storytelling offer a deeply memorable animated adventure.

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers. Kubo and the Two Strings is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 7.6 by 3,867 people. The movie made an estimated total of $76,249,438 in the box office.

Rooted in folklore and enchanting visuals, The Book of Life explores love, family, and the afterlife. Its vibrant animation and cultural celebration provide an uplifting and colorful journey unlike any other.

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. The Book of Life is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 7.5 by 2,978 people. The movie made an estimated total of $97,437,106 in the box office.

Monster Family makes the list for its comedic twist on monster lore, framing a family adventure in an animated world. Its upbeat tone and playful take on classic monsters bring a lighthearted spirit to supernatural storytelling.

The Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, they plan a fun night out. However, the plan backfires when they are cursed and all turned into Monsters. Monster Family is a movie from Germany in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 6.0 by 373 people. The movie made an estimated total of $29,230,695 in the box office.

James and the Giant Peach earns its spot with its imaginative blend of fantasy and adventure. The whimsical journey through a magical landscape invites audiences to enjoy its creative visuals and quirky characters.

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands. James and the Giant Peach is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 19m runtime, released in 1996 with an average rating of 6.6 by 1,455 people. The movie made an estimated total of $28,946,127 in the box office.

Atmosphere in Hotel Transylvania leans on humor and heart, making it distinct among animated supernatural tales. Its amusing cast of monsters provides a lively, family-friendly approach to the spooky genre.

Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula has invited all his best friends to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything! Hotel Transylvania is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 7.0 by 9,282 people. The movie made an estimated total of $358,375,603 in the box office.

The post-apocalyptic setting in 9 invites viewers into an animated world marked by mystery and survival. Its inventive narrative structure and visually striking world-building set it apart within animated fantasy.

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. 9 is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 19m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.0 by 3,955 people. The movie made an estimated total of $48,428,063 in the box office.

Edward Scissorhands is notable for its unique protagonist whose emotional journey of love and longing gives it a gentle gothic charm. The film’s bittersweet storytelling and memorable character make it an unforgettable experience.

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward. Edward Scissorhands is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 1990 with an average rating of 7.7 by 13,919 people. The movie made an estimated total of $86,024,005 in the box office.

The Addams Family offers a playful animated take on the lives of an eccentric clan, merging ghoulish humor with warmth. Its lively ensemble and offbeat spirit guarantee an entertaining animated romp.

The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration. The Addams Family is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 27m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 6.6 by 2,516 people. The movie made an estimated total of $204,394,183 in the box office.

Fantasy adventure drives The Black Cauldron, drawing audiences into a perilous quest. Its enchanting setting and suspenseful tone provide a stirring addition to any animated fantasy lover’s watchlist.

Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers. The Black Cauldron is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 20m runtime, released in 1985 with an average rating of 6.4 by 1,459 people. The movie made an estimated total of $21,300,000 in the box office.

Little Monsters appeals due to its imaginative interpretation of childhood fears, set within a whimsical world. The film’s playful depiction of monstrous encounters captures a sense of adventure and charm.

A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction. Little Monsters is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 1989 with an average rating of 5.8 by 219 people. The movie made an estimated total of $793,775 in the box office.

A Monster in Paris captivates with an unusual friendship forming in an animated version of early twentieth-century Paris. Its musical energy and charming visuals contribute to its delightful, feel-good allure.

Paris, 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colourful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief. A Monster in Paris is a movie from France in French, with a total 1h 30m runtime, released in 2011 with an average rating of 6.9 by 1,370 people. The movie made an estimated total of $26,611,650 in the box office.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad blends classic stories with animation steeped in both whimsy and gentle spookiness. Its storytelling duo provides a hauntingly fun and timeless viewing experience.

The Wind in the Willows: Concise version of Kenneth Grahame's story of the same name. J. Thaddeus Toad, owner of Toad Hall, is prone to fads, such as the newfangled motor car. This desire for the very latest lands him in much trouble with the wrong crowd, and it is up to his friends, Mole, Rat and Badger to save him from himself. - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Retelling of Washington Irving's story set in a tiny New England town. Ichabod Crane, the new schoolmaster, falls for the town beauty, Katrina Van Tassel, and the town Bully Brom Bones decides that he is a little too successful and needs "convincing" that Katrina is not for him. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 8m runtime, released in 1949 with an average rating of 6.5 by 702 people. The movie made an estimated total of $3,250,000 in the box office.

Coco explores family, memory, and the afterlife in a vibrant, animated celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Its emotional narrative and exquisite animation make it a touching and visually dazzling journey.

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Coco is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 8.2 by 21,205 people. The movie made an estimated total of $814,641,172 in the box office.

Alice Through the Looking Glass is selected for its surreal adventure through a visually imaginative world. The film’s fantastical settings and inventive plot provide an engaging extension to animated fantasy themes.

Alice Kingsleigh returns to Underland and faces a new adventure in saving the Mad Hatter. Alice Through the Looking Glass is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 53m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.6 by 6,837 people. The movie made an estimated total of $299,457,024 in the box office.

Bravery in the face of overwhelming odds is at the core of The Secret of NIMH, an animated tale of resilience. Its memorable animal characters and atmospheric world-building offer a suspenseful and heartfelt experience.

A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground. The Secret of NIMH is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 23m runtime, released in 1982 with an average rating of 7.4 by 962 people. The movie made an estimated total of $14,665,733 in the box office.

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya draws viewers with its beautiful hand-drawn animation and emotionally resonant story derived from folklore. Its poetic storytelling style makes for a contemplative and visually striking experience.

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is a movie from Japan in Japanese, with a total 2h 17m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 8.1 by 2,020 people. The movie made an estimated total of $24,366,656 in the box office.

Spirited Away is included for its richly detailed fantasy setting and enchanting sense of wonder. The film’s complex world and transformational journey create a mesmerizing and emotionally affecting animated masterpiece.

A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family. Spirited Away is a movie from Japan in Japanese, with a total 2h 5m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 8.5 by 18,641 people. The movie made an estimated total of $274,925,095 in the box office.

The Amazing Maurice stands out for its humorous adventure with an unconventional cast, infusing animated storytelling with wit and charm. Its playful narrative is both entertaining and fresh within the genre.

Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain. The Amazing Maurice is a movie from Germany in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2022 with an average rating of 6.6 by 195 people. The movie made an estimated total of $21,110,363 in the box office.

Mary and Max is a stop-motion film that draws audiences with its unique storytelling approach and emotional resonance. Its narrative power lies in the touching exploration of friendship and individuality.

A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York. Mary and Max is a movie from Australia in English, with a total 1h 32m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.9 by 2,293 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,740,429 in the box office.

The BFG draws viewers into an animated landscape of awe-inspiring giants and heartwarming adventure. Its blend of fantastical elements and gentle humor make it a captivating watch for lovers of imaginative storytelling.

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world. The BFG is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 57m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.3 by 3,673 people. The movie made an estimated total of $195,243,411 in the box office.

Stardust’s adventurous tale in a magical kingdom ties it to the fantasy genre, captivating with its quest for love and self-discovery. The film excels through imaginative settings, eccentric characters, and a spirit of wonder.

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity. Stardust is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 2h 7m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 7.3 by 4,521 people. The movie made an estimated total of $137,500,000 in the box office.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children involves an unusual world populated by extraordinary individuals, inviting the viewer into an atmosphere of fantasy and discovery. Its inventive premise and intriguing cast stand out in modern fantasy cinema.

A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 7m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.8 by 10,562 people. The movie made an estimated total of $296,482,446 in the box office.