Best Movies like Frozen (2013)

Frozen II continues the story of Anna and Elsa, returning to the kingdom of Arendelle and expanding themes of sisterhood, magical powers, and a journey through a mystical landscape introduced in Frozen, making it a natural thematic and narrative continuation for viewers interested in familial bonds and magical adventures.

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom. Frozen II is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 43m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 7.2 by 10,384 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,453,683,476 in the box office.

Tangled shares the animated, family-friendly approach and follows a young woman on a transformative journey through fantastical settings. Like Frozen, it centers on a princess navigating personal growth, unexpected friendships, and the search for freedom and identity, all woven into a whimsical adventure.

Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother. She strikes a deal with Flynn Rider, a charming wanted thief, and the duo set off on an action-packed escapade. Tangled is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 7.6 by 12,555 people. The movie made an estimated total of $592,461,732 in the box office.

Brave centers on a courageous female protagonist challenging tradition in a mythic setting, much like Anna’s quest in Frozen. Both films explore the dynamics of royal families, personal bravery, and familial love, using vibrant animation and fairy-tale storytelling rooted in folklore and adventure.

In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida's quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom's three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall. Brave 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 14,328 people. The movie made an estimated total of $538,983,207 in the box office.

Moana features a young heroine setting out on a perilous journey to save her homeland, echoing Anna’s quest to rescue Arendelle in Frozen. Both films present self-discovery, magical elements, and a mix of humor and heart within their animated adventures tailored to family audiences.

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right. Moana is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 7.6 by 13,894 people. The movie made an estimated total of $690,860,472 in the box office.

Raya and the Last Dragon introduces a determined young woman journeying through a magical realm to restore harmony, mirroring Frozen’s exploration of courage, teamwork, and fantastical settings with rich animation. Both focus on themes of trust, unity, and the power of hope in overcoming adversity.

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. Raya and the Last Dragon is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2021 with an average rating of 7.8 by 7,367 people. The movie made an estimated total of $130,423,032 in the box office.

The Snow Queen draws inspiration from the same Hans Christian Andersen tale as Frozen, offering another animated fantasy involving a battle against enchanted winter forces, themes of sisterhood or friendship, and a quest to end a magical curse affecting an entire kingdom.

The Snow Queen creates a world of eternal winter, frosting human souls and emotions. When she turns Kai, the son of a wizard, into an ice statue, his sister embarks on a journey to save him and bring life back to the world. The Snow Queen is a movie from Russia in Russian, with a total 1h 16m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 5.8 by 191 people. The movie made an estimated total of $13,567,781 in the box office.

Beauty and the Beast offers a fantastical tale involving a brave young woman, magical transformations, and the exploration of true love. The princess narrative and familial themes present mirror essential elements of Frozen’s storytelling within the rich tradition of animated fairy tales.

Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within. Beauty and the Beast is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 24m runtime, released in 1991 with an average rating of 7.7 by 10,794 people. The movie made an estimated total of $424,967,620 in the box office.

The Secret of Kells explores adventure and mystical folklore with a young protagonist embarking on a journey through magical realms. Like Frozen, it focuses on bravery, mythical beings, and the importance of family and tradition, brought to life in a distinct animated storytelling style.

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? The Secret of Kells is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 19m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.4 by 800 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,803,412 in the box office.

The Little Mermaid features a young female lead from a royal family embarking on a courageous adventure to change her fate. Both films are musical animated fantasies inspired by classic fairy tales, emphasizing family, self-sacrifice, and finding the true meaning of love.

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula. The Little Mermaid is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 23m runtime, released in 1989 with an average rating of 7.4 by 8,492 people. The movie made an estimated total of $211,343,479 in the box office.

Cinderella tells the story of a young woman from a royal background longing for happiness, love, and acceptance. The film’s animated fairy-tale roots, focus on resilience, and themes of familial relationships align closely with the spirit and narrative drive of Frozen.

Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending! Cinderella is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 14m runtime, released in 1950 with an average rating of 7.1 by 7,226 people. The movie made an estimated total of $263,600,000 in the box office.

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya offers an animated retelling of a traditional tale featuring a young woman navigating the constraints of royal life, drawing on folklore and poignant emotional arcs that echo themes of family, duty, and transformation found within Frozen.

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.

Enchanted merges fairy-tale sensibilities with modern storytelling, following a princess on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Like Frozen, it blends humor, romance, and the magic of animated kingdoms, delving into themes of love, courage, and adaptation across worlds.

The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn't operate on a "happily ever after" basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer who has come to her aid - even though she is already promised to a perfect fairy tale prince back home - she has to wonder: Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world? Enchanted is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 6.8 by 5,770 people. The movie made an estimated total of $340,487,652 in the box office.

Wolfwalkers offers a fantasy adventure with a young female protagonist discovering a hidden magical world and challenging her society’s beliefs. The film parallels Frozen’s exploration of friendship, family bonds, and transformation against a lushly animated backdrop rooted in legend.

In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy. Wolfwalkers is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 2020 with an average rating of 8.2 by 1,424 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,310,720 in the box office.

The Princess and the Frog brings another royal heroine on a magical journey toward self-realization. Its animated storytelling, focus on female empowerment, and the transformative power of love draw clear parallels with the character arcs and thematic underpinnings of Frozen.

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him. The Princess and the Frog is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 38m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.2 by 6,215 people. The movie made an estimated total of $270,997,378 in the box office.

Ella Enchanted follows a young woman under an enchantment, navigating magical challenges and overcoming obstacles to reclaim her agency. The film’s fairy-tale setting, strong heroine, and blend of comedy and adventure reflect the narrative structure and tone of Frozen.

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. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom. Ella Enchanted is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 36m runtime, released in 2004 with an average rating of 6.5 by 1,994 people. The movie made an estimated total of $27,400,000 in the box office.

Epic presents an animated adventure where a young protagonist is swept into a secret world and must help save it from destruction. Both films feature fantastical settings, battles against magical forces, and themes of courage, family, and unexpected friendship.

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. Epic is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 6.6 by 2,979 people. The movie made an estimated total of $268,426,634 in the box office.

Song of the Sea showcases a sibling journey steeped in folklore, with magical transformations and a quest through enchanted landscapes. Its focus on family, bravery, and personal growth echoes the central qualities and emotional storytelling found in Frozen’s animated narrative.

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. Song of the Sea is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 8.0 by 1,604 people. The movie made an estimated total of $857,522 in the box office.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms follows a journey through a magical, wintry kingdom where a young heroine faces challenges to restore harmony. Like Frozen, it features animated fantasy elements, a royal protagonist, and a plot shaped by familial ties and enchanted conflict.

When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 39m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 6.1 by 2,257 people. The movie made an estimated total of $173,961,069 in the box office.

Anastasia presents the tale of a young royal navigating memory, identity, and peril while traveling through exotic settings. The film’s animated style, royal lineage, and quest-driven plotline parallel Frozen’s themes of rediscovery and resilience within fantastical environments.

Ten years after she was separated from her family, an eighteen-year-old orphan with vague memories of the past sets out to Paris in hopes of reuniting with her grandmother. She is accompanied by two con men, who intend to pass her off as the Grand Duchess Anastasia to the Dowager Empress for a reward. Anastasia is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 1997 with an average rating of 7.6 by 5,660 people. The movie made an estimated total of $139,804,348 in the box office.

How to Train Your Dragon traces the journey of a young hero learning teamwork and empathy while navigating magical landscapes. Its beautifully animated action, fantastical world-building, and focus on character growth align with the spirit of adventure found in Frozen.

As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father. How to Train Your Dragon is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 38m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 7.9 by 14,563 people. The movie made an estimated total of $495,141,736 in the box office.

The Book of Life tells the story of a young protagonist embarking on a quest through magical realms to fulfill personal destiny. The film’s vibrant animation, exploration of love and family, and adventurous tone share storytelling DNA with the journey central to Frozen.

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.

Warriors of the Wind features protagonists journeying through a magical landscape affected by supernatural forces. Its animated adventure, environmental conflict, and coming-of-age themes resonate with the fantasy and character development explored in Frozen.

After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth. Warriors of the Wind is a movie from Japan in Japanese, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 1984 with an average rating of 7.9 by 4,138 people. The movie made an estimated total of $9,016,411 in the box office.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe immerses viewers in a magical world where winter reigns and siblings fight to restore balance. The enchanted kingdom and familial unity strongly echo the central elements that define Frozen.

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 23m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 7.1 by 11,654 people. The movie made an estimated total of $745,013,115 in the box office.

The Secret World of Arrietty offers an animated exploration of hidden worlds, bravery, and friendship, revolving around a young heroine overcoming obstacles. This aligns with Frozen’s themes of adventure, family loyalty, and the wonder of discovering the extraordinary in the everyday.

14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty. The Secret World of Arrietty is a movie from Japan in Japanese, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 7.7 by 3,229 people. The movie made an estimated total of $149,660,003 in the box office.

Spirited Away features a young protagonist navigating a fantastical realm, undergoing significant personal growth and forming new bonds. Its richly animated setting, magical encounters, and emphasis on transformation closely mirror the imaginative storytelling found in Frozen.

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.

Legend presents a quest through mystical lands threatened by encroaching darkness, led by resilient, youthful characters. The film’s fairy-tale setting, battle against enchanting forces, and undertones of love and courage are shared with the themes and structure of Frozen.

Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age. Legend is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 1985 with an average rating of 6.3 by 1,408 people. The movie made an estimated total of $15,502,112 in the box office.

The Swan Princess recounts the trials of a royal young woman transformed by magic, set in a fantasy kingdom. This film’s princess-centric narrative, focus on reversing enchantment, and animated fairy-tale approach echo many of the same plot elements as Frozen.

The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. The Swan Princess is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 29m runtime, released in 1994 with an average rating of 6.6 by 1,040 people. The movie made an estimated total of $9,771,658 in the box office.

Abominable features a young girl traveling across icy landscapes on a mission to save a magical creature, paralleling Frozen’s adventurous journey through snowbound settings, themes of empathy, and the importance of friendship and determination in overcoming obstacles.

A group of misfits encounter a young Yeti named Everest, and they set off to reunite the magical creature with his family on the mountain of his namesake. Abominable is a movie from China in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 7.5 by 2,204 people. The movie made an estimated total of $190,304,772 in the box office.

The Last Unicorn follows a magical, personal quest driven by a central female character in a richly imaginative world. Its fantasy animation, themes of transformation, and exploration of identity connect it narratively and thematically to the adventure and emotion present in Frozen.

A unicorn learns from a riddle-speaking butterfly that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the monstrous Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard. The Last Unicorn is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 1982 with an average rating of 7.3 by 605 people. The movie made an estimated total of $6,455,530 in the box office.

Kiki's Delivery Service shares an animated focus on a young woman discovering her independence and adapting to challenges in a magical setting. The film’s exploration of self-confidence, friendship, and gentle humor aligns with core aspects of Frozen’s storytelling and tone.

A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. Kiki's Delivery Service is a movie from Japan in Japanese, with a total 1h 43m runtime, released in 1989 with an average rating of 7.8 by 4,654 people. The movie made an estimated total of $4,493,017 in the box office.

The Black Cauldron centers on a magical kingdom under threat, with young protagonists embarking on a perilous quest to confront dark forces. Its animated fantasy approach, themes of bravery, and battle against enchantment are reflected in the narrative structure of Frozen.

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.

The NeverEnding Story follows a young protagonist drawn into a magical world to save it from destruction, paralleling Frozen’s journey-driven plot. Both films weave themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the responsibility of heroism within lushly imagined fantasy settings.

While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing. The NeverEnding Story is a movie from Germany in German, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 1984 with an average rating of 7.2 by 4,443 people. The movie made an estimated total of $20,158,808 in the box office.

Rise of the Guardians brings together iconic mythic and magical characters who unite to protect children from the threat of eternal winter. Its animated depiction of snowy realms and alliance against magical peril connects directly with the conflict and atmosphere seen in Frozen.

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world. Rise of the Guardians is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 7.4 by 7,229 people. The movie made an estimated total of $306,941,670 in the box office.

Stardust follows a protagonist through enchanted worlds and royal intrigue, weaving in magical transformations and quests for love. Its fairy-tale roots, whimsical adventures, and exploration of identity and destiny parallel the fantasy storytelling at the heart of Frozen.

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.

Ponyo introduces a young heroine discovering magical worlds and embarking on a transformative adventure. Its emphasis on imagination, animation style, and the blending of ordinary with extraordinary events connects to the family-friendly fantasy journey found in Frozen.

When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea. Ponyo is a movie from Japan in Japanese, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 7.8 by 4,894 people. The movie made an estimated total of $202,404,009 in the box office.

Maleficent retells fairy-tale events involving royal families, magic, and shifting dynamics of love and betrayal, focusing on complex characters in an enchanted realm. These themes of transformation, familial bonds, and the reimagining of classic tales offer strong thematic similarities to Frozen.

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. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well. Maleficent is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 7.1 by 13,843 people. The movie made an estimated total of $758,539,785 in the box office.