Movies like Secrets of the Heavenly Book: 20 to watch next
If you loved Secrets of the Heavenly Book (1983) — a animation, fantasy and adventure film directed by Wang Shuchen and Qian Yunda — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Secrets of the Heavenly Book most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Green Snake 2021★ 8.1
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
While trying to free her sister from Fahai's clutches, Xiao Qing winds up in a dystopian city and meets a mysterious man who can't recall his past life.
Stream in India on Netflix
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A Tooth Fairy Tale 2025★ 8.5
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Thousand Faces of Dunjia 2017★ 6.2
Shares: Adventure, Fantasy
The world is on the brink of catastrophe in a chaotic age where evil demons roam. In order to keep evil at bay, a mysterious organisation from the pugilist world emerges. A new constable and a young girl with a mysterious past are also drawn into this group, and the group embarks on an incredible adventure.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Nezha Conquers the Dragon King 1979★ 7.7
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
In Chentang Pass, Nezha, the magical son of General Li Jing, makes enemies with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of East Sea. When he is reported to heaven's court and his home is threatened, Nezha takes it upon himself to destroy the palace and defeat the dragons. A retelling of the classic chapters from Investiture of The Gods.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Legend of Hei 2 2025★ 9.0
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Endless Journey of Love 2025★ 9.0
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
In 1930s China, village girl Qian Xiao gains the power to control time, making her a target of powerful forces. As she uncovers the metropolis's hidden secrets, she faces peril and the cost of her gift.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Welcome to Smelliville 2021★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
The Oggly family arrive at the municipal rubbish dump of Smelliville and must look for a new home, but they never feel really welcome anywhere. They stink and are for most humans just a tad too oggly. When Firebottom, the family dragon, crash-lands on the run-down rubbish tip of the small town of Smelliville, the Ogglies at once feel at home. And it's here they want to stay.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel
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Jiang Ziya 2020★ 7.3
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Atop the ruins of war, top commander Jiang Ziya is given the task to banish the Nine-tailed Fox Demon who threatens all mortals' very existence. When he discovers the Nine-tailed Fox's life linked to the soul of an innocent girl, he is faced with a challenging decision: follow the will of heaven or find his own path to righteousness.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui 2004★ 5.9
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
In the time before time, six unlikely Matoran find themselves transformed into mighty Toa. The new Toa Metru must prove themselves as true heroes, find the missing Toa Lhikan, and uncover a plot that threatens the heart of Metru Nui.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Monster High: Scaris City of Frights 2013★ 7.8
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
The Monstruitas of Monster High are obsessed with going to Scaris, The City of Frights for Fashion international competition where the winner will become the apprentice of the world famous Madame Ghostier designer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back 2017★ 6.0
Shares: Adventure, Fantasy
Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Pilgrim's Progress 2019★ 7.6
Shares: Animation, Adventure
An epic journey, faithfully adapted to modern-day. Christian faces distractions, challenges, and perils at every turn of the way. But ends victorious, with helpful guides, as he stays on the narrow path to the distant Celestial City.
Stream in India on Tubi TV
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Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin 2002★ 7.5
Shares: Animation, Adventure
The Webslinger faces the ultimate challenge when his arch-nemesis discovers his identity and kidnaps his one true love, Mary Jane Watson.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Return to Never Land 2002★ 6.5
Shares: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Guardian Brothers 2015★ 6.0
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
There's a crisis in the Chinese Spirit World -- humans don't believe in gods anymore! A Door God, facing unemployment, ventures into the human world to prove his worth, leading to unexpected encounters and transformations for humans and spirits alike.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Monkey King: Reborn 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
When the irritable monkey king visits a temple together with his master Tang Monk, he feels offended because of a trifle and thereupon accidentally destroys a magic tree growing on the sacred ground. This brings an ancient demon king back to life, who promptly kidnaps Tang Monk to take revenge for his long imprisonment. The monkey king and his followers have only three days to not only save their master but also to prevent the demon king from regaining his full powers and destroying the world…
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle 2015★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Adventure
When Curious George is offered a special space mission, Ted (The Man in the Yellow Hat) can't deny his little friend this exciting journey, especially after Curious George completes the training. But when he crash-lands in Africa, a worried Ted goes searching, expecting the worst, only to have it turn out to be the best.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep 2025★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
When human sailors are attacked by mysterious creatures of the deep, only one person can stop the war between land and sea: the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Arctic Dogs 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Animation, Adventure
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf 2021★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.
Stream in India on Netflix