Movies like The Flight of Dragons: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Flight of Dragons (1982) — a animation, fantasy and family film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Flight of Dragons most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like based on novel or book, elves and wolf. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Ella Enchanted 2004★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Fantasy
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Lord of the Rings 1978★ 6.6
Shares: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
Stream in India on Artiflix
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The Hobbit 1977★ 6.6
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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How to Train Your Dragon 2010★ 7.9
Shares: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family
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.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening 2022★ 7.4
Shares: Fantasy, Adventure
An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in August 2022. In a time of relative peace, an ensemble cast of characters confronts the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Tooth Fairy Tale 2025★ 8.5
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Family
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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A Boy Called Christmas 2021★ 7.3
Shares: Family, Adventure, Fantasy
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Year Without a Santa Claus 1974★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Wolfwalkers 2020★ 8.2
Shares: Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
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.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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The Black Cauldron 1985★ 6.4
Shares: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pinocchio 2022★ 6.2
Shares: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Princess and the Goblin 1991★ 5.8
Shares: Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
The story is about the Princess Irene and a young warrior boy named Curty. Irene must use her magic power to fight off goblins and save the kingdom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Academy of Magic 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Family, Animation, Fantasy
Aura is gifted with magical abilities; she and her friends have many exciting adventures at the academy, but soon Aura learns that the school hatches many dark secrets that she must uncover. Will she be able to unveil the truth?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Sword in the Stone 1963★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Last Unicorn 1982★ 7.3
Shares: Fantasy, Animation, Family, Adventure
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Swapped 2026★ 8.8
Shares: Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Jungle Book 2016★ 6.9
Shares: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Santa Claus: The Movie 1985★ 6.4
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole 2010★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Dark Crystal 1982★ 7.2
Shares: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.
Stream in India on Plex