Movies like The School of the Magical Animals: 20 to watch next
If you loved The School of the Magical Animals (2021) — a family, adventure and fantasy film directed by Gregor Schnitzler — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The School of the Magical Animals most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like school and magical creature. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Four Kids and It 2020★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Fantasy
A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Fairy Tale After All 2022★ 6.1
Shares: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
A stubborn teenage girl finds herself confronted by whimsical characters when she is transported into a world of fantasy and fairy tales while attending a school marionette show.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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School of Magical Animals 2 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Family, Adventure, Fantasy
The students of the School of Magical Animals want to perform a musical for the school's anniversary. Will rehearsals end in chaos or will the class pull together? And what's up with the strange holes on the school grounds?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The NeverEnding Story 1984★ 7.2
Shares: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Christmas Dragon 2014★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
After receiving a magic crystal from a dying elf and a message to save the North and the fading spirit of Christmas, Ayden, an orphaned girl, sets out along with her friends to fulfil his last wish.
Stream in India on Tubi TV
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The Academy of Magic 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Family, 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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Anastasia: Once Upon a Time 2020★ 5.9
Shares: Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Anastasia Romanov escapes through a portal when her family is threatened by Vladimir Lenin, and she finds herself in the year 1988, befriended by a young American girl.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Tooth Fairy Tale 2025★ 8.5
Shares: 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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Wish Upon a Unicorn 2020★ 6.9
Shares: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Two children discover that their mother is gone. The youngest of the pair, adventurer and upcomming singer, Long Johnson forces his older sister, Lily Johnson, to hunt down a unicorn with magical blood.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Nico the Unicorn 1998★ 6.2
Shares: Fantasy, Family, Adventure
As an 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with a disability, he finds a pony who gives birth to a unicorn which he takes care of.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shorts 2009★ 5.9
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The School for Good and Evil 2022★ 7.0
Shares: Fantasy, Adventure
Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and find themselves on opposing sides of the battle between good and evil.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 2018★ 6.1
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Jim Button and the Wild 13 2020★ 5.9
Shares: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Legend of Ochi 2025★ 6.1
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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The Blue Bird 1940★ 5.9
Shares: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
Stream in India on Tubi TV, Plex
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The Princess and the Goblin 1991★ 5.8
Shares: Adventure, 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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Abigail 2019★ 6.1
Shares: Adventure, Fantasy
A young girl Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of an epidemic of a mysterious disease. Abby's father was one of the sick - and he was taken when she was six years old. Going against the authorities to find his father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic. And she discovers in herself extraordinary magical abilities.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pan 2015★ 6.0
Shares: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Upside-Down Magic 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Fantasy, Family
Nory and her best friend Reina enter the Sage Academy for Magical Studies, where Nory’s unconventional powers land her in a class for those with wonky, or “upside-down,” magic. Undaunted, Nory sets out to prove that that upside-down magic can be just as powerful as right-side-up.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now