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Where the Wild Things Are

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

People revisit Where the Wild Things Are for the same reason it broke through in 2009: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Spike Jonze keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The fantasy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 41m · ★ 6.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

    6.8 · Fantasy · Adventure · Drama · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.Alice in Wonderland (2010)

    6.6 · Family · Fantasy · Adventure · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Alice in Wonderland (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Big Fish (2003)

    7.8 · Adventure · Fantasy · Drama · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Big Fish (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Alice in Wonderland (1951)

    7.2 · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 1h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Alice in Wonderland (1951) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • FlixFling
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    5.The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

    6.4 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
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    6.Stardust (2007)

    7.3 · Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Stardust (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    7.Inkheart (2008)

    6.3 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Inkheart (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Pinocchio (2022)

    6.3 · Fantasy · Adventure · Family · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, Pinocchio (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.The Sea Beast (2022)

    7.3 · Animation · Adventure · Action · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, The Sea Beast (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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    10.The Dark Crystal (1982)

    7.1 · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If Where the Wild Things Are clicked for you, The Dark Crystal (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in fantasy and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
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FAQ

What should I watch after Where the Wild Things Are?
Try Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Alice in Wonderland, Big Fish—each shares DNA with Where the Wild Things Are while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is best described as Fantasy, Drama, Adventure, Family. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Where the Wild Things Are worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this fantasy lane.

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