Movies Like Once Upon a Time

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

The Humpbacked Horse

1975·1h 7m·★ 7.4·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

2 shared crewDir. Ivan Ivanov-VanoDP: Mikhail Druyan

The Tale of Tsar Saltan

1984·53m·★ 7.3·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

2 shared crewDir. Ivan Ivanov-VanoDP: Mikhail Druyan

The Hunchedback Horse

1947·57m·★ 7.3·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

Both star Georgi Millyar & Georgiy VitsinDir. Ivan Ivanov-VanoFans also liked

Geese-Swans

1949·19m·★ 7.2·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

3 shared cast incl. Mariya Babanova & Vera OrlovaDir. Ivan Ivanov-Vano

The Twelve Months

1956·55m·★ 7.4·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

Both star Georgiy Vitsin & Grigoriy ShpigelDir. Ivan Ivanov-VanoFantasy & Animation & Family & Adventure

The Snow Maiden

1952·1h 7m·★ 6.9·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

Both star Georgi Millyar & Georgiy VitsinDir. Ivan Ivanov-VanoFamily & Animation & Fantasy & Adventure

Thumbelina

1964·30m·★ 7.2·Leonid Amalrik

DP: Mikhail DruyanFans also likedAdventure & Animation & Family

The Adventures of Buratino

1959·1h 8m·★ 7.2·Dmitriy Babichenko

DP: Mikhail DruyanFans also likedFamily & Adventure & Animation & Fantasy

The Scarlet Flower

1952·42m·★ 7.4·Lev Atamanov

DP: Mikhail DruyanFans also likedAnimation & Fantasy & Family

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights

1951·30m·★ 7.3·Ivan Ivanov-Vano

Animation & Family & Fantasy & AdventureStarring Mariya BabanovaDir. Ivan Ivanov-Vano

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

2019·22m·★ 7.3·Tim Johnson

Fans also likedAnimation & Fantasy & Adventure & Family

My Little Pony: A New Generation

2021·1h 30m·★ 6.8·José Luis Ucha

Fans also likedAnimation & Family & Fantasy & Adventure

Mia and Me: The Hero of Centopia

2022·1h 22m·★ 6.0·Adam Gunn

Fans also likedAnimation & Fantasy & Adventure & Family

Ilya Muromets and Sparrow the Robber

2007·1h 20m·★ 6.8·Vladimir Toropchin

Fans also likedAnimation & Adventure & Family

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

2017·1h 19m·★ 5.0·Spike Brandt

Fans also likedAnimation & Family & Adventure

Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale

2017·23m·★ 5.3·Roy Burdine

Fans also likedFamily & Fantasy & Animation & Adventure

The Monkey King

2023·1h 32m·★ 5.8·Anthony Stacchi

Fans also likedAnimation & Fantasy & Adventure & Family

The House of Magic

2013·1h 25m·★ 6.2·Ben Stassen

Fans also likedFamily & Fantasy & Animation & Adventure

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock

1998·1h 17m·★ 5.8·Charles Grosvenor

Fans also likedAnimation & Adventure & Family

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

2002·1h 11m·★ 5.7·Charles Grosvenor

Fans also likedAnimation & Adventure & Family

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