15 Movies Like 1001 Nights

Loved 1001 Nights? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Dracula
#1

Dracula

In late 15th-century Eastern Europe, Prince Vlad II’s bride is brutally murdered. As a result, he renounces God and damns Heaven itself. Cursed with eternal life, Vlad is reborn as Dracula, an immortal warlord who defies fate in a blood-soaked crusade to wrench his lost love back from death.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#2

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1001 Nights.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1001 Nights.

Brotherhood of the Wolf
#4

Brotherhood of the Wolf

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1001 Nights.

One Wild Moment
#6

One Wild Moment

Pierre, 44, contentedly divorced, takes his teen daughter to the Côte d'Azur along with his friend Jacques and Jacques' own teen daughter, Françoise. On the topless beaches of Saint-Tropez, Jacques and Pierre discuss marriage and being parents. Then, in a wild moment at a nighttime party, Françoise starts playing with Pierre, and one thing leads to another: they become lovers. After a couple of trysts, Pierre wants out, but Françoise declares her love for him and wants to tell her father about it. She does, but leaves out Pierre's name, so Jacques enlists Pierre's help in identifying who seduced his daughter. What will Pierre do?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

The Intouchables
#7

The Intouchables

A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

The Fifth Element
#8

The Fifth Element

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

Marsupilami
#9

Marsupilami

David is tasked to deliver a mysterious package from South America, only to find out he is carrying a baby Marsupilami!

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

In Your Dreams
#10

In Your Dreams

Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1001 Nights.

The Shrinking Man
#11

The Shrinking Man

Paul, is an ordinary man who divides his life between his shipbuilding company, his wife Elise and their daughter Mia. During a sea trip, Paul finds himself confronted with a strange, unexplained meteorological phenomenon. From then on, Paul shrinks inexorably, without science being able to explain why or be of any help to him. When, by accident, he finds himself a prisoner in his own cellar, and while he is only a few centimeters tall, he will have to fight to survive in this banal environment that has become perilous. During this experience, Paul will find himself confronted with himself, with his humanity, and will try to answer the great questions of existence.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

Amélie
#12

Amélie

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

It Takes Two To Tango
#13

It Takes Two To Tango

Antoine Toussaint is a famous, disillusioned 70 year-old crooner. On a train to Geneva where he plans to end his life, Antoine meets Victoire, a good-natured fan with a few loose wires. This unlikely encounter thwarts all Antoine’s plans, for better or worse!

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

Miraculous World: Tokyo, Stellar Force
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Miraculous World: Tokyo, Stellar Force

Kagami drags Marinette to Tokyo to help the Stellars defeat a new supervillain, but Marinette soon realizes her friend has another, untold reason for this trip to Japan.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.

Sexual Chronicles of a French Family
#15

Sexual Chronicles of a French Family

Three generations of a French family open up about their sexual experiences and desires after young Romain is caught masturbating in his biology class.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1001 Nights.