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15 Movies Like Salma's Big Wish

Loved Salma's Big Wish? 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.

Pan's Labyrinth
#1

Pan's Labyrinth

In post–civil war Spain, 10-year-old Ofelia moves with her pregnant mother to live under the control of her cruel stepfather. Drawn into a mysterious labyrinth, she meets a faun who reveals that she may be a lost princess from an underground kingdom. To return to her true father, she must complete a series of surreal and perilous tasks that blur the line between reality and fantasy.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

The Jungle Book
#2

The Jungle Book

The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.

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

Tarzan
#3

Tarzan

Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...

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

Epic
#4

Epic

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

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

The Book of Life
#5

The Book of Life

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

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

Robot Dreams
#6

Robot Dreams

A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

Pete's Dragon
#7

Pete's Dragon

For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.

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

ParaNorman
#8

ParaNorman

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.

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

Abuela tremenda
#9

Abuela tremenda

Toñi, an eccentric grandmother, gets by between failed businesses and a carefree attitude. Her daughter Daniela, a stressed executive and single mom, wants to keep her away.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

Dragonkeeper
#10

Dragonkeeper

Set in Han Imperial China, the plot follows the adventures of enslaved girl Ping with ancient dragon Long Danzi. Dragons had been banished from the kingdom. Ping, an orphan, finds one of the last remaining dragon eggs. Palace guards force Ping to run away in order to return the dragon egg to the ocean and save all dragons from extinction. Ping discovers that she is a true Dragonkeeper.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

Mummies
#11

Mummies

Through a series of unfortunate events, three mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

The Year Without a Santa Claus
#12

The Year Without a Santa Claus

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.

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

I Am Frankelda
#13

I Am Frankelda

A gifted young writer in 19th-century Mexico journeys into her subconscious and comes face to face with characters from her own spooky stories.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

Familia a la deriva
#14

Familia a la deriva

To make up for lost time with his four children, a charismatic car salesman organizes a Caribbean yacht trip that quickly spirals into an out-of-control adventure filled with mix-ups, laughs, and second chances.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.

Mirage
#15

Mirage

During a mysterious thunderstorm, Vera, a young mother, manages to save a life in danger, but her good deed causes a disturbing chain of unexpected consequences.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Salma's Big Wish.