15 Movies Like The Emperor's Nightingale

Loved The Emperor's Nightingale? 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.

Coraline
#1

Coraline

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.

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

Minions & More 2
#2

Minions & More 2

This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson Unpacified (2015); Panic in the Mailroom (2013). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Super Gidget (2019). From the "Sing" franchise: Eddie's Life Coach (2017); Gunter Babysits (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Serenade (2012); Wagon Ho! (2012).

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

Pinocchio
#3

Pinocchio

A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

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

The Twits
#4

The Twits

When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.

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

Tinker Bell
#5

Tinker Bell

Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell."

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

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
#6

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

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

The Boxtrolls
#7

The Boxtrolls

An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.

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

The Little Prince
#8

The Little Prince

Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.

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

The Creation of the World
#9

The Creation of the World

La Création du Monde is among the first animated feature films made in France. But to be exact, the film was animated in Czechia and directed by Eduard Hofman. It is adapted from a series of five books by Jean Effel, a French caricaturist and illustrator. The visual style is adapted from his drawings. The film is a comedy about the creation of the universe in six days, with the devil messing around and contributing in his own way.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Emperor's Nightingale.

A Tooth Fairy Tale
#10

A Tooth Fairy Tale

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.

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

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
#11

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

When human sailors are attacked by mysterious creatures of the deep, only one person can stop the war between land and sea: the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.

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

Even Mice Belong in Heaven
#12

Even Mice Belong in Heaven

Whizzy is a little mouse, Whitebelly is a fox. They are naturally mortal enemies. One day, after an unfortunate accident, both meet in animal heaven. Together, they will embark on a fantastic journey and discover friendship can overcome everything.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Emperor's Nightingale.

Thelma the Unicorn
#13

Thelma the Unicorn

Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug.

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

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
#14

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.

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

Club of the Discarded
#15

Club of the Discarded

Laid-off old mannequins spend their cracked and broken lives in an old, abandoned warehouse. New mannequins are brought to the warehouse. They are old as well, but from a younger generation. The two groups must live together, but it's not easy at all.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Emperor's Nightingale.