15 Movies Like The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I
Loved The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I? 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.
#1
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 The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#2
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#3
Maleficent
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#4
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#5
You Drive Me Crazy
Alisa moves into a spacious apartment in St. Petersburg, where the mirror starts to malfunction, showing the young lodger a parallel reality of the same apartment. Only it is not Alisa who lives in this parallel reality, but the party animal Ivan. Will the young people be able to recognize true love and will they be able to unite their worlds in order to meet in reality and simply touch each other?
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#6
Where the Wild Things Are
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#7
Jack the Giant Slayer
The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#8
Descendants 2
When the pressure to be royal becomes too much for Mal, she returns to the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, Ursula's daughter, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#9
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#10
Ella Enchanted
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#11
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 Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#12
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#13
Pan
Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
#14
Iron Mask
Commissioned to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire, cartographer Jonathan Green sets off on a long journey of unbelievable adventures—making breath-taking discoveries and meeting mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and even the King of Dragons.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I.
