10 Movies & Shows Like Gulliver’s Travels

Description: A young boy is drawn into a magical book where he becomes part of an epic quest to save a fantastical realm from destruction, emphasizing the power of imagination.

Fact: The film used groundbreaking practical effects for its creatures, including Falkor the luckdragon. It was one of the most expensive German films ever made at the time.

Description: A teenage girl must navigate a fantastical maze to rescue her brother from the Goblin King, blending music, puppetry, and surreal visuals in a coming-of-age adventure.

Fact: David Bowie's tight pants caused issues with the puppeteers during filming. The film's iconic Escher-inspired staircase scene took weeks to shoot.

Description: A fairy tale adventure filled with humor, romance, and swashbuckling action, featuring a mix of quirky characters and a story-within-a-story framing device.

Fact: The film was initially a box office disappointment but gained a massive cult following. The Cliffs of Insanity were filmed at the same location as the opening of The Sound of Music.

Description: Features a group of children who stumble into a magical kingdom, encountering mythical beings and embarking on an epic quest, emphasizing themes of bravery and wonder.

Fact: The movie was shot in New Zealand, the same location as the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The White Witch's castle was built entirely with CGI.

Description: A young girl's journey through parallel worlds, featuring talking animals, steampunk aesthetics, and a battle against oppressive forces, blending fantasy with philosophical themes.

Fact: The film's daemons (animal companions) were created using a mix of CGI and animatronics. It was the most expensive movie ever made by New Line Cinema at the time.

Description: Explores the power of imagination as two children create a magical kingdom in the woods, blending real-world emotions with fantastical escapism.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, with the fantasy sequences added in post-production. The story was inspired by a real-life tragedy experienced by the author's son.

Description: Centers on siblings who discover a hidden world of fairies and monsters in their new home, blending family drama with fantastical elements and a sense of wonder.

Fact: The film's creatures were designed by the same team behind Pan's Labyrinth. The Spiderwick Estate was a real location in Canada, extensively modified for the movie.

Description: A charming blend of fantasy and adventure, where a young man ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star, encountering eccentric characters and enchanting landscapes.

Fact: The film is based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name. The magical wall separating the human world from the fantasy realm was inspired by a real location in England.

Description: Follows a young hero who learns he is the son of a Greek god and embarks on a quest through a modern world infused with ancient mythology, filled with humor and adventure.

Fact: The Lotus Casino scene was filmed at a real waterpark in Montreal. Author Rick Riordan made a cameo appearance as a camp counselor.

Description: A fantastical adventure where the protagonist is transported to a whimsical, larger-than-life world filled with peculiar creatures and surreal landscapes, mirroring the journey of self-discovery and absurdity.

Fact: The film combines live-action with CGI to create its vibrant, dreamlike world. It was inspired by both Lewis Carroll's original books and the 1951 Disney animated film.