10 Shows & Movies Like Galavant (2015)

Description: A satirical take on medieval legends, filled with absurd humor, anachronistic jokes, and a playful disregard for traditional storytelling.

Fact: The film was shot on a very low budget, which is why the knights' horses are actually coconuts being banged together. It was funded in part by donations from rock bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

Description: A fairy tale adventure with a mix of romance, comedy, and swashbuckling action, featuring witty dialogue and a self-aware narrative style.

Fact: The film was initially a modest box office success but gained a massive cult following through home video and television screenings. The sword fight between Westley and Inigo is considered one of the greatest in cinema history.

Description: Features a quirky, eccentric family with dark humor and a celebration of the macabre, wrapped in a visually stylized package.

Fact: The famous snapping dance was improvised by Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston during rehearsals. The production used over 200 puppets for various scenes, including Thing the hand.

Description: A parody of the Robin Hood legend with modern humor, breaking the fourth wall, and a lighthearted, musical approach to the story.

Fact: Mel Brooks originally wanted to make this film right after 'Blazing Saddles' but couldn't secure the rights to the Robin Hood story at the time. The film features a rap song during the end credits, a rarity for medieval comedies.

Description: Subverts fairy tale tropes with modern humor, pop culture references, and a self-aware approach to fantasy storytelling.

Fact: The film was the first to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Mike Myers recorded all his lines twice - once in a Scottish accent after he'd already completed the role with a Canadian accent.

Description: Blends medieval setting with modern music and sensibilities, combining jousting tournaments with anachronistic humor and a rebellious spirit.

Fact: The film's famous crowd-stomping scene was inspired by a Queen concert the director attended. All the armor in the film was real metal, weighing up to 70 pounds per suit.

Description: A sci-fi comedy with absurd humor, witty narration, and a protagonist who stumbles through extraordinary circumstances with deadpan reactions.

Fact: The film's opening musical number was performed by dolphins and was entirely CGI. The original radio series creator Douglas Adams wrote the first draft of the screenplay before his death in

Description: A whimsical fantasy adventure with fairy tale elements, quirky characters, and a balance of romance, humor, and magical escapades.

Fact: Robert De Niro's flamboyant pirate character was originally much more serious in the book, but the actor suggested making him more comedic. The film features over 160 visual effects shots.

Description: Features a vibrant, storybook visual style, whimsical narration, and a mix of romance, mystery, and dark comedy with fairy tale elements.

Fact: The show's unique color palette required all greenery to be painted by hand to maintain consistency. Each episode features approximately 1,200 visual effects shots.

Description: A superhero parody with absurd humor, colorful characters, and a tongue-in-cheek approach to heroic tropes and conventions.

Fact: The live-action series was developed after the success of the animated version. The Tick's iconic blue suit was so bulky that Patrick Warburton needed help to sit down while wearing it.