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Movies with whimsical vibe

Godmothered

1. Godmothered

Family Fantasy Comedy Parent-Child Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.1
20201h 50min

Overview

A young and unskilled fairy godmother that ventures out on her own to prove her worth by tracking down a young girl whose request for help was ignored. What she discovers is that the girl has now become a grown woman in need of something very different than a "prince charming."

Themes

Media sensationalism, Ratings pressure, Outdated magical formula, Caregiving vs ambition, Unofficial mentorship, Adaptive family dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
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The Croods: A New Age

2. The Croods: A New Age

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Comedy
6.9
20201h 35min

Overview

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

Themes

Interfamily collaboration under pressure, Coexistence across differences, Safety and habitat exploration, Playful resilience in adversity, Leadership under uncertain borders, Trust transmission across generations

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Princess Switch: Switched Again

3. The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Family Romance Comedy TV Movie Christmas Family
5.4
20201h 37min

Overview

When Duchess Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne & hits a rough patch with Kevin, it’s up to Stacy to save the day before a new lookalike — party girl Fiona — foils their plans.

Themes

"movie: the princess switch: switched again. genres: family, Romance, Comedy, Tv movie, Family, Romance, Comedy, Tv movie main themes: holiday, Royal family, Sequel, Holiday, Royal family, Sequel full keywords list: holiday, Royal family, Sequel, Look-alike, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the complexities of love, Showcasing how true connections can overcome societal expectations and personal doubts. it emphasizes the importance of friendship and support in navigating life's challenges, Particularly in the face of royal responsibilities."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

4. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Christmas Family
6.0
20201h 52min

Overview

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

Themes

Blended family tension, Duty vs personal desire, Time travel consequences, Protecting sacred artifacts, Intergenerational reconciliation, Teamwork under pressure

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Freaky

5. Freaky

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Parody
6.3
20201h 42min

Overview

A mystical, ancient dagger causes a notorious serial killer to magically switch bodies with a 17-year-old girl.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Power and vulnerability, Adolescence under threat, Identity under pressure, Appearances vs reality, Bullying and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Come Away

6. Come Away

Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.7
20201h 34min

Overview

Before Alice went to Wonderland, and before Peter became Pan, they were brother and sister. When their eldest brother dies in a tragic accident, they each seek to save their parents from their downward spirals of despair until finally they are forced to choose between home and imagination, setting the stage for their iconic journeys into Wonderland and Neverland.

Themes

"movie: come away. genres: fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy, Adventure main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the loss of childhood innocence, Illustrating how imagination serves as both an escape and a coping mechanism for children facing tragedy. it highlights the importance of familial bonds and the sacrifices made in the name of love and protection."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blithe Spirit

7. Blithe Spirit

Comedy Fantasy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
5.4
20201h 40min

Overview

A spiritualist medium holds a seance for a writer suffering from writers block but accidentally summons the spirit of his deceased first wife which leads to an increasingly complex love triangle with his current wife of five years.

Themes

"movie: blithe spirit. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: love triangle, Writer's block, Based on play or musical, Love triangle, Writer's block, Based on play or musical full keywords list: love triangle, Writer's block, Based on play or musical, Playwright, Writer, Ghost, Séance, Talking to the dead, Talking to one's dead wife, Dead wife, Psychic medium. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of love and the lingering effects of past relationships on present lives. it explores how unresolved emotions can haunt individuals, Complicating their current connections and creative pursuits."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

8. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Family Fantasy Music Christmas Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.4
20202h 2min

Overview

An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.

Themes

Generational tension, Family estrangement, Invention driven ambition, Christmas resilience, Toymaker heritage, Inventor responsibility

Available on

Netflix
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PG: Psycho Goreman

9. PG: Psycho Goreman

Science Fiction Comedy Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi Parody
6.3
20201h 35min

Overview

Siblings Mimi and Luke unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord. Using a magical amulet, they force the monster to obey their childish whims, and accidentally attract a rogues’ gallery of intergalactic assassins to small-town suburbia.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Trust vs manipulation, Alien invasion in suburbia, External threat disrupts everyday life, Children controlling danger, Power corrupts relationships

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Roald Dahl's The Witches

10. Roald Dahl's The Witches

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Dark Fantasy
5.4
20201h 44min

Overview

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.

Themes

"movie: roald dahl's the witches. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror main themes: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book full keywords list: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Mouse, Transformation, Orphan, Based on children's book, Talking animal. concept analysis: the film explores how love, Resilience, And chosen family empower vulnerable children to confront hidden evils that adults either ignore or cannot see. beneath its fantastical horror, It suggests that knowledge, Solidarity, And moral courage are the true defenses against predatory forces disguised as charm and respectability."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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