Timothée Chalamet’s latest movie, Wonka, left audiences craving for more. If you enjoyed it, here are 10 whimsical movies you are bound to love.
Directed by Paul King, Wonka is a 2023 fantasy-adventure comedy film based on the character Wonka from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The plot follows Wonka’s attempt to defeat the chocolate cartel and the corrupt police in order to open his own shop and establish himself as a true chocolatier.
Joining Wonka on the adventure is a young girl named Noodle and a fabulous Oompa Loompa named Lofty. Overcoming difficulties, the young inventor ingeniously outwitted the cartel and created unique chocolates that he shared with everyone.
Below is a list of movies similar to Wonka that attract us with their fantastic stories and take us on exciting adventures.
10. Maleficent (2014)
In this film, the narrative centers on the young sorceress Maleficent, who lived a secluded life in an enchanted forest surrounded by fairy-tale creatures. However, her peaceful existence is disrupted when the forest is invaded by humans, bringing destruction and chaos.
Faced with the threat to her subjects, Maleficent must defend them, leading her to call upon powerful dark forces for assistance. Similar to “Wonka,” this movie serves as an origin story, delving into the background of an enigmatic character from a classic children’s movie.
9. Robots (2005)
«Robots» unfolds in a futuristic world entirely inhabited by robots, where the protagonist, Rodney Copperbottom, is a young and ambitious inventor with dreams of making a difference.
His journey takes him to Robot City, a bustling metropolis where he hopes to fulfill his aspirations. However, Rodney soon realizes that the city is not the utopia he envisioned. Much like Wonka, Rodney faces challenges from shady characters in power as he strives to use his inventive skills to bring about positive change in the world.
8. The Greatest Showman (2017)
Phineas Taylor Barnum, driven by his dream of making history, decides to create a sensational performance that marks the birth of world show business. In «The Greatest Showman», fantasy elements and impressive musical numbers come together, resembling the enchanting style of Wonka.
The film, much like Wonka, captivates its audience with wonderful songs, colorful cinematography, vibrant costumes, and sets, creating a whimsical and magical atmosphere.
7. Enchanted (2007)
A young girl from the cartoon world falls in love with a handsome prince, angering his stepmother who, using black magic, sends the girl to modern Manhattan, the only place in the Universe without love.
In ‘Enchanted,’ the film creatively blends traditional animation with live-action sequences, offering the audience a unique experience of seeing characters in both animated and real-world forms.
6. Dolittle (2020)
Seven years after losing his wife, Dr. Dolittle, a renowned veterinarian, leads a reclusive life with his exotic animal companions. When an unknown illness threatens the queen’s life, Dolittle embarks on a journey to a mythical island for a cure.
In both ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dolittle,’ whimsical adventures unfold, filled with hilarious characters and situations. The films share a fantastical nature, exploring themes of resilience, friendship, and embracing one’s unique abilities.
5. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
In Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (2010), the life of 19-year-old Alice Kingsley takes an unexpected turn when proposed to by Hamish at a Victorian party. Instead of giving an answer, Alice runs after a peculiarly dressed White Rabbit and ends up falling down a rabbit hole and finding herself in a mysterious underground land.
The story unfolds with Alice encountering various fantastical characters, including the mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the White Rabbit, in a whimsical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale.
4. The BFG (2016)
In the center of the story is a girl named Sophie, who could not sleep until midnight and through her window saw a huge giant who approached the neighboring houses and began to blow into the bedroom windows. In full accordance with ancient beliefs and children’s horror stories, the giant saw Sophie and took her to his home, to the land of giants.
As it turned out, he was the only good giant in this very country: acting in the strictest secrecy, he collected good dreams, which he distributed to children at night. His ears are designed in such a way that he hears what the guys are dreaming about and never allows them to have nightmares.
3. Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
In 2018, Mary Poppins Returns brought Michael and Jane Banks back together with their cherished childhood nanny, Mary Poppins. Returning to care for them after the death of Michael’s wife, the film, much like Wonka, immerses audiences in a magical world where the impossible becomes reality. Both films share the common thread of enchanting narratives that appeal to viewers of all ages.
2. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
The movie narrates the unfortunate tale of the Baudelaire siblings – Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. Orphaned after their parents’ mysterious demise, they fall under the care of the sinister Count Olaf, portrayed by Jim Carrey.
Facing a succession of misfortunes, the orphans must contend with Olaf’s schemes to seize their inherited wealth. Despite the eccentric characters and malevolent plots surrounding them, the children’s resilience and resourcefulness emerge as their greatest assets in navigating this challenging world.
1. Aladdin (2019)
The story follows Aladdin, a young thief aspiring to become a prince and marry Princess Jasmine. Simultaneously, the scheming vizier, Jafar, aims to seize control of Agrabah by obtaining a magic lamp hidden in the Cave of Wonders.
Only someone known as “the diamond in the rough” can access the lamp, and Aladdin happens to be that person. The narrative unfolds as Aladdin navigates through challenges, love, and the pursuit of his dreams in the vibrant city of Agrabah.