15 Movies Like Hänsel und Gretel

Loved Hänsel und Gretel? 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.

Ella Enchanted
#1

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 Hänsel und Gretel.

Maleficent
#2

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 Hänsel und Gretel.

Cinderella
#3

Cinderella

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Hänsel und Gretel.

Heidi
#4

Heidi

Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.

The Spiderwick Chronicles
#5

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Hänsel und Gretel.

Hocus Pocus
#6

Hocus Pocus

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Hänsel und Gretel.

The NeverEnding Story
#7

The NeverEnding Story

While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Hänsel und Gretel.

Nosferatu
#8

Nosferatu

The mysterious Count Orlok summons a happily married real estate agent to his castle, located up in the Transylvanian mountains, to finalise a terrifying deal.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.

Woodwalkers 2
#9

Woodwalkers 2

For shapeshifter Carag and his friends Brandon, Holly, and Lou, a new school year begins at Clearwater High. But first, the Woodwalker Council must decide whether Carag's mentor and patron of the school, Andrew Milling, is guilty of attacking humans. Carag is in a dilemma: he wants to put a stop to Milling's actions, but Milling promises to take him to his true puma family if he covers for him before the council.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.

The Legend of Ochi
#10

The Legend of Ochi

In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Hänsel und Gretel.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
#11

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 Hänsel und Gretel.

Timeless Love
#12

Timeless Love

Megan seems to have the perfect life with a wonderful husband named Thomas and 2 adorable children. Then she finds herself awakening from a coma - and discovers she is not and has never been married. But when she meets Thomas for real, she seizes the chance to help him fall in love with her, again-for the first time.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.

Kissing My Sister
#13

Kissing My Sister

Teen brother and sister who rarely get to see each other fall in love with one another one summer.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.

Woodwalkers
#14

Woodwalkers

Humans who can shapeshift into animals struggle to integrate with others without revealing their special abilities. As a group, they strive to inform and institute change in the perspective of deforestation and the importance of natural habitats. However, when that cannot happen, they're forced to take matters into their own hands.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.

Chantal in Fairyland
#15

Chantal in Fairyland

Chantal is at the beginning of her career as an influencer when she steps through a mirror and finds herself in a fairy tale. She identifies as Sleeping Beauty. Her best friend Zeynep follows her through the mirror. Chantal’s goal, naturally, is to find a man, definitely a prince. Perhaps she will marry Prince Bosco. She already has a wedding gown, but he seems more interested in men. Her friend, Aladdin (Mido Kotaini), has a magic lamp; he rubs it, and people appear. She works to finish making a flying carpet. There is a wicked witch, Sansara, who sometimes looks old but often young. Her friend Zeynep ends up in a grave but reappears. An elderly rather fat fairy pops up occasionally. Chantal must fight a dragon.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Hänsel und Gretel.