Movies Like The Lovers

If you liked The Lovers (2026), a fantasy and romance movie directed by Sophia Paez and Alice Mao, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Little Mermaid (1989)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and fantasy
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and…
2
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and fantasy
When human sailors are attacked by mysterious creatures of the deep, only one person can stop the war between land and sea: the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia.
3
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and fantasy
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.
4
Strange World (2022)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and fantasy
A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.
5
Welcome to Smelliville (2021)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and fantasy
The Oggly family arrive at the municipal rubbish dump of Smelliville and must look for a new home, but they never feel really welcome anywhere. They stink and are for most humans just a tad too oggly. When Firebottom…
6
The Princess and the Frog (2009)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and romance
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
7
Barbie: Dolphin Magic (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and fantasy
Barbie and her sisters take off on another exciting, global adventure to visit their friend Ken at his summer internship at a beautiful and exotic coral reef.
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The Sea Beast (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and fantasy
When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.
9
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)
★ 8/10Also animation and fantasy
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings…
10
The Book of Life (2014)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and fantasy
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans…
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The Little Mermaid (2023)
★ 6.3/10Also fantasy and romance
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to…
12
The Tiger's Apprentice (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and fantasy
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom…
13
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and fantasy
Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.
14
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and fantasy
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same…
15
Frozen (2013)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and fantasy
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's…
16
Blush (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and romance
When a horticulturalist-astronaut crashes onto a desolate planet, he encounters an ethereal visitor and discovers the joy of building a new life—realizing the universe has delivered something astonishing.
17
Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and fantasy
In this animated follow-up to Fairytopia, Elina enlists the help of a mermaid, Nori, to save her friend Nalu, a merman prince who has been captured by the wicked Laverna.
18
The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (1997)
★ 6/10Also fantasy and animation
The first wedding anniversary of Princess Odette and Prince Derek is fraught with troubles brought on by Clavius, who plots to conquer the world.
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The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
★ 7/10Also animation and fantasy
A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'master'.
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The Pagemaster (1994)
★ 6.4/10Also fantasy and animation
Rich knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the…