Movies Like Mio in the Land of Faraway

If you liked Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987), a adventure and drama movie directed by Vladimir Grammatikov, 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
Strings (2004)
★ 6.6/10Also adventure and drama
The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.
2
Pinocchio (2009)
★ 6.1/10Also adventure and drama
The enchanted story of Pinocchio.
3
The Call of the Wild (1972)
★ 6.1/10Also adventure and drama
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles…
4
Snow Queen (2002)
★ 6.1/10Also adventure and family
Since a bitter winter storm stole the life of Gerda's mother, she and her father have sadly continued to run the remote hotel they call home. Lonely and isolated, Gerda's only joy is Kai, the handsome bellboy. A…
5
A Christmas Carol (1997)
★ 6.5/10Also family and fantasy
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he…
6
Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004)
★ 5.9/10Also fantasy and family
In the time before time, six unlikely Matoran find themselves transformed into mighty Toa. The new Toa Metru must prove themselves as true heroes, find the missing Toa Lhikan, and uncover a plot that threatens the…
7
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995)
★ 6.2/10Also drama and adventure
Two teen girls, one from the city, one from the country, try to find the hidden gold of Bear Mountain learning about friendship, loyalty and courage on the way.
8
Firebreather (2010)
★ 7.4/10Also fantasy and family
It's not easy being a teen like Duncan. His mom wants him to pay more attention to his homework, while his dad - a 120-foot-tall monster known as a Kaiju - wants him to become the next King of All Monsters. When these…
9
Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (2005)
★ 5.9/10Also fantasy and family
The Toa Metru return to their glorious city of Metru Nui to finally accomplish their mission, only to find the city in ruins, overrun by the dreaded Visorak horde. Captured by their new enemy and transformed into…
10
Enola Holmes (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also adventure and mystery
While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.
11
The Prince and the Pauper (1977)
★ 6.1/10Also drama and adventure
Tom Canty is a poor English boy who bears a remarkable resemblance to Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys meet and decide to play a joke on the court by dressing in each other's clothes…
12
A-X-L (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also adventure and family
The life of a teenage boy is forever altered by a chance encounter with cutting edge military technology.
13
The Secret Kingdom (2023)
★ 6.4/10Also adventure and family
Verity and Peter’s trip to the old family mansion takes a turn when the floor of their room suddenly gives way and they fall into an underground chamber where they are met by a civilization of creatures. The leader…
14
Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire (2019)
★ 6.1/10Also adventure and family
Inferno’s powers are stolen by a young and powerful villain and it’s up to the Secret Warriors to defeat their new foe and help their friend. But does Inferno even WANT his powers back? Meanwhile, America Chavez learns…
15
Willow (1988)
★ 7/10Also fantasy and adventure
The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with…
16
The Good Witch's Family (2011)
★ 7.3/10Also drama and family
A young witch visits her cousin in a small town during a heated mayoral election race. Her kind-hearted cousin, the town’s beloved “good witch” and newlywed with two teenage step-kids, is running for office, but must…
17
The Last Dragonslayer (2016)
★ 5.9/10Also adventure and fantasy
In a fantasy world where magic is being superceded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a dragonslayer.
18
The Shepherd (2023)
★ 7/10Also drama and fantasy
On Christmas Eve, a fighter pilot on his way home becomes lost while flying over water and needs a miracle to land safely.
19
Robin Hood (2018)
★ 5.9/10Also adventure and fantasy
A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
20
Doctor Who: Last Christmas (2014)
★ 7.7/10Also adventure and drama
The Doctor and Clara face their Last Christmas. Trapped on an Arctic base, under attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? Santa Claus!