Movies Like Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala

If you liked Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala (2015), a animation and history movie directed by Wael Shawky, 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
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
★ 7.1/10Also history
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
2
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
★ 8/10Also animation
During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.
3
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and history
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage…
4
Aladdin (1992)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill…
5
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
★ 7.1/10Also history
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own…
6
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
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.
7
The Return of Jafar (1994)
★ 6.2/10Also animation
The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames inside an exploding lava pit, it's up…
8
Battle for Terra (2007)
★ 6.1/10Also animation
A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.
9
The House (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation
Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.
10
Beowulf (2007)
★ 5.9/10Also animation
A 6th-century Scandinavian warrior named Beowulf embarks on a mission to slay the man-like ogre, Grendel.
11
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (2004)
★ 6.1/10Also animation
After the conclusion of the Battle City Tournament, deep below the sands of Egypt, an ancient evil has awakened. Anubis, who was defeated centuries ago by Yugi’s mysterious alter ego – the ancient Pharaoh – has…
12
Strings (2004)
★ 6.6/10Also animation
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.
13
10 Lives (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative…
14
Arctic Dogs (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also animation
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
15
Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation
This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little…
16
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
★ 7.3/10Also animation
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
17
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
★ 8/10Also history
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
18
Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.
19
Luck (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also animation
Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, the unluckiest person in the world must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.
20
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013)
★ 8.1/10Also animation
When Shaggy and Scooby find a mysterious pirate's treasure map in their triple-extra-large Scooby snack pizza, the whole Mystery Inc. gang sets out from their treehouse to find the lost booty of Gnarlybeard and the…