Movies and TvShows featuring "magic-realism" theme.

Tita de la Garza and Pedro Muzquiz are two souls in love who cannot be together due to deep-rooted family customs, which will force Tita to navigate with magical tints and flavors between the destiny dictated by her family and the fight for her love, while we accompany her in her greatest refuge: the kitchen.

A prison guard on death row discovers an inmate, John Coffey, who has the power to heal. As he forms a bond with John, he tries to save him from being executed.

A guardian angel is sent to Earth to stop a man from killing himself. The angel shows the man what his life would have been like if he had never existed, helping him realize the impact he has had on others.

A young adventurer named Dale finds a young demon girl named Latina in the forest and decides to take her in. He becomes her adoptive father and together they navigate the challenges of living in a world full of demons and magic.

Despite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.

A struggling actor, known for his role as a superhero, tries to regain relevance by directing and starring in a play. As he deals with demanding actors, personal issues, and mounting pressure, he starts to lose touch with reality. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he puts on a show that ends with a shocking twist. Will his gamble pay off or push him over the edge?

Like Water for Chocolate tells the story of Tita, a young woman who discovers her love for cooking and finds that her emotions are transferred into the food she prepares. As she navigates through her forbidden love for Pedro, Tita’s culinary creations become infused with a magical quality, affecting all who consume them.

Pan's Labyrinth is set in 1944 Spain, where a young girl named Ofelia discovers a labyrinth in the woods near her new home. She encounters a faun who tells her that she is the long-lost princess of a magical underworld and must complete three tasks to prove her identity and escape the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. As Ofelia faces the challenges of the labyrinth, she navigates a world of fantasy and reality, encountering mythical creatures, magical objects, and dangerous situations. Along the way, she learns about bravery, sacrifice, and the power of imagination.

Twelve-year-old Josh Baskin is humiliated at a carnival when he is too small to go on a ride. He makes a wish to be big and wakes up the next morning in the body of an adult. Now he must try to make his own way in the adult world, getting a job and navigating the complexities of romance. As he learns to balance the responsibilities of adulthood with the exuberance of youth, he realizes the importance of maintaining a youthful spirit. In the end, he finds a way to undo his wish and return to his mother.

A screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home enters into a fledgling relationship with a mysterious neighbor as he then discovers his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.

A young man named Pi survives a disaster at sea and finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. As they journey together, Pi learns to coexist with the tiger, forming a unique bond. They face various challenges, including finding food and water, and encounter a floating island that turns out to be dangerous. Eventually, they reach the coast of Mexico, but the tiger walks away without acknowledging Pi. Pi tells a remarkable story to insurance agents, paralleling the characters in the story with his experience. The agents choose the story with the tiger.

A narcissistic weatherman named Phil Connors finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving Groundhog Day over and over again. At first, he takes advantage of the situation, seducing women and engaging in reckless behavior. However, as time goes on, he starts to dread his existence and becomes desperate to break the cycle. Eventually, he learns to use his time in the loop to improve himself and help others, ultimately finding love and breaking free from the repetition.

Black Cat, White Cat is a chaotic and humorous tale of love, friendship, and deception. Set in a small Romani village, the story follows the adventures of Matko, a bumbling debt-ridden gangster, and his son Zare, who is searching for love. The film is filled with quirky characters, slapstick humor, and unpredictable twists and turns.

Flying Witch is a heart-warming anime TV show that follows Makoto Kowata, a young witch who moves to the countryside to complete her witch training. Makoto lives with her relatives and learns about the everyday life in rural Japan, trying to blend in as a witch. As she explores the countryside, Makoto encounters various supernatural beings and uses her magic to help others. The show focuses on the slice-of-life genre, showcasing the beauty of nature and the charm of rural living.

Hilda is a brave and curious girl who has extraordinary adventures in a magical world full of mythical creatures, elves, and magical powers. With her blue hair and unique abilities, Hilda discovers new friends and faces various challenges, all while exploring the wonders of her enchanting surroundings.

Calvin, a novelist struggling with writer's block, brings his dream girl, Ruby, to life by writing a novel. Their relationship becomes beautiful, and Calvin has the power to control Ruby's actions by typing on the page.

A filmmaker named Salvatore recalls his childhood in a post-WWII town in Southern Italy. Known as Toto, he develops a strong love for cinema and befriends Alfredo, the cinema's projectionist. Despite facing challenges and tragedies, including the cinema burning down and Alfredo losing his sight, Salvatore continues to pursue his passion for film. Eventually, he falls in love with a girl named Elena, but their relationship faces obstacles. Salvatore becomes a successful filmmaker and reunites with Elena after Alfredo's death. They confront their past and go their separate ways.

Pushing Daisies follows Ned, a pie-maker gifted with the ability to bring dead things back to life with a touch. He's using this power to solve murder mysteries, but there's a catch: if he touches them again, they die permanently. Alongside him are his childhood sweetheart, Chuck, who he's brought back to life and now can't touch, and Emerson, a PI who brings Ned cases to solve.

AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day follows a group of friends who drift apart after the death of their mutual friend, Menma. Years later, Menma's ghost appears to Jinta and asks him to fulfill a wish she has. Jinta reunites with his old friends and they embark on a journey to fulfill Menma's wish, leading to emotional revelations and the healing of long-held regrets.

In the 1960s, at a top secret research facility, a lonely janitor named Elisa forms a unique bond with an amphibious creature being held captive. As she spends time with the creature, teaching it sign language and playing music, Elisa becomes fearful for its safety. With the help of her neighbor Giles and a Soviet spy named Hoffstetler, Elisa embarks on a plan to rescue the creature from the facility. Their escape is complicated by the ruthless Colonel Strickland, who wants to capture or kill the creature for his own gain.