Movies and TvShows featuring "modern-fairy-tale" theme.
Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.
Ronja, the daughter of a robber chieftain, spends her childhood exploring the wilderness, making new friends, and learning about the power of nature. She must navigate her father's forbidden friendship with a rival gang while trying to find her own place in the world.
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.
The Prince Who Turns Into a Frog is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Ming Dow and Sam Wang of boyband 183 Club; and Joe Chen and Joyce Zhao of girl group 7 Flowers, as well as all the members of the former and two members of the latter, who are signed by Jungiery Entertainment. It was produced by Sanlih E-Television and directed by Chen Ming Zhang and Liu Jun Jie. The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Taiwan Television from 5 June 2005 to 16 October 2005, every Sunday at 21:30 and cable TV Sanlih E-Television from 11 June 2005 to 22 October 2005, every Saturday at 21:00. Episode seven was broadcast on 17 July 2005, it achieved an average rating of 7.05 and peaked at 8.05, which broke the previous average record of 6.43 held by Meteor Garden and was the highest peak for a single episode for a Taiwanese drama until it was broken by episode 13 of Fated To Love You which peaked at 8.13 in 2008.
A young boy named Sosuke finds a goldfish named Ponyo trapped in a jar. He rescues her and forms a bond with her. Ponyo wants to become a human and they face various challenges together. Eventually, Ponyo's magical powers turn her into a human girl, but they must pass a test to restore balance to the world. Sosuke and Ponyo navigate through flooded lands to find Sosuke's mother and reunite with her. In the end, Ponyo sacrifices her magic to become human and they both live happily ever after.
Once Upon a Time... Happily Never After (2022) is a TV show about a tragically separated couple who must find each other in another life to break a spell on their town. However, their chance is threatened when two tourists arrive.
A high school student named Sam is forced to live with her stepmother and stepsisters after her father passes away. Despite the challenges, Sam dreams of going to Princeton University and finds solace in her correspondence with a secret admirer. With the help of her friends and a little bit of magic, Sam navigates teenage romance, standing up for herself, and believing in her dreams.
Tessa, a talented young actress, auditions for a role in a modern Cinderella musical. When she lands the lead, Tessa's evil stepmother and stepsisters do everything they can to sabotage her dreams.
A talented teenager dreams of becoming a pop star, but must overcome obstacles like being an orphan and facing mean stepsisters. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, she finds her voice and learns to believe in herself.
Beastly is a modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast, where a handsome and arrogant high school student is transformed into a hideous creature by a witch. In order to break the curse, he must find someone who will love him despite his appearance. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, appearances, and the true nature of beauty.
Another Cinderella Story is a modern retelling of the classic Cinderella story, where a talented dancer named Mary meets a famous pop star named Joey. They bond over their shared love of dance, but Mary must overcome obstacles like her evil stepmother and stepsisters to fulfill her dreams.
Ronia, the daughter of a robber chief, grows up in a magical forest. She befriends a boy from a rival gang and together they face challenges and adventures in the forest.
This Beautiful Fantastic is a modern fairy tale about a young woman named Bella who forms an unlikely friendship with a cantankerous old man named Alfie. As Bella tries to overcome her obsessive-compulsive disorder and pursue her dream of becoming a writer, Alfie helps her find inspiration in creating a beautiful garden. Along the way, Bella also develops relationships with her quirky neighbors and deals with personal challenges. Set in the picturesque backdrop of London, this comedy-drama explores the themes of friendship, creativity, and self-discovery.
A lawyer attends a Halloween costume ball where she meets a handsome prince. They fall in love despite their disguises and must overcome obstacles to be together. Along the way, they navigate family dynamics and discover the true meaning of love.
Penelope, a girl born with a pig nose, is cursed by a witch. She lives in isolation until a man tries to break the curse by marrying her. Penelope must learn to love herself before she can find true love.
Eleanor's Secret is an adventure animation movie about a boy named Nathaniel who discovers a magical book that brings characters from classic fairy tales to life. With the help of his sister, Eleanor, Nathaniel embarks on an exciting journey to protect the book from an evil witch who wants to use its power for her own malicious purposes.
A modern take on the famous folk tale, Bawang Merah-Bawang Putih (Shallots & Garlic). Alya (Bawang Putih) and Siska (Bawang Merah) are neighbors who go to the same high school. Alya grew up in a rich family and lived happily with her parents, Yasmin and Indra. Meanwhile, Siska, who was considered the closest neighbor by Alya's family, lives with her mother, Rika. They presented themselves as good people until Yasmin fell ill, they killed her when she was hospitalized as part of their scheme to seize Indra's wealth. The plan was successful as Indra later asked Rika's hand into marriage and brought her and her daughter to move into Alya's house. In front of Indra, they pretended to be a very kind and loving mother and daughter, but when Indra was away, Siska and Rika always tortured Alya.
In the ancient city of Agrabah, young Aladdin stumbles upon a magical lamp that holds a powerful genie. With the genie's help, Aladdin must navigate through dangerous encounters, confront evil forces, and find the courage to save his love and the kingdom.
Hero Seorang Cinderella tells a story of a woman by the name of Nura Medina. Living with her cunning and malicious stepmother, Puan Sri Mawar, and her stepsister, Puteri, a vile and hateful yet gullible person, Medina has to endure endless verbal abuse and unjust treatment. Things took a turn in her life when she meets Tengku Ian, a charming, cheeky, and helpful young man, whose background and life is a mystery to her. Despite being someone who is careful with her emotions, Medina finds herself attracted to Tengku Ian without her fully realizing it.
In the rural town of Miles, a series of strange child disappearances have left its residents in disbelief. Mother Sonya is sick with fear, believing that an unspeakable evil will soon snatch her 11-year-old daughter Violett from her sight.