Movies and TvShows featuring "modern-fairy-tale" theme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shan Jun Hao is a very wealthy man about to get engaged to Fan Yun Xi. He finds himself with amnesia following an accident and gradually falls in love with the young girl who took him in.
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 tyrannical landlady in Hemet, California lords it over her tenants, pitting them against each other in a web of paranoia spun for deadly results.
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.
Zezolla and her family live mid 20th century, where fashion is practically everything. As her father is won over by a selfish woman named Claudette, Cinderella must keep her new step-mother from murdering the only family she has left. Add in an anti-social mermaid literally living in a cave, a bored prince with an ear for rock n' roll, and the glamour of the 1950's and one'll find that this story can't grow old.
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.
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.
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.
In WOODSMAN, young couple Alan and Lottie make do with what they've got: each other. After an accident has left Lottie bedridden and nonverbal, the two of them must find new methods to communicate, all while something enigmatic calls out to Alan from the other side of the nearby lake.
Misfortune and tribulations with domestic violence lead to an expectable romance. The fairy godfather must save poor Cinderfella from misery and servitude. How will the princess strike back, exactly? This modernized fairy-tale short film by Keeley Knight and Dave Lojek reverses gender roles.