swap_horiz 13: The Musical Alternatives

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The film *Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory* is a beloved 1971 musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story. Gene Wilder...

Fantasy Classic Family 1970S

8.3 Great

2

Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical is a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. It tells the story of an extraordinar...

Stage Family Comedy Children

8.3 Great

3

Yellow Submarine

The Yellow Submarine is a 1968 animated feature film created by The Beatles. It presents a surreal journey through an un...

Family Psychedelic 1960S Animated

8.1 Great

4

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is a 2022 fantasy comedy film directed by Matthew Warchus, adapted from the stage music...

Stage Family Comedy Children

7.7 Good

5

The Brave Little Toaster

The Brave Little Toaster is a 1987 animated musical film directed by Jerry Rees and based on the 1980 novella by Thomas...

Fantasy Adventure Family 1980S

7.6 Good

6

Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky is a 1943 American musical film directed by Vincente Minnelli. Based on the 1940 Broadway musical, it f...

Fantasy Classic Stage Jazz

7.6 Good

7

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

"Everybody's Talking About Jamie" is a 2021 British musical film directed by Jonathan Butterell, adapted from the stage...

Stage British Teen Queer

7.1 Good

8

Better Nate Than Ever

Better Nate Than Ever is a 2022 American musical comedy written and directed by Tim Federle, based on his novel of the s...

Theater Family Disney Coming Of Age

6.9 Fair

9

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a 2020 American Christmas musical fantasy film written and directed by David E. Ta...

Fantasy Family Steampunk Holiday

6.7 Fair

10

Arlo the Alligator Boy

Arlo the Alligator Boy is a 2021 animated musical film released by Netflix. Its protagonist is a teenager who is half hu...

Adventure Streaming Family Animated

6.6 Fair

11

Camp

Camp is a 2003 American musical comedy-drama written and directed by Todd Graff. Set at a summer performing-arts camp, t...

Stage Theater INDIE 2000S

6.3 Fair

12

Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King is a 2024 American musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins. It presents the backstory of Mufa...

Family Disney Prequel 2020S

6.0 Fair

13

Zombies 2

Zombies 2 is a 2020 Disney Channel musical television film directed by Paul Hoen and starring Milo Manheim and Meg Donne...

Fantasy Disney Sequel Teen

5.8 Mediocre

14

Zombies 3

Zombies 3 is a 2022 American musical science-fiction film directed by Paul Hoen for Disney Channel. It is the third film...

Fantasy Disney Sequel Teen

5.6 Mediocre

15

The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks is a 2000 American musical film adapted from the stage musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. The stor...

Fantasy Stage Family Romance

5.5 Mediocre

16

Sneakerella

Sneakerella is a 2022 Disney musical film that reimagines the Cinderella story through New York sneaker culture. Chosen...

Disney Fashion Romance Teen

5.0 Mediocre

17

A Week Away

A Week Away is a 2021 American Christian musical film directed by Roman White and released by Netflix. It follows Will H...

Romance Teen Camp Christian

4.8 Poor

18

Descendants: The Rise of Red

Descendants: The Rise of Red is a 2024 Disney musical fantasy film and the fourth installment in the Descendants series....

Fantasy Disney Sequel Teen

4.8 Poor

19

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck

A Cinderella Story: Starstruck is a 2021 American musical romantic comedy and the sixth film in the A Cinderella Story s...

Romance Cinderella Teen 2020S

4.4 Poor

20

Diana: The Musical

Diana: The Musical is a filmed stage musical about Diana, Princess of Wales, with a book by Joe DiPietro and music and l...

Stage Streaming Biopic Royal

2.6 Poor