Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Where the Wild Things Are

If you loved Where the Wild Things Are, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Phantom of the Opera

Phantom of the Opera

1943★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Where the Wild Things Are for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Duboi...

#2
My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

1964★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Where the Wild Things Are for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society....

#3
Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

1973★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Where the Wild Things Are for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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 w...

#4
A Night at the Opera

A Night at the Opera

1935★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Where the Wild Things Are for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success...

#5
Maria

Maria

2024★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Where the Wild Things Are for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life....

#6
The Beguiled

The Beguiled

2017★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Where the Wild Things Are for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school, young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over wit...

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