Movies like Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

This poignant tale delves into the lives of two young friends who create a fantasy world, Terabithia, as a refuge from the troubles they confront in the real world. The interplay between reality and fantasy, along with the presence of extraordinary experiences for seemingly ordinary children, aligns well with the themes of Miss Peregrine's.

Set in a parallel universe, The Golden Compass tells the story of Lyra Belacqua's adventure to save her kidnapped friend, leading to the discovery of a series of secrets that involve her uncle and a mysterious substance called Dust. Fans of Miss Peregrine's will appreciate the blend of youthful protagonists, fantastical elements, and a darker underlying plot.

After moving into the dilapidated Spiderwick Estate with their mother, two boys discover that they are part of a magical world when they find a field guide to the fantastical realm that surrounds them. It strikes a similar chord with Miss Peregrine's in terms of children exploring a hidden world full of dangerous creatures.

This film adaptation of Daniel Handler's book series chronicles the plight of the Baudelaire orphans, who encounter a variety of bizarre characters and perilous situations. Like Miss Peregrine's, it's a story about children facing extraordinary circumstances, and it carries a similarly gothic and whimsical tone.

When Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of Poseidon, he is thrust into a world where Greek mythology is a reality. The movie, like Miss Peregrine's, involves young characters with special abilities, a secret world they hadn't known about, and an adventure that blends the contemporary with the fantastical.

In this family comedy-drama, Nanny McPhee arrives to help a widowed Mr. Brown tame his seven unruly children. Audiences who appreciated Miss Peregrine's blend of quirky characters and the fantastical intersecting with the everyday will enjoy the similar style and narrative elements found in Nanny McPhee.