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Even to this day, its hard to get over the magical world of Harry Potter. Based on a series of books written by British author J.K. Rowling, this film franchise went on to release a mind-boggling collection of eight films. These include Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Throughout these films, actor Daniel Radcliffe portrayed the titular role of Harry Potter. He was also joined by the rest of the films recurring cast, including Emma Watson who played Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint who played Ron Weasley. Weve seen them grow up together, hone their wizard skills, and of course, defeat the evil Lord Voldemort.

And in case you still want to see more magic in films, we thought wed recommend 20 more movies to watch if you like Harry Potter. Check out what we found:

Yes, you heard it right. In the 2008 film Inkheart, a man named Mo is able to bring book characters out into the real world. And eventually, that causes trouble because Mo also ends up setting an evil villain free. Inkheart stars Brendan Fraser as Mo. He is joined by Sienna Guillory, Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany, and Eliza Bennett.

In Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events, three children lose their parents and go on to live with a relative named Count Olaf who has sinister plans. It also becomes immediately clear that Count Olaf only cares about the childrens inheritance. The movies cast includes Jim Carrey, Emily Browning, and Liam Aiken. Meanwhile, Jude Law serves as the voice of Lemony Snicket.

Pans Labyrinth is a movie which sees a young woman named Ofelia who meets a mythical old faun. She is then told that she is a princess and that she would have to prove her royal status by submitting to herself to certainunsavory tasks. The film stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu, Doug Jones, Sergi Lpez, and lex Angulo. It is written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep tells the story of a young boy named Angus who discovers an egg on the beach. Little does he know that the egg would eventually hatch and reveal a legendary Loch Ness monster. The movie cast includes Bruce Allpress, Eddie Campbell, Ben Chaplin, Geraldine Brophy, Carl Dixon, & Brian Cox as the older version of Angus.

If you couldnt get enough of magic and the Lord of the Rings', then you definitely cant miss seeing The Hobbit films. Here, the story goes back several years prior to the events of Lord of the Rings. You reunite with much beloved Elven character Legolas and Gandalf the wizard. Meanwhile, you also get to meet a new bunch of characters, including a younger Bilbo Baggins.

In the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, selected children are granted permission to enter the chocolate factory of chocolatier Willy Wonka after findinga coveted golden ticket. During the tour, however, they quickly discover that more adventure awaits as Willyintends to select the heir to his confection businessthrough the tour. The film stars Johnny Depp as the eccentric Willy Wonka. He is also joined by Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee, and David Kelly.

A Wrinkle in Time is a Disney film that tells the story of a young woman named Meg who is determined to find her father who has mysteriously disappeared. Fortunately, she finds three powerful beings who are pretty keen to help. The film stars Storm Reid as Meg. She is joined by Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, and Oprah Winfrey.

In the 2016 film Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, a boy named Jake discovers the magical home and quickly learns that its young residents possess certain magical power. The films cast includes Asa Butterfield (Jake), Allison Janney, Eva Green, Terence Stamp, and Rupert Everett. As you may expect, this film also features the distinct cinematic style of director Tim Burton.

Just like other franchise films, the kids starring in The Chronicles of Narnia were grown up by the time theseries released its third and final film in 2010. The films four main characters were portrayed by Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, and Anna Popplewell. And when Moseley spoke about the last Narnia film with Rotten Tomatoes, he explained, In very simple terms, the first film was a childrens Narnia. This film is going to be an adult Narnia, and I say that with every implication as in were fighting adults this time, were not fighting mythical creatures anymore.

The Golden Compass centers on the life of Lyra and her determination to rescue her best friend and otherstolen children. She is joined by her ally, an armored bear. The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Ben Walker, Dakota Blue Richards, and Eva Green. It also features the voice of Ian McKellen.

In the 2005 film Nanny McPhee, one nanny comes to the rescue of a widower struggling to manage his seven children after the sudden passing of his wife. Unbeknownst to him, the nanny that hears his call for help is far more capable than anyone could have imagined. "Nanny McPhee" stars Emma Thompson in the titular role. She is joined by Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Imelda Staunton, and Kelly Macdonald.

The film Bridge to Terabithia centers around a young boy named Jess who makes friends with Leslie, a new girl at school. Determined to escape the real world, the two decide to create their own fantasy land. The film stars Josh Hutcherson as Jess and AnnaSophia Robb as Leslie. They are also joined by actress Zooey Deschanel.

Enchanted follows the story of one Princess Giselle, who was banished from her kingdom by her princes evil stepmother. She then ends up in the real world where she eventually falls for a New York lawyer. In the movie, Amy Adams stars as Princess Giselle. And back in 2018, she talked about the possibility of a sequel to the 2007 film while on The Talk. While speaking to co-host Sara Gilbert, Adams remarked, I am absolutely up for that. Were working on it so hopefully.

In 2010, Disney decided to release a remake of the classic Alice in Wonderland. The cast includes Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Wasikowska, Michael Sheen, and Anne Hathaway. Of her character, Hathaway explained to Indie London, I think she understands that she has to be queen in order for her sister not to be queen. But I think she would have been just as happy being an alchemist, or the alchemist to the queen.

In Disneys recent Maleficent films, the focus essentially shifts from Sleeping Beauty to the supposedly villainous Maleficent. In the films, however, we get a good glimpseat the characters origin story.At the same time, we also get to see Maleficents interactions with Aurora. The cast includes the legendary Angelina Jolie as the titular character. Meanwhile, Elle Fanning portrays Aurora.

The Percy Jackson films take us to a world where demigods are roaming the Earth and improving their powers& abilities in a hidden campsite in the forest. The film stars Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson. He is joined by Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Melina Kanakaredes, and Rosario Dawson.

In Peter Jacksons Lord of the Rings trilogy, a hobbit named Frodo is determined to travel to Mordor to destroy a ring that allows for evil to spread throughout Middle Earth. His quest is supported by his fellow hobbits, dwarves, elves and, men. However, it soon becomes clear that the quest is too dangerous for anyone to attempt. The films feature Elijah Wood as Frodo. He is joined by Cate Blanchett, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, and Viggo Mortensen.

In The Spiderwick Chronicles, a family moves into a secluded old house and soon realize that theres more to the Spiderwick estate than anyone thought. In fact, they discover a whole other world where there are fairies and a whole lot of other creatures. The film stars Mary-Louise Parker, David Strathairn, Joan Plowright, Sarah Bolger, and Freddie Highmore.

Indeed, it took a long timeto developa sequel to the 1964 Disney classic Mary Poppins. The 2018 follow-up stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Mortimer, and Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins. Of her approach to her role, Blunt said in an interview, I think that has been my main focus, is just to approach her calmly, as I would any other character, how I would play her, with what I have given on the page? I have not watched the originals since I saw it as a child, cause I no one is going to outdo Julie Andrews.

If you miss the Harry Potter films, we highly recommend following the Fantastic Beasts franchise. The events surrounding these films take place several decades before the events of Harry Potter. The cast includes Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, and Ezra Miller. Meanwhile, Jude Law plays a younger version of Albus Dumbledore.

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