Movies and TV shows like The Holy Pearl

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The Holy Pearl (2011)
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The Holy Pearl (2011)
Original name: 女娲传说之灵珠
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The Holy Pearl is a 2011 Chinese Television series starring Gillian Chung as the daughter of an archeologist. She time travels back in time to discovers she is a reincarnation a warrior priestess. She teams up with a human-dragon hybrid, to recover a broken magical vase. The story is an unofficial adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's popular Japanese manga series InuYasha.
Style: anime, tense, captivating, xianxia
Plot: time travel, magical, magic, wizards and magicians, magical power, time loop, supernatural, magician, time jump, escapades, supernatural power, magic spell, good versus evil, showdown, wizard, sword and sorcery, chinese mythology, romantic fantasy, adventure
Keyword: wizards, chinese

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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, tense, entertaining and disturbing films and TV series with plots about magic, magical, magical power, wizards and magicians, wizard, magician and supernatural power mostly in Fantasy, Drama and Adventure genres. Some movies like The Holy Pearl: Diary of a Night Watchman (2014), The Magicians (2015), The Slavs (2021), Emerald City (2016), Martial Universe (2018). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Diary of a Night Watchman (2014)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Being able to see ghosts and other supernatural spirits is a heavy responsibility. Prince Lee Rin (Jung Il Woo), like his father before him, discovers that he has the ability to see ghosts and other supernatural beings. Armed with his newfound ...
Style: disturbing, tense, captivating
Plot: joseon dynasty, wizards and magicians, seeing dead people, good versus evil, magic, able to see the dead, supernatural, magical power, wizard, paranormal, supernatural ability, showdown ...
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100%
 7.6
 56K
The Magicians (2015)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— ...
Style: exciting, captivating, disturbing, fairy tale, suspenseful ...
Audience: teen fantasy, teen drama
Plot: magic, fantasy world, supernatural ability, magician, supernatural power, magic spell, school, supernatural, wizards and magicians, witch, studying, college ...
Place: new york
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100%
 6.0
 370
The Slavs (2021)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Slovakia, Ukraine
Duration: 46 min.
TV show
Story: Young healer Draha finds a mortally wounded man in the wood. It is not clear from his appearance and clothes what tribe he belongs to. Due to Draha's healing skills, he manages to survive but he does not remember anything about his previous ...
Style: captivating, entertaining, costume drama
Plot: magic, magical girl, wizards and magicians, magical, wizard, magical power, memory loss, memory lapse, magical creature, supernatural power, lifestyle, repressed memory ...
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52%
 7.1
 13K
Emerald City (2016)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: A modern reimagining of the stories that lead to 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Style: exciting, captivating, tense, breathtaking, fairy tale ...
Audience: teens, family outing
Plot: witch, magic, unlikely couple, rescue, escapades, supernatural, sword and sorcery, castle, twists and turns, vengeance, fantasy world, wizard ...
Time: 2010s
⇓ similarity ⇓
49%
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Martial Universe (2018)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: Lin Dong, a child from a small village isn't favored by his clan. By chance, Lin Dong obtains a mysterious artifact that is coveted by many clans in the martial world. Because of this artifact, Lin Dong is approached by many people of different ...
Style: xianxia, captivating, tense, anime, costume drama ...
Plot: martial arts, mascot, demon, fight, good versus evil, medieval, magic, rescue, heroes, magical, magical power, save the world ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
48%
Weirdsister College (2001)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 318 min.
TV show
Story: As a follow-up to The Worst Witch serial, we follow Mildred Hubble in her first year at Weirdsister College, a university for students of magic. Similar to her adventures at Cackle's, Mildred usually messes up, but saves the day in the end. The ...
Style: captivating
Plot: college, witchcraft, witch, warlock, wizard, spell, magical girl, magic, wizards and magicians, supernatural power, black magic, supernatural ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
47%
Laughing in the Wind (2001)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
TV show
Story: Laughing in the Wind is a 2001 Chinese television series produced by Zhang Jizhong, starring Li Yapeng and Xu Qing in the leading roles. The series is an adaptation of Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. It was first broadcast on ...
Style: tense, captivating
Plot: martial arts, kung fu, wizard, battles, friendship, showdown, falsely accused, magic, warrior, fight, teamwork, false accusation ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
47%
Guinevere Jones (2002)
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: Australia, Canada
TV show
Story: Gwen Jones is a high school student. She has fled to Melbourne, Australia with Karen, her Australian-born mother, to escape shadowy danger in Canada, Gwen's birthplace. At fourteen, Gwen is going through huge changes. For most of her life she ...
Style: captivating, entertaining, arthurian, surprise ending
Audience: family outing
Plot: reincarnation, magic, wizard, teenager, good versus evil, wizards and magicians, magical girl, magical, teenage girl, magician, teenage protagonist, supernatural ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
47%
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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky (2012)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Can they put their differences aside for the greater good? Chen Jing Chou is a playful, childish descendant of the Chen Dynasty. Yu Wen Tuo is the descendant of the rival Northern Zhou Dynasty who is on a mission to recover his fallen empire. When ...
Style: captivating, tense, xianxia
Plot: good versus evil, protector, legacy, unlikely friendships, save the world, fight, battles, love affair, supernatural, demon hunter, heir, forbidden love ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
46%
 4.7
 206
xxxHOLiC (2022)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 120 min.
Story: To be free of his dark visions, Kimihiro Watanuki will work for Dimensional Witch Yūko, a mystical woman quick to help those in a bind—for a fee.
Style: captivating, disturbing, tense
Plot: witch, magical power, supernatural power, magic, wizard, ghost, supernatural, magician, female nudity, magical
⇓ similarity ⇓
46%
Legend of the Seeker (2008)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, New Zealand
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story: The adventures of woodsman Richard Cypher, who discovers that he was born to fulfill a prophecy of becoming a guardian hero to oppressed people. With the help of a mysterious woman named Kahlan and a wise old wizard named Zedd, he must stop a ...
Style: exciting, serious, heroic, dark fantasy, feel good ...
Audience: teens
Plot: sword and sorcery, imaginary kingdom, good versus evil, witch, wizards and magicians, chosen one, ancient, magical, imaginary, witchcraft, save the world, forbidden love ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
46%
Dwight in Shining Armor (2018)
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story: Dwight, a 21st century teen, falls into an ancient, underground chamber and lands lip-to-lip with Gretta, a gothic princess who has been magically sleeping for a thousand years.
Style: funny, captivating
Plot: medieval, female warrior, princess, knight, showdown, wizards and magicians, good versus evil, magic, fight, obsessive quest, teenager, warrior ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
46%
Fate: The Winx Saga (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Italy, UK
TV show
Story: The coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence.
Style: captivating, exciting, light, supernatural thriller, stylized ...
Audience: teens, teen fantasy, teen drama
Plot: magic, fairy, magical power, imaginary kingdom, good versus evil, wizards and magicians, magical, danger, witch, imaginary, teenage life, supernatural ability ...
Time: 2020s, 21st century
⇓ similarity ⇓
45%
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 209
Encantadia (2016)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
Country: Philippines
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: In the world of Encantadia, four Sang'gres guard the gems that hold the power to maintain peace and harmony in the land. Pirena is the keeper of the Gem of Fire, Amihan is the keeper of the Gem of Air, Alena is the keeper of the Gem of Water, ...
Style: captivating, tense, exciting
Plot: good versus evil, kingdom, princess, queen, supernatural power, warrior, jealousy, sister sister relationship, fantasy world, family relations, magical, family problems ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
45%
Suite PreCure (2011)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story: Suite PreCure♪, or Suite Pretty Cure♪, is a Japanese anime series and the eighth Pretty Cure installment by Izumi Todo. Produced by Toei Animation, the series is directed by Munehisa Sakai, who directed the One Piece anime series and character ...
Style: anime, captivating, entertaining
Plot: magical girl, music, friendship, magic, wizard, fantasy world, teamwork, supernatural ability, battles, magician, fight, rescue ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
44%
Lost Love in Times (2017)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 40 min.
TV show
Story: Feng Qingchen is a sorceress of Mingyi Tower, the secret organisation tasked with protecting the royal family. Yuan Ling is a prince from Western Wei, a ruling kingdom during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Yuan Zhan, the seventh prince, is ...
Style: captivating, romantic, xianxia
Plot: fantasy world, magician, magical power, supernatural power, royal palace, supernatural, crown prince, lost love, heir to the throne, love and romance, male female relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship ...
Place: china, ancient china
⇓ similarity ⇓
44%
Mulawin vs. Ravena (2017)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
TV show
Story: In the realm of Encantadia, there is a kingdom called Avila where Avian creatures called Mulawins live. Though humans have caused the destruction of the forests, forcing Avians out of their own habitat, the Mulawins have maintained their benevolence ...
Style: entertaining, captivating
Plot: bird, warrior, magical creature, wizards and magicians, magical, save the day, heroes, magical power, supernatural being, warrior race, dream world, adventure hero ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
44%
The Yin Yang Master (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 113 min.
Story: The world is on the verge of a devastating war with monsters who are coming to retrieve the Scaling Stone. Yin Yang Master Qingming's life is in danger and he travels to different worlds to prepare for the upcoming assaults. On his journey, ...
Style: disturbing, suspense, captivating, tense, enigmatic ...
Plot: black magic, medieval, thief, fight, save the world, demon, magical power, showdown, magical, wizards and magicians, protector, secret ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
44%
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 5.7
 6K
Earthsea (2004)
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story: A reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known...
Style: captivating, stylized, serious, epic, historical drama ...
Audience: family outing, pre-teens, kids
Plot: prophecy, wizards and magicians, dragon, magic, medieval, island, imaginary kingdom, wizard, good versus evil, heroic mission, master apprentice relationship, supernatural ability ...
Place: fictional island
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (2011)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story: Ten years ago, the forces of the Erebonian Empire invaded the Kingdom of Liberl, nearly reaching the heart of the Capital City before Cassius Bright led a determined counteroffensive that drove them out. Liberl has managed to rebuild by using the ...
Style: anime, entertaining, semi serious, captivating
Plot: magician, magical girl, adventure hero, fight, teenager, wizards and magicians, magic, battles, teenage life, rescue mission, magical power, mission ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes! (2017)
Genre: Fantasy
Country: South Korea, Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story: The Music Kingdom contains musical treasures called Sound Jewels, which together produce the "Song of Blessings." The Sound Jewels are stolen by Maou, who corrupts them into Negative Jewels. Through the Dokudoku-dan, the Negative Jewels ...
Style: light, captivating, entertaining
Plot: music, idol, magical girl, magic, good versus evil, fantasy world, showdown, demon, music band, magical power, wizards and magicians, magical ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows (2016)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Australia
Duration: 80 min.
Story: A year after the boys crossed dimensions, discovered magic and battled the restoring demon, they are back home in Bremin and are struggling with everyday teenage life. Felix has high hopes for the four heroes. He wants them to push the limits of ...
Style: captivating, disturbing, tense, suspense, teen horror ...
Audience: teen fantasy, teen drama
Plot: book of magic, supernatural power, magic, friendship, magical, good versus evil, wizards and magicians, magical power, teamwork, wizard, fight, demon ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
Novoland: The Castle In the Sky 2 (2020)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The story centers around the human tribe and the winged tribe. Feng Ruche is Feng Tianyi and Yi Fuling's daughter whose fate is intertwined with the greatest magician of Lanzhou.
Style: xianxia, dramatic, period piece, exciting, captivating ...
Plot: daughter, couple relations, magical, relationships, couples, magician, wizards and magicians, wizard, love affair, magic, magical power, tribe
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
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Mirror of the Witch (2016)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Seo-Ri's mother Queen Sim was unable to have a child. She went to a shaman to help her have a child. With the help of shaman Hong-Joo's black magic, Queen Sim was able to have a boy and girl twins. The girl, Seo-Ri, was put under a curse ...
Style: tense, touching, captivating, psychological, sincere ...
Audience: date night, teens, girls' night
Plot: curse, black magic, witch, magic, good versus evil, supernatural power, supernatural, mentor, love and romance, escapades, destiny, danger ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
 7.9
 87K
Merlin (2008)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
Style: epic, exciting, arthurian, humorous, fairy tale ...
Audience: teens, family outing
Plot: king arthur, supernatural, arthurian legend, dragon, magic, witch, supernatural ability, legends and myths, knight, camelot, wizards and magicians, friendship ...
Time: middle ages, medieval times
Place: england, wales, europe
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
Legend of Awakening (2020)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, young Lu Ping escapes the wicked forces of Shanhai Tower and discovers his spiritual identity in a moment of enlightenment – or rather, his spiritual identities, as he becomes aware of six distinct souls ...
Style: captivating, tense, suspense, disturbing
Plot: martial arts, supernatural power, wizard, supernatural ability, master warrior, good versus evil, twins, spirit, demon hunter, fight, magic, demon ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
The Christmas Dragon (2014)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story: Medieval Europe: Father Christmas is a fading memory, after Christmas hasn't come for several years. A young orphan girl, Ayden, receives a magic crystal from a dying elf, with a warning that the North has lost its magic, and that she alone ...
Style: entertaining, feel good, captivating
Audience: family outing
Plot: christmas, dragon, sword and sorcery, medieval, magical, saving christmas, teamwork, wizards and magicians, wizard, christmas spirit, rescue mission, orphan ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches (2023)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: An intuitive young neurosurgeon discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
Style: psychological, captivating, mystical, tense, spooky ...
Plot: witch, witchcraft, magic, supernatural, neurosurgeon, family relations, secret society, heiress, doctor, supernatural ability, family secret, supernatural power ...
Time: 17th century
Place: new orleans, scotland
⇓ similarity ⇓
42%
Every Witch Way: Spellbound (2014)
Genre: Fantasy
Country: USA
Story: Every witch way like you have never seen it before all your magic comes back in this movie
Style: entertaining, captivating, feel good
Plot: magic, magical, wizards and magicians, magical power, magician, supernatural ability, slice of life, friends, friendship, supernatural power, magical girl, wizard
⇓ similarity ⇓
42%
 4.0
 93
Chandrakanta (2017)
Genre: Fantasy
Country: India
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Young Chandrakanta, the princess of the kingdom of Vijaygarh loses her family and kingdom in a battle waged by the evil Queen Iravati of Naugarh, hungry for ultimate power. Her mother, Queen Ratnaprabha, ensured her daughter’s safety before dying ...
Style: captivating
Plot: kingdom, princess, fight, good versus evil, magical power, magician, wizard, battles, palace intrigue, magic, adventure hero, magical girl ...
Place: india
⇓ similarity ⇓
42%
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