Movies and TV shows like Journey to the West 2010

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Journey to the West (2010)
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Journey to the West (2010)
Original name: 西游记
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: A Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title.
Style: captivating, entertaining, disturbing
Plot: monkey king, monk, legends and myths, travel, magic, magician, magical creature, legend, enlightenment, self discovery, adventure
Place: china

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Most similar movies to Journey to the West

The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, entertaining, disturbing and tense films and TV series with plots about magic, battles, wizards and magicians, legends and myths, magical, magical power and martial arts mostly in Fantasy, Adventure and Action genres. Some movies like Journey to the West: A Chinese Odyssey: Part Three (2016), Mulawin vs. Ravena (2017), The Pig King (2020), An Oriental Odyssey (2018), Surprise (2015). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins (2022)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: China, USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: The Monkey King: The Legend Begins is the re-imagined version by Hollywood of the film The Monkey King: Havoc in Heavens Palace, the origin and birthplace of The Monkey King Story.
Style: fairy tale, captivating, disturbing, entertaining
Plot: monkey king, martial arts, legendary hero, monk, emperor, legends and myths, legend, medieval, chinese mythology, master warrior, magical creature, magic ...
Time: 7th century
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
95%
A Chinese Odyssey: Part Three (2016)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China, Cambodia
Duration: 93 min.
Story: The third chapter of the cult-classic fantasy saga: A Chinese Odyssey. At the end of 'A Chinese Odyssey 2', Zixia managed to see in advance the outcome of the battle. Now, in order to prevent the unfortunate tragedy, she travels back to ...
Style: psychological, captivating, disturbing
Plot: monkey king, medieval, legendary hero, legends and myths, wizards and magicians, buddhist monk, urban legend, in love, relationships, self discovery, introspection, rescue ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
68%
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 ⇓
63%
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The Pig King (2020)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 101 min.
Story: Еveryone knows the Monkey King’s first companion - lazy and voracious Pigsy Bajie. Many years before “Journey To West” Bajie was… legendary General Tianpeng (Marshal Tumbleweed). Not only a man of honor in the heavenly court, but also a ...
Style: captivating, psychological
Plot: martial arts, monkey king, battles, magical, legends and myths, master warrior, magical creature, ape man, adventure hero, magic, fight
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
56%
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An Oriental Odyssey (2018)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Ye Yuan An is the daughter of the Assistant Minister of Revenue during the Tang Dynasty. Somewhat of an amateur sleuth, Yuan An loves solving mysteries and constantly in competition with Zhao Lan Zhi, a police officer who is trying to do his job. ...
Style: tense, captivating, disturbing
Plot: tang dynasty, conspiracy, artifact, sleuth, private detective, princess, teamwork, undercover, investigation, romantic relationship, sword fight, dual identity ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
50%
Bittomo x Senshi Kirameki Powers! (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
TV show
Story: Bittomo x Heroine Kirameki Powers! is the 5th instalment in the Girls x Heroine series. The themes of this season are friendship and games. Before Kirari becomes the main character, she one day encounters Himenyan who jumps out of a game console! In ...
Style: funny, exciting, captivating, entertaining, feel good
Plot: magic, friendship, video game, magical girl, game, friends, friend, wizards and magicians, magician, magical power
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49%
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Surprise (2015)
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 96 min.
Story: A monster crosses paths with the foursome from the classic Chinese story Journey To The West.
Style: entertaining, feel good, humorous, captivating
Plot: monkey king, magic, adventure hero, escapades, magical power, legendary hero, magical creature, legends and myths, everyday life, magical, absurd humor, strong female lead ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
46%
Journey to the West (2011)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Production for the 66 episodes long series started on 12 September 2009, and it was first broadcast in mainland China on 28 July 2011 on TVS. The ...
Style: captivating, thrilling, entertaining
Plot: monkey king, martial arts, legends and myths, master warrior, animal, buddhist monk, mission, battles, teamwork, ape man, legendary hero, fight ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
44%
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2003)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The Legend of Condor Heroes (simplified Chinese: 射雕英雄传; traditional Chinese: 射鵰英雄傳; pinyin: shè diāo yīng xióng zhuàn; Jyutping: se6 diu1 jing1 hung4 zyun6) is one of the most acclaimed Wuxia novels by Louis Cha. It was ...
Style: captivating, costume drama
Plot: wuxia, male female relationship, heroes, ancient, dynasty, legendary hero, samurai, legend, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, asian history, badass female lead, mongol empire ...
Place: china, ancient china
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
The Legend of Zu (2015)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: He was the chosen one. Lu Pao is a dangerous swordsman who is out to get his hands on the powerful Red Ghost Stone. The Sushan School, China’s most famous and influential martial arts school, is the guardian of the stone and protector of the ...
Style: captivating, disturbing, tense, suspense, xianxia
Plot: martial arts, relationships, battles, male female relationship, love and romance, master warrior, love story, couple relations, love affair, romantic relationship, love interest, relationship problems ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
41%
Guardians of the Ancient Oath (2020)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Yan State was established by Xianbei's Murong family and the wolf tribe outside the mainlands. The Yan king was young, and political battles between the royal families were prosperous. An incident of an ...
Style: disturbing, captivating, tense
Plot: martial arts, legends and myths, good versus evil, battles, save the world, fight, demon, supernatural power, magic, power struggle, prince, chinese mythology ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
41%
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 ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
38%
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 ⇓
37%
The Legend of the Twelve Chinese Zodiacs (2011)
Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Style: exciting, captivating, suspenseful, tense, dramatic
Plot: legend, master warrior, chinaman, zodiac, martial arts, chinese mythology, magic, fight, mixed martial arts, chinese culture, legends and myths, battles
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
37%
The Illusionist (2011)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Brazil
TV show
Story: The illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant ...
Style: novela, satirical, disturbing, entertaining, captivating ...
Plot: job, magic, money problems, workplace, satire, magician, erotica, ex convict, bisexual man, nightclub, friendship between men, illusionist ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
37%
Legend Hero Samgugjeon (2016)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: South Korea, China
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: Legend Hero Samgugjeon is a Korean tokusatsu television series. Produced by MoonWatcher and Synergy Media. The Series is broadcasted in EBS1. Legend Hero Samgugjeon is heavily based off of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Many elements of the ...
Style: exciting, captivating
Audience: kids
Plot: robot, superpower, superhero, friendship, transformation, fight, warrior, protector, teamwork, supernatural ability, superhero team, adventure hero ...
Time: year 2016, 21st century
Place: south korea, korea, china
⇓ similarity ⇓
36%
Who Rules The World (2022)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: A legendary wuxia romance that focuses on the decade-long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, and the adventures they embark on together.
Style: disturbing, captivating, psychological, tense
Plot: martial arts, dynasty, master warrior, travel, political unrest, political intrigue, politics, political conspiracy, opposites attract, relationships, wuxia, royalty ...
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
36%
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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 ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
35%
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Into the Rainbow (2017)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, China, UK
Duration: 88 min.
Story: When teenagers Rachel and Grace travel inside a super-powered rainbow to China, they disturb nature's balance. Using Rachel's connection to the energy of the rainbow and with help from their new friend Xiao Cheng, they must race against ...
Style: entertaining, captivating, disturbing
Audience: family outing
Plot: rainbow, young heroes, teamwork, save the world, friends, teenager, teenage protagonist, supernatural ability, magician, magical creature, supernatural power, magical ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
35%
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 ⇓
35%
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Territory (2020)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Country: Russia
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story: 19-year-old Egor Chudinov lost his parents: they went on an ethnographic expedition to the Perm region and did not return. Together with his uncle Nikolay, Egor goes in search. Philology students Nadya and Tanya join the heroes on their journey. All ...
Style: enigmatic, suspense, captivating, tense
Plot: legends and myths, magical creature, magic, riddles and clues, wizards and magicians, legend, magical power, search and rescue, supernatural, secret, disappearance, folk horror ...
Place: russia
⇓ similarity ⇓
34%
The Holy Pearl (2011)
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 ...
Style: anime, captivating, tense, xianxia
Plot: time travel, magic, magical, wizards and magicians, magical power, wizard, supernatural power, time loop, escapades, magician, showdown, time jump ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
34%
The Great Sage Sun Wukong (2019) (2019)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 83 min.
Story: Because of the drought around the world, Mountain Huaguo with a water source is harassed by powerful monsters around. To investigate the cause of the drought and also obtain a suitable weapon to fight the powerful monsters, Sun Wukong and his good ...
Style: captivating, entertaining
Plot: monkey king, legends and myths, martial arts, battles, magical, save the world, ruse, fight, master warrior, magic, fantasy world, good versus evil ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
33%
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Merlin and the War of the Dragons (2008)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story: In 5th Century Britian, a young Merlin struggles for his place in his known land under the tutelage of The Mage, a local wizard whom sees the young man's potential for magic, as well as face off against his evil former friend, Vendiger, whom ...
Style: exciting, captivating, entertaining, suspense, mockbuster ...
Audience: family outing
Plot: dragon, magic, medieval, battles, legends and myths, supernatural, escapades, rivalry, imaginary, danger, heroes, king arthur ...
Time: middle ages
Place: england, europe
⇓ similarity ⇓
33%
The Monkey King (2002)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: China, Hong Kong
TV show
Story: The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra is a 2002 Hong Kong/Taiwanese TV series based on the classic Chinese novel: Journey to the West. It is also a remake of the 90's TVB version. This is the second Monkey King that is portrayed by Dicky ...
Style: humorous, captivating, entertaining
Plot: monkey king, good versus evil, magical power, evil wizard, legends and myths, prisoner, legend, battles, monkey, save the world, wizards and magicians, showdown ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
32%
Journey to the West (2006)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
TV show
Story: Saiyūki is a 2006 Japanese historical TV drama based on the 16th Century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It is a successor to the popular 1970s TV show Saiyūki, known outside Japan as Monkey. There have been three dramas and one special based ...
Style: semi serious, humorous, exciting, stylized, captivating ...
Audience: family outing, kids
Plot: friends, clergy, good versus evil, princess, buddies, escapades, danger, supernatural ability, heroes, teachers and students, partner, deadly creature ...
Time: 16th century
Place: china, asia
⇓ similarity ⇓
31%
Riese: Kingdom Falling (2009)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 80 min.
TV show
Story: Riese: Kingdom Falling is a science fiction-fantasy series which debuted online on November 2, 2009. The series is about a traveller named Riese, who flees across the wartorn lands of Eleysia with her wolf, Fenrir. Hunted by a terrifying religious ...
Style: exciting, captivating, tense, entertaining, apocalyptic ...
Audience: teens
Plot: save the kingdom, rivalry, escapades, danger, on the road, legends and myths, steampunk, curses spells and rituals, battles, travel, uncover truth, chase ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
31%
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Immortality (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: China
TV show
Story: The story is set in a tumultuous era where the world is facing a probable invasion by the demon world due to a rift in the heavens. The world's most powerful cultivator Chu Wanning did not forget his original intention of joining the world to ...
Style: xianxia, tense, disturbing, captivating, exciting ...
Plot: coping, save the world, save the day, protector, teacher student relationship, protection, salvation, supernatural ability, supernatural power, life is a bitch, problem, humanity in peril ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
31%
The World of Fantasy (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: Qin Lie, a young man with amnesia, was involved in a conspiracy due to an accident. After experiencing all kinds of hardships, he and Ling Yushi, his childhood sweetheart, gradually grew up in the spirit domain. The story of the new journey. This ...
Style: captivating, suspense, disturbing
Plot: hidden identity, conspiracy, fantasy world, forbidden love, magic, magical power, relationships, tragic past, magical object, troubled past, male female relationship, confronting the past ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
30%
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 ⇓
30%
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