Movies Like Miracle in Milan (1951)

Miracle in Milan is a 1951 comedy, drama, fantasy film from Vittorio De Sica with a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Man's Castle and The Wizard of Oz.

Comedy Drama Fantasy

Man's Castle

1933

Bill takes Trina into his depression camp cabin. Later, just as he finds showgirl LaRue who will support him, Trina becomes pregnant.

6.8

MagicScore

The Wizard of Oz

1925

A farm girl learns she is a princess and is swept away by a tornado to the land of Oz.

5.4

MagicScore

Insiang

1976

A story about the life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila, which becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.

7.0

MagicScore

The Kid

1921

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

8.1

MagicScore

Dodes'ka-den

1970

On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.

7.0

MagicScore

Slumdog Millionaire

2008

A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".

7.7

MagicScore

A Little Princess

1995

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.

7.6

MagicScore

Fallen

2006

For high schooler Aaron Corbett, turning 18 means becoming not just a man but a nephilim, too -- half human, half angel, with supernatural abilities.

6.9

MagicScore

Wild Boys of the Road

1933

At the height of the Great Depression, Tommy's mother has been out of work for months when Eddie's father loses his job. Eager not to burden their parents, the two high school sophomores decide to hop the freight trains and look for work.

6.8

MagicScore

#10

Amélie

2001

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

7.9

MagicScore

#11

The Flight of Dragons

1982

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so Carolinus, the green wizard decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.

6.7

MagicScore

#12

Maaveeran

2023

After a head injury, cowardly newspaper cartoonist Sathya hears a voice in his mind, foretells events and puts him in precarious situations and forces him to take on a corrupt politician.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Le Havre

2011

In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

8.3

MagicScore

#15

Curly Sue

1991

Bill is a penniless drifter who scams strangers out of just enough money to feed himself and his partner in crime, an orphan girl known as Curly Sue. Bill and Curly Sue target Grey, a yuppie lawyer, but their con takes an unexpected turn when the successful woman begins to like the ramshackle duo. But there's one problem—Grey's jealous, conniving boyfriend, Walker.

6.4

MagicScore

#16

Capernaum

2018

After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.

8.1

MagicScore

#17

Gully Boy

2019

A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

Manila in the Claws of Light

1975

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

7.2

MagicScore

#19

Angels in the Outfield

1951

The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.

6.7

MagicScore

#20

Awaara

1951

A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.

7.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Miracle in Milan?

The top films similar to Miracle in Milan by MovieMagicScore are Man's Castle (6.8), The Wizard of Oz (5.4), Insiang (7.0). Each shares comedy/drama/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Miracle in Milan worth watching?

Miracle in Milan holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10 from 254 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Miracle in Milan?

Miracle in Milan (1951) is a comedy, drama, fantasy film directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Emma Gramatica, Francesco Golisano, Paolo Stoppa.

Where can I find more recommendations like Miracle in Milan?

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About movies like Miracle in Milan

This ranked list pairs Miracle in Milan (1951), a comedy and drama and fantasy film from Vittorio De Sica, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Emma Gramatica take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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