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Fantasy movies

Step into realms of magic, mythical creatures, and supernatural events where the impossible becomes reality.

Subgenres include: Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Fantasy.

Hercules

1131. Hercules

Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy
7.3

19971h 33min

United States

Director: John Musker

Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!

Themes

Duty vs desire, Loss and resilience, Betrayal and loyalty, Power and deception, Divine authority vs mortal agency, Romance under risk

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Schizopolis

1132. Schizopolis

Comedy Fantasy Mystery
6.7

19971h 39min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

A man works for the unpleasant guru of a Scientology-like movement.


Mars Attacks!

1133. Mars Attacks!

Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction
6.4

19961h 46min

United States

Director: Tim Burton

A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.


How the Toys Saved Christmas

1134. How the Toys Saved Christmas

Family Animation Fantasy
6.5

19961h 32min

Italy, Switzerland

Director: Enzo D'Alò

When Santa's helper La Befana falls ill and must take off a Christmas Eve, she recruits Scarafoni to help deliver all the toys. No one but the toys knows is that Scarafoni plans to auction off the toys to the highest bidder, which means the toys won't make it to the children who have been good all year and deserve them. The toys decide to deliver themselves, and the story follows them as they struggle to avoid the heartless Scarafoni and to find their true homes.


Wish Upon a Star

1135. Wish Upon a Star

TV Movie Family Comedy Fantasy
6.6

19961h 29min

United States, Canada

Director: Blair Treu

A younger sister wishes to switch places with her popular older sister and the two bickering siblings awaken to find the wish has come true.


Tromeo & Juliet

1136. Tromeo & Juliet

Comedy Drama Romance Action Fantasy
6.0

19961h 47min

United States

Director: Lloyd Kaufman

All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's underground in search of climactic love, violence and the American Way.


Slayers Return

1137. Slayers Return

Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.9

19961h

Japan

Director: Hiroshi Watanabe

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon and even someone bent on destroying the world. It's a predicament only Lina and Naga could get themselves in to.


Matilda

1138. Matilda

Comedy Family Fantasy Parent-Child Family Supernatural Fantasy
7.0

19961h 38min

United States

Director: Danny DeVito

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.

Themes

Dysfunctional family dynamics, Resilience under pressure, Tyrannical authority, Power dynamics in schooling, Gifted child empowerment, Childhood neglect

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Multiplicity

1139. Multiplicity

Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction Romance
6.1

19961h 57min

United States

Director: Harold Ramis

Construction worker Doug Kinney finds that the pressures of his working life, combined with his duties to his wife Laura and daughter Jennifer leaves him with little time for himself. However, he is approached by geneticist Dr. Owen Leeds, who offers Doug a rather unusual solution to his problems: cloning.


Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

1140. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

Fantasy Science Fiction Horror
7.0

19961h 39min

Japan

Director: Shusuke Kaneko

A strange meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. When the military fails to control the situation, Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary. However the battle may result in Gamera losing his bond with both Asagi and humanity.