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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.

Aladdin

1201. Aladdin

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Romance
8.0

19921h 32min

United States

Director: John Musker

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and responsibility, Wishes and autonomy, Freedom versus control

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Léolo

1202. Léolo

Comedy Drama Fantasy
7.4

19921h 47min

Canada, France

Director: Jean-Claude Lauzon

The story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato upon which his mother accidentally fell.


Stay Tuned

1203. Stay Tuned

Comedy Fantasy
6.3

19921h 27min

United States

Director: Peter Hyams

Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.


Death Becomes Her

1204. Death Becomes Her

Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.7

19921h 44min

United States

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Rejuvenation obsession, Body maintenance, Aging vs youth, Female rivalry, Status pursuit

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Porco Rosso

1205. Porco Rosso

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Fantasy
7.7

19921h 33min

Japan

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Duty vs loyalty, Transformation and identity, Rivalry and romance, State pressure on crime, Legacy through leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Batman Returns

1206. Batman Returns

Action Fantasy Superhero Action Dark Fantasy
7.1

19922h 6min

United States

Director: Tim Burton

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

Themes

Political corruption, Vigilante justice, Good vs evil, Double life, Birth records pursuit

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge

1207. Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge

Horror Fantasy Science Fiction
6.0

19921h 22min

United States

Director: David DeCoteau

After hearing that mystical toymaker Andre Toulon has managed to create a troupe of sentient, living puppets, Nazi underling Dr. Hess sets his sights on exploiting Toulon's powers for the glory of the Reich.


FernGully: The Last Rainforest

1208. FernGully: The Last Rainforest

Family Fantasy Animation Adventure
6.6

19921h 16min

Australia, United States

Director: Bill Kroyer

When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.


The Cave of the Golden Rose

1209. The Cave of the Golden Rose

Adventure Family Fantasy Romance
7.5

19913h 20min

Italy

Director: Lamberto Bava

After a queen's tragic death, the king abandons his newborn daughter in a cave, but a witch saves her. Years later, the tomboy princess must confront and ultimately falls in love with the enemy king.


The Addams Family

1210. The Addams Family

Comedy Fantasy
7.0

19911h 40min

United States

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.