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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.

311. Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns
Fantasy Family Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Holiday Family
6.7
20182h 11minUnited States
Director: Rob Marshall

Overview

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Themes

Economic precarity, Institutional corruption, Caregiving as catalyst, Family resilience, Debt and repossession, Depression era

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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312. Aquaman

Aquaman
Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Maritime Adventure
6.8
20182h 23minUnited States
Director: James Wan

Overview

Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.

Themes

Leadership legitimacy, Diplomatic deception, Duty vs heritage, Alliances and betrayal, Two kingdoms conflict, Environmental crisis tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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313. In Fabric

In Fabric
Horror Fantasy Comedy Mystery Haunting Horror
6.2
20181h 58minUnited Kingdom
Director: Peter Strickland

Overview

A haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store, following the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.

Themes

Department store pressures, Absurd fashion objects, Workplace scrutiny, Gossip and exclusion, Consumption under duress, Material consequences of fashion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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314. Mirage

Mirage
Thriller Drama Mystery Fantasy Mind Game Thriller
7.4
20182h 9minSpain
Director: Oriol Paulo

Overview

During a mysterious thunderstorm, Vera, a young mother, manages to save a life in danger, but her good deed causes a disturbing chain of unexpected consequences.

Themes

Memory manipulation, Time distortion, Alternate realities, Relational deception, Familial disruption, Media as catalyst

Available on

Netflix
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315. Anna and the Apocalypse

Anna and the Apocalypse
Horror Comedy Fantasy Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
6.1
20181h 38minUnited Kingdom
Director: John McPhail

Overview

A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven—at Christmas—forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash, and sing their way to survival. In a desperate race to reach their loved ones, they soon learn that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Community resilience, Duty and sacrifice, Humor amid horror, Outbreak creates isolation, Authority drives sheltering

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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316. The Christmas Chronicles

The Christmas Chronicles
Comedy Adventure Family Fantasy
7.0
20181h 44min
Director: Clay Kaytis

Overview

Siblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.


317. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.5
20182h 14minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: David Yates

Overview

Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and manipulation, Forbidden alliances, Power over non-magical beings, Division within magical society, Bloodline anxieties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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318. Robin Hood

Robin Hood
Adventure Action Thriller Fantasy Adventure Epic
5.4
20181h 56minUnited States
Director: Otto Bathurst

Overview

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

Themes

Corruption of authority, Loyalty under pressure, Leadership from outsiders, Disguise as strategy, Uprising of the oppressed, Church-state manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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319. Slaughterhouse Rulez

Slaughterhouse Rulez
Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Parody
5.3
20181h 44minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Crispian Mills

Overview

An illustrious British boarding school becomes a bloody battleground when a mysterious sinkhole appears at a nearby fracking site unleashing unspeakable horror.

Themes

"movie: slaughterhouse rulez. genres: action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror main themes: countryside, England, Boarding school, Countryside, England, Boarding school full keywords list: countryside, England, Boarding school, Roommates, Fracking, Social elite. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas surrounding technological exploitation. it serves as a commentary on the fragility of safety and the hidden horrors that can emerge from the pursuit of profit."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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320. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Fantasy Adventure Family Quest Fantasy Holiday Family
5.6
20181h 39minUnited States
Director: Lasse Hallström

Overview

When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.

Themes

"movie: the nutcracker and the four realms. genres: fantasy, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Family main themes: princess, Magic, Fairy tale, Princess, Magic, Fairy tale full keywords list: princess, Magic, Fairy tale, Betrayal, Magical object, Based on short story, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of inner strength in overcoming adversity. it highlights the themes of familial love and the reconciliation of past traumas through acceptance and understanding."

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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