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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.

Prevenge

391. Prevenge

Horror Comedy Drama Thriller Fantasy
6.0

20171h 29min

United Kingdom

Director: Alice Lowe

Overview

A pregnant widow, believing herself to be guided by her unborn child, embarks on a homicidal rampage.

Themes

Baby driven influence, Grief and revenge, Mother as vigilante, Trauma and motherhood, Vigilante justice, Pregnancy vulnerability

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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November

392. November

Drama Fantasy Romance Horror
7.1

20171h 55min

Director: Rainer Sarnet

Overview

In a poor Estonian village, a group of peasants use magic and folk remedies to survive the winter, and a young woman tries to get a young man to love her.


Justice League Dark

393. Justice League Dark

Animation Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
7.1

20171h 16min

United States

Director: Jay Oliva

Overview

When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet; enter Justice League Dark. This team of Dark Arts specialists must unravel the mystery of Earth's supernatural plague and contend with the rising, powerful villainous forces behind the siege—before it's too late for all of mankind.

Themes

Demonic threat dynamics, Supernatural power politics, Magic relics influence, Duty under crisis, Monster as catalyst, Creature dynamics ethics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic

394. Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic

Animation Action Comedy Fantasy Mystery
7.6

20171h 40min

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Overview

Ciel learns of a "Aurora Society", that is rumored to be researching how to bring the dead back to life. Their next meeting is scheduled to be conducted on the ship Campania, voyaging across the Atlantic Ocean. Much to Ciel's dismay, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Midford, is taking the same ship, thus leaving him with no choice but to get aboard as well.


A Dog's Purpose

395. A Dog's Purpose

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Drama
7.3

20171h 40min

India, United States

Director: Lasse Hallström

Overview

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Themes

Family resilience, Interspecies bond, Cycles of life, Abuse and protection, Loyalty across lifetimes, Purpose through service

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Girl Without Hands

396. The Girl Without Hands

Animation Fantasy Romance
7.0

20161h 16min

Director: Sébastien Laudenbach

Overview

A poor miller gets tricked by the Devil and accidentally sells his daughter for a bit of gold. But Satan can't take her because she's too pure and has wept on her hands. So Satan orders the miller to cut her hands off. It's the beginning of the young girl's journey towards freedom.


Underworld: Blood Wars

397. Underworld: Blood Wars

Fantasy Action Thriller Science Fiction Horror
5.8

20161h 31min

United States

Director: Anna Foerster

Overview

Vampire death dealer Selene fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Power and manipulation, Leadership legitimacy, Rebirth and power, Blood memories, Faction loyalty under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Warriors Gate

398. The Warriors Gate

Action Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
5.4

20161h 48min

Canada, China

Director: Matthias Hoene

Overview

After a mysterious chest opens a gateway through time, teen gamer Jack is transported to an ancient empire terrorized by a cruel barbarian king. Jack will need all of his gaming skills as he battles to defeat the barbarian, protect a beautiful princess, and somehow find his way back home.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Duty versus loyalty, Growth through crisis, Power legitimacy under threat, Unknown realm pressures, Protective guardianship vs autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

399. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Globetrotting Adventure
7.2

20162h 13min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: David Yates

Overview

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

Themes

Class inequality, Institutional control, Memory manipulation, Power and legitimacy, Deception under authority, Magical vs non-magical tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned

400. Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned

Fantasy Drama
7.3

20162h 9min

Director: Um Tae-hwa

Overview

Days after her friends disappear during a trip to a mysterious cave, a girl is approached by a grown man claiming to be one of her missing pals.