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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.

Klaus

591. Klaus

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
8.2

20191h 37min

Spain

Director: Sergio Pablos

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

Themes

Creative collaboration, Education as empowerment, Intergenerational collaboration, Community cohesion through acts, Duty under inheritance pressure, Outsider catalyst for change

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I Lost My Body

592. I Lost My Body

Animation Drama Fantasy Adult Animation Tragic Drama
7.5

20191h 21min

France

Director: Jérémy Clapin

A story of Naoufel, a young man who is in love with Gabrielle. In another part of town, a severed hand escapes from a dissection lab, determined to find its body again.

Themes

Loneliness after loss, Pizza delivery boy longing, Crawling hand pursuit, Surrealism as perspective, Librarian memory shaping reality, Severed hand isolation

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Netflix
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Doctor Sleep

593. Doctor Sleep

Horror Fantasy Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
7.3

20192h 32min

United States

Director: Mike Flanagan

Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".

Themes

Trauma-driven vigilance, Care under threat, Telepathic power tension, Melancholy burden of power, Supernatural peril and care, Power vs restraint

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Amazon Video
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The Lighthouse

594. The Lighthouse

Drama Fantasy Thriller Psychological Drama Dark Fantasy
7.4

20191h 49min

Brazil, United States

Director: Robert Eggers

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

Themes

Obsession and violence, Isolation and fixation, Superstition vs perception, Power dynamics under confinement, Madness and intoxication, Dual identities conflict

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Amazon Video
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HBO Max
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

595. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.6

20191h 59min

United States

Director: Joachim Rønning

Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Themes

Power struggle between realms, Peace through compromise, Interwoven loyalties, Guardianship responsibilities, Family bonds vs duty, Oppression of fairy folk

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

596. A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

Romance Music Comedy Fantasy Romantic Comedy
5.3

20191h 33min

Canada, United States

Director: Michelle Johnston

Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.

Themes

"movie: a cinderella story: christmas wish. genres: romance, Music, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Music, Comedy, Fantasy main themes: musical, Christmas, Christmas songs, Musical, Christmas, Christmas songs full keywords list: musical, Christmas, Christmas songs, Cinderella. concept analysis: the film explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, Emphasizing the importance of following one's dreams despite adversity. it highlights the transformative power of love and friendship in overcoming familial oppression and finding one's true path."

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The Addams Family

597. The Addams Family

Family Animation Comedy Fantasy Family Animation
5.8

20191h 27min

Canada, United States

Director: Conrad Vernon

The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

Themes

"movie: the addams family. genres: family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy main themes: cartoon, Black humor, Family, Cartoon, Black humor, Family full keywords list: cartoon, Black humor, Family. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the celebration of individuality in the face of societal pressure to conform. it highlights the importance of family bonds and the idea that everyone is unique in their own way."

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Amazon Video
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The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily

598. The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
7.1

20191h 22min

Director: Lorenzo Mattotti

Our story starts with Tonio, the son the bears King, being kidnapped by some hunters in the Sicilian mountains. Because of the harshness of a winter that threatens its clan with famine, the Bear King decides to invade the land of men (in the hope of finding his son). Thanks to his powerful army and the help of a wizard, he will succeed at both quests but he will soon find out that bears are not meant to live in the land of men.


Steven Universe: The Movie

599. Steven Universe: The Movie

TV Movie Adventure Animation Fantasy Music
7.7

20191h 23min

United States

Director: Rebecca Sugar

Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.

Themes

Memory and identity, Leadership under pressure, Abandonment and belonging, Growth through change, Mind control and autonomy, Chosen family and loyalty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Atlantics

600. Atlantics

Drama Romance Fantasy Passionate Romance Tragic Drama
6.7

20191h 46min

France, Senegal

Director: Mati Diop

Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt — until a miracle reunites them.

Themes

Class inequality, Gendered expectations, Forced marriage, Emigration pressure, Unpaid wages, Urban development

Available on

Netflix
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