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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.

A Dark Song

681. A Dark Song

Horror Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Horror Dark Fantasy
6.2

20161h 40min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Liam Gavin

A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Isolation and confinement, Revenge as motivation, Ritual coercion and control, Power dynamics in occultism, Trauma and ritual persistence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Legend of Tarzan

682. The Legend of Tarzan

Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Action Globetrotting Adventure
6.2

20161h 49min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: David Yates

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Themes

Leadership legitimacy, Mining encampment pressure, Slavery critique, Diamonds financing power, Train disruption, Nature versus industry

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Swiss Army Man

683. Swiss Army Man

Comedy Drama Romance Fantasy Adventure
6.9

20161h 37min

United States

Director: Daniel Kwan

Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Themes

Deception and trust, Corpse as friend, Survival on deserted island, Beach pressures, Dead body companionship, Buddy comedy dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The BFG

684. The BFG

Adventure Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Parent-Child Family
6.3

20161h 57min

India, United Kingdom

Director: Steven Spielberg

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Outsider protection and trust, Fear as political tool, Dreams shaping action, Monarchy under threat, Protecting children from danger

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Warcraft

685. Warcraft

Action Adventure Fantasy Epic Fantasy Epic Action
6.7

20162h 3min

United States

Director: Duncan Jones

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.

Themes

Leadership under duress, Fel magic corruption, Invasion threat across realms, Loyalty under siege, Betrayal among factions, Alliance formation under pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Alice Through the Looking Glass

686. Alice Through the Looking Glass

Adventure Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Holiday Family
6.2

20161h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Bobin

Alice Kingsleigh returns to Underland and faces a new adventure in saving the Mad Hatter.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and revenge, Power struggles within family, Time as constraint and tool, Identity in a mirror realm, Legacy versus autonomy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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X-Men: Apocalypse

687. X-Men: Apocalypse

Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Superhero Action
6.8

20162h 24min

United States

Director: Bryan Singer

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Mutant humanity tension, World domination anxiety, Extinction level plan, Duty vs personal loss, Leadership under burden

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Time Renegades

688. Time Renegades

Drama Romance Thriller Fantasy
6.8

20161h 47min

Director: Kwak Jae-yong

A high-school teacher in 1983 and a detective in 2015 join forces through their dreams to change the perilous fate of the woman they both love—30 years apart.


The Jungle Book

689. The Jungle Book

Family Adventure Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure Animal Companion Family
7.3

20161h 46min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Jon Favreau

A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Leadership under pressure, Survival through alliance, Power dynamics in animal society, Belonging under threat, Human village vs jungle, Guardianship and loyalty

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Before I Wake

690. Before I Wake

Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller Psychological Horror
6.2

20161h 37min

United States

Director: Mike Flanagan

An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.

Themes

Grief and coping, Fragile family bonds, Foster child dynamics, Dreams shaping reality, Memory as fear trigger, Caregiver trust under strain

Available on

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