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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.

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

1. The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Horror Fantasy Vampire Horror
6.1
20231h 59min

Overview

The crew of the merchant ship Demeter attempts to survive the ocean voyage from Carpathia to London as they are stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Science vs superstition, Loss and sacrifice, Unknown threat aboard, Dread of the other, Transformation by bite

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Haunted Mansion

2. Haunted Mansion

Comedy Drama Fantasy Dark Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.0
20232h 3min

Overview

A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.

Themes

Grief and memory, Haunted spaces and possession, Deception and loyalty, Rituals and banishment, False identities and manipulation, Moving on after loss

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms

3. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms

Action Fantasy War
6.7
20232h 28min

Overview

Based on the most well-known classical fantasy novel of China, Fengshenyanyi, the trilogy is a magnificent eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals and monsters, which happened more than three thousand years ago.


The Boy and the Heron

4. The Boy and the Heron

Animation Adventure Fantasy Drama Family
7.3
20232h 4min

Overview

While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."

Themes

Loss of loved one shapes memory, World war ii reshapes horizon, Education unlocks agency, Coming of age through peril, Parallel world reveals choice, Magic world redefines belonging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

5. Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

Animation Fantasy Action Romance Family
6.1
20231h 40min

Overview

After a guardian of magical jewels turns an awkward girl and a popular boy into superheroes, they can never reveal their identities — even to each other.


Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

6. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20231h 31min

Overview

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Generational legacy, Duty to protect the ocean

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Nimona

7. Nimona

Animation Family Action Science Fiction Adventure
7.5
20231h 39min

Overview

A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.

Themes

Class inequality, Loyalty under pressure, Evidence and accountability, Acceptance and belonging, Reform and change, Deception and authority

Available on

Netflix
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out

8. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out

Animation Drama Fantasy
7.3
20231h 14min

Overview

After a draining December, Sakuta is quickly nearing the end of his second year of high school. Since Mai is a third-year student, they don't have much time left together before graduation rolls around. Meanwhile, his sister, Kaede, is slowly but steadily venturing outdoors again. Just as she begins to find her footing, she announces her most ambitious goal yet—attending her brother's high school! Sakuta knows better than anyone how difficult this will be for Kaede, and he's ready to support her however he can. He's just not sure if that's what's best for her...or what she really wants...


River

9. River

Comedy Science Fiction Fantasy
6.9
20231h 26min

Overview

The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop!


Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

10. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Animation Fantasy Action Adventure Anime
7.4
20231h 53min

Overview

As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.

Themes

Power and legitimacy, Magic-based hierarchy, Rise of revived authority, Identity and loyalty under strain, Exclusion through revival, Conflict over leadership

Available on

Netflix
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