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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.

Truly Madly Deeply

951. Truly Madly Deeply

Fantasy Drama Comedy Romance
7.2

19911h 46min

United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Minghella

Nina is totally heartbroken at the death of her boyfriend Jamie, but is even more unprepared for his return as a ghost. At first it's almost as good as it used to be – hey, even the rats that infested her house have disappeared. But Jamie starts bringing ghostly friends home and behaving more and more oddly.


Delicatessen

952. Delicatessen

Comedy Science Fiction Fantasy
7.5

19911h 39min

France

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.


Hook

953. Hook

Adventure Fantasy Comedy Family Adventure Epic
6.8

19912h 22min

United States

Director: Steven Spielberg

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Themes

Work life imbalance, Parental responsibility under strain, Mentor through play, Memory shaping identity, Imagination versus conformity, Trust under manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Defending Your Life

954. Defending Your Life

Romance Fantasy Comedy Drama
7.2

19911h 51min

United States

Director: Albert Brooks

Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.


L.A. Story

955. L.A. Story

Comedy Fantasy Romance
6.7

19911h 35min

United States

Director: Mick Jackson

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.


The BFG

956. The BFG

Animation Family Fantasy TV Movie
6.7

19901h 27min

United Kingdom

Director: Brian Cosgrove

Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but a mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children of the world.


Alice

957. Alice

Fantasy Drama Romance Comedy
6.6

19901h 42min

United States

Director: Woody Allen

Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults herbalist Dr. Yang, who realizes that her problems are not related to her back, but in her mind and heart. Dr. Yang's magical herbs give Alice wondrous powers, taking her out of her well-established rut.


Edward Scissorhands

958. Edward Scissorhands

Fantasy Drama Romance Supernatural Fantasy Relationship Drama
7.8

19901h 45min

United States

Director: Tim Burton

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

Themes

Underdog status, Suburban gothic, Isolation and belonging, Topiary as expression, Hair salon aspiration, Social judgment and rumor

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Rescuers Down Under

959. The Rescuers Down Under

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
6.8

19901h 17min

United States

Director: Mike Gabriel

A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.


The Comfort of Strangers

960. The Comfort of Strangers

Thriller Drama Crime Fantasy
6.3

19901h 47min

Italy, United Kingdom

Director: Paul Schrader

An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.