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Supernatural Fantasy movies

Spirits, curses, and mythic beings intrude on everyday life without building a full secondary world.

Aladdin

21. Aladdin

Adventure Fantasy Romance Family Adventure Epic
6.9

20192h 7min

United States

Director: Guy Ritchie

A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Power and control, Status and social ascent, Freedom and obligation, Romance and marriage

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Disney Plus
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Apple TV
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Border

22. Border

Fantasy Drama Crime Supernatural Fantasy Psychological Drama
7.0

20181h 50min

Denmark, Sweden

Director: Ali Abbasi

When a border guard with a sixth sense for identifying smugglers encounters the first person she cannot prove is guilty, she is forced to confront terrifying revelations about herself and humankind.

Themes

Deception and trust, Moral ambiguity under pressure, Otherness and belonging, Boundaries of humanity and myth, Marginalization of outsiders, Trauma and retaliation legacy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Amanda Waller's top-secret "Task Force X" — consisting of Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn, and Copperhead — is on a mission to retrieve a mystical object so powerful that they're willing to risk their lives to steal it. However, the Suicide Squad isn't the only group of villains seeking to possess the object. It's a race for the golden prize, and second place isn't an option if they want to stay alive.

Themes

Betrayal under pressure, Loyalty versus ambition, Nanite bomb control, Race for relic, Relic temptation risk, Alliance fragility under stress

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Beauty and the Beast

24. Beauty and the Beast

Family Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
7.1

20172h 9min

United States

Director: Bill Condon

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.

Themes

Appearance versus reality, Sacrifice for loved ones, Curse as catalyst, Castle as confinement, Social suspicion and outsiders, Memory and restoration

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Justice League Dark

25. Justice League Dark

Animation Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
7.1

20171h 16min

United States

Director: Jay Oliva

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

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Old Guard

26. The Old Guard

Action Fantasy Superhero Action Supernatural Fantasy
6.7

20202h 5min

United States

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

Themes

Betrayal and trust, Loyalty under siege, Greed vs humanity, Control of life-extension tech, Duty to protect strangers, Immortality costs

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A Whisker Away

27. A Whisker Away

Animation Drama Romance Fantasy Anime
6.7

20201h 44min

Japan

Director: Tomotaka Shibayama

A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.

Themes

Personal growth under pressure, Unrequited love, Identity through transformation, Bullying and social pressure, Parallel world longing, Appearance via disguise

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Netflix
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Jungle Cruise

28. Jungle Cruise

Fantasy Adventure Family Action Comedy
6.5

20212h 7min

United States

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Lily Houghton and her brother set out on a dangerous journey through the jungle in search of a legendary tree said to have healing powers. But if it falls into the wrong hands, it could bring great disaster. Helping them on their quest is the experienced captain Frank, who must guide them on his boat through a jungle full of danger and mystery.

Themes

Trust and deception, Risk in exploration, Control of nature, Colonial ambition vs healing, Legacy of immortality, Science vs tradition

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Justice League vs. Teen Titans

29. Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Science Fiction Action Animation Adventure Comedy
7.0

20161h 18min

United States

Director: Sam Liu

Robin is sent by Batman to work with the Teen Titans after his volatile behavior botches up a Justice League mission. The Titans must then step up to face Trigon after he possesses the League and threatens to conquer the world.

Themes

Teamwork under crisis, Leadership under strain, Possession and control, Belonging vs outsiders, Authority under pressure, Mentorship through conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Brand New Testament

30. The Brand New Testament

Comedy Fantasy Satire Supernatural Fantasy
7.1

20151h 54min

Luxembourg, Belgium

Director: Jaco Van Dormael

God lives in Brussels. On Earth though, God is a coward, morally pathetic and odious to his family. His daughter, Ea, is bored at home and can't stand being locked up in a small apartment in ordinary Brussels, until the day she decides to revolt against her dad...

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Rebellion against authority, Divine manipulation, Power and abuse dynamics, Fate vs autonomy, Surreal governance of reality

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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