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Quest Fantasy movies

A journey with a clear goal—artifact, destination, prophecy—powered by trials, allies, and setbacks.

The Forbidden Kingdom

31. The Forbidden Kingdom

Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts Action Adventure Epic
6.5

20081h 44min

China, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Rob Minkoff

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

Themes

Prophecy and choice, Quest vs fate, Loyalty under danger, Time-era clash, Immortality vs humanity, Duty over personal safety

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Amazon Video
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MirrorMask

32. MirrorMask

Fantasy Quest Fantasy
6.7

20051h 41min

United States

Director: Dave McKean

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Duty vs personal desire, Betrayal and loyalty, Creativity and artistry, Identity and self, Illusion and reality

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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