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Fantasy Romance movies

Love shaped by a fantastical element—magic, curses, immortals, or otherworldly rules that change the relationship.

Aladdin

21. Aladdin

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Romance
8.0

19921h 32min

United States

Director: John Musker

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and responsibility, Wishes and autonomy, Freedom versus control

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Tuck Everlasting

22. Tuck Everlasting

Drama Family Fantasy Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.6

20021h 30min

United States

Director: Jay Russell

Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winnie longs for a life of greater freedom and adventure.

Themes

Overprotective parenting, Secrecy and consequence, Desire for autonomy, Burden of immortality, Greed versus restraint, Life and death choices

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Edward Scissorhands

23. 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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