mystical backdrop

Movies with mystical vibe

Orion and the Dark

1. Orion and the Dark

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Adventure
6.3
20241h 30min

Overview

A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.

Themes

Imagination as coping, Childhood resilience, Night daylight balance, Overcoming fears, Fear of darkness, Intergenerational storytelling

Available on

Netflix
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The Boy and the Heron

2. 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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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

3. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Animation Adventure Fantasy Comedy Family
7.8
20221h 43min

Overview

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Found family bonds, Fear of death, Adventure vs responsibility, Resilience under mortality, Value of life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Hocus Pocus 2

4. Hocus Pocus 2

Fantasy Comedy Family Supernatural Fantasy Parody
6.0
20221h 44min

Overview

29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. Now it's up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

Themes

Sibling dynamics, Cost of power, Revenge motive, Youth exploitation, Outsiders confronting tradition, Mass enchantment

Available on

Disney Plus
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

5. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Globetrotting Adventure
6.2
20222h 22min

Overview

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Identity and belonging, Governance of magic, Moral ambiguity in alliance, Power struggles among factions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Grandmother

6. The Grandmother

Drama Horror Family Drama Psychological Horror
5.9
20221h 41min

Overview

Susana leaves her life in Paris, where she works as a model, and returns to Madrid to take care of her grandmother Pilar.

Themes

"movie: the grandmother. genres: drama, Horror, Drama, Horror main themes: paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets, Paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets full keywords list: paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets, Old woman, Grandmother granddaughter relationship, Fashion model. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the haunting nature of familial ties, Suggesting that the past can possess and shape the present in unexpected ways. it delves into the complexities of care, Loss, And the supernatural, Raising questions about the boundaries between life and death."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Batman: Soul of the Dragon

7. Batman: Soul of the Dragon

Animation Action Adventure Crime Martial Arts Action
6.1
20211h 23min

Overview

Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past, with the help of three former classmates: world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner and Lady Shiva.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Prophecy and destiny, Collective resilience, Mentorship legacy, Duty under secrecy, Temptation of power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Onward

8. Onward

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Fantasy
7.4
20201h 42min

Overview

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

Themes

Absent parental influence, Quest as coming of age, Brotherly loyalty under pressure, Magic revival in a modern world, Authority vs independence, Self confidence through action

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Overview

A young boy must discover the origins of his extraordinary powers before he is captured by authorities hell-bent on condemning him for an accidental murder.

Themes

"movie: mortal. genres: action, Fantasy, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Thriller main themes: nordic mythology, Norse mythology, Nordic mythology, Norse mythology full keywords list: nordic mythology, Norse mythology. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle of self-identity in the face of extraordinary abilities and societal rejection. it raises questions about the nature of power, Responsibility, And the consequences of unchecked emotions."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Frozen II

10. Frozen II

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.8
20191h 43min

Overview

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Legacy and memory, Duty vs autonomy, Resource control forest, Intergroup conflict dam, Protecting nature's balance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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