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Movies with imaginative vibe

Elio

1. Elio

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.7
20251h 38min

Overview

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Themes

Interspecies friendship, Coming of age pressures, Leadership and responsibility, Belonging vs isolation, Deception and diplomacy, Family duty vs personal yearning

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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How to Train Your Dragon

2. How to Train Your Dragon

Fantasy Family Action Adventure Epic Fantasy
7.8
20252h 5min

Overview

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

Themes

Community transformation, Mentorship and growth, Tradition vs innovation, Youth empowerment, Friendship across species, Coexistence with dragons

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Harold and the Purple Crayon

3. Harold and the Purple Crayon

Family Comedy Adventure Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.7
20241h 30min

Overview

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.

Themes

"movie: harold and the purple crayon. genres: family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy main themes: based on children's book, Live action and animation, Unassuming, Based on children's book, Live action and animation, Unassuming full keywords list: based on children's book, Live action and animation, Unassuming, Crayon, Imagination, Moose. concept analysis: the film explores the power of imagination and creativity as tools for self-discovery and personal growth. it highlights the importance of connection and the impact of relationships on shaping one's identity."

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Orion and the Dark

4. 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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Slumberland

5. Slumberland

Family Fantasy Comedy Quest Fantasy Parent-Child Family
6.7
20221h 57min

Overview

A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

Themes

Grief and family bonds, Dreamworld vs waking life, Imagination as escape, Sea of nightmares, Pearls and wishes, Maps as agency

Available on

Netflix
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The Sea Beast

6. The Sea Beast

Animation Adventure Action Family Fantasy
7.0
20221h 55min

Overview

When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.

Themes

Power and accountability, Coexistence with beasts, Propaganda by authority, Outsiders and kinship, Beliefs vs evidence, Challenge to tradition

Available on

Netflix
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Encanto

7. Encanto

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
7.2
20211h 42min

Overview

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Gifts and individuality, Family pressure and obligation, Secrets and scapegoats, Reconciliation through conversation, Community resilience and care

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Soul

8. Soul

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Drama
8.0
20201h 41min

Overview

Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.

Themes

Self-discovery through new experiences, Mentorship and guidance dynamics, Life-affirming choices under pressure, Meaning beyond career labels, Art as identity and expression, Afterlife as existential prompt

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Come Away

9. Come Away

Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.7
20201h 34min

Overview

Before Alice went to Wonderland, and before Peter became Pan, they were brother and sister. When their eldest brother dies in a tragic accident, they each seek to save their parents from their downward spirals of despair until finally they are forced to choose between home and imagination, setting the stage for their iconic journeys into Wonderland and Neverland.

Themes

"movie: come away. genres: fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy, Adventure main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the loss of childhood innocence, Illustrating how imagination serves as both an escape and a coping mechanism for children facing tragedy. it highlights the importance of familial bonds and the sacrifices made in the name of love and protection."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wonder Park

10. Wonder Park

Comedy Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
5.9
20191h 26min

Overview

A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

Themes

Leadership through collaboration, Imagination under pressure, Caregiving and illness, Creativity against darkness, Trust through action, Responsibility and growth

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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