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Fantasy movies

Step into realms of magic, mythical creatures, and supernatural events where the impossible becomes reality.

Subgenres include: Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Low Fantasy.

Shrek the Third

1001. Shrek the Third

Fantasy Adventure Animation Comedy Family
6.1

20071h 33min

United States

Director: Chris Miller

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Legacy leadership pressure, Outsider acceptance, Fear of parenthood, Betrayal dynamics, Teamwork under threat

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Dororo

1002. Dororo

Action Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
6.4

20072h 19min

Director: Akihiko Shiota

Hyakkimaru, a warrior on a quest to reclaim 48 of his body parts which were each taken by a demon, is joined by Dororo, a thief on a quest to avenge the death of her parents.


Doraemon: Nobita's New Great Adventure Into the Underworld - The Seven Magic Users

1003. Doraemon: Nobita's New Great Adventure Into the Underworld - The Seven Magic Users

Family Adventure Animation Science Fiction Fantasy
7.2

20071h 52min

Director: Yukiyo Teramoto

When Nobita turned the world into a world with magic with the what-if-telephone-booth-gadget, He and his world needed to defeat the threat that became reality in this world.


Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure

1004. Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure

Adventure Comedy Animation TV Movie Fantasy
7.4

20071h 20min

Director: Sue Perrotto

When the Boogey Man causes Grim to lose his powers, rank, and title in the Underworld Court for misusing his powers, he plots to seek out Horror's Hand and take over the world. It's up to Billy, Mandy, Irwin, and Grim to get to Horror's Hand before the Boogey Man does.


Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

1005. Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

Animation Romance Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.0

20071h 14min

United States

Director: Frank Nissen

When Lady Tremaine steals the Fairy Godmother's wand and changes history, it's up to Cinderella to restore the timeline and reclaim her prince.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Memory as catalyst, Power within family, Belonging vs duty, Time manipulation ethics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Night at the Museum

1006. Night at the Museum

Action Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
6.5

20061h 48min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Shawn Levy

Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.

Themes

Trust under scrutiny, Second chances at work, Work-family balance, Living exhibits under pressure, Collective action and cohesion, Heritage versus modernization

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

1007. Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Anime Supernatural Fantasy
7.1

20061h 27min

Japan

Director: Noriyuki Abe

In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.

Themes

Unidentifiable spirits threat, Shounen resilience under pressure, Adventure amid unknown threats, Supernatural tension across realms, Memory fragmentation and belonging, Anime style memory dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Curse of the Golden Flower

1008. Curse of the Golden Flower

Action Drama Fantasy Epic Action Historical Drama
7.0

20061h 54min

China, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Zhang Yimou

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

Themes

Palace power politics, Poison as instrument, Forbidden alliances, Loyalty vs betrayal, Hidden lineage tensions, Dueling heirs

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Inland Empire

1009. Inland Empire

Horror Thriller Mystery Drama Fantasy
6.8

20063h

United States, France

Director: David Lynch

When actress Nikki Grace gets the lead role in a cursed film, her world becomes more and more surreal, blending realities and ideas of infidelity, reincarnation, and supernatural forces.

Themes

Parallel realities and duplicity, Infidelity and professional risk, Curse and creative ambition, Doppelgänger and identity fragmentation, Deception within production, Surreal cinema as pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

1010. Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Comedy Music Fantasy Adventure Parody
6.8

20061h 33min

United States, Germany

Director: Liam Lynch

In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.

Themes

Ambition and loyalty, Temptation vs mission, Creative collaboration, Economic insecurity, Pursuit of fame, Band dynamics under pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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