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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.

A Boy Called Christmas

1. A Boy Called Christmas

Family Adventure Fantasy Christmas Family Adventure Epic
6.7
20211h 44min

Overview

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Themes

Family resilience, Belonging through belief, Hope under threat, Myth and reality, Journey as transformation, Generosity as identity

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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8-Bit Christmas

2. 8-Bit Christmas

Family Comedy Fantasy Christmas Family Parody
6.7
20211h 38min

Overview

In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

Themes

Class inequality, Peer pressure and exclusion, Pursuit of material gifts, Family sacrifice and memory, Community bans on video games, Spirit of giving

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife

3. Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Fantasy Comedy Adventure Science Fiction Supernatural Fantasy
7.0
20212h 4min

Overview

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

Themes

Family legacy pressure, Small-town isolation, Intergenerational collaboration, Scientific curiosity, Ancestral care and memory, Paranormal threat management

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?

4. What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?

Drama Romance Fantasy
6.9
20212h 30min

Overview

In the Georgian riverside town of Kutaisi, summertime romance and World Cup fever are in the air. After a pair of chance encounters, pharmacist Lisa and soccer player Giorgi find their plans for a date undone when they both awaken magically transformed with no way to recognize each other.


Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night

5. Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night

Animation Action Fantasy Science Fiction
7.2
20211h 37min

Overview

Asuna Yuuki had never played online games until accidentally putting on the NerveGear for Sword Art Online, the world’s first VRMMORPG. She soon finds herself and other players trapped inside a game, where if a player dies in the game, they die in the real world. As she continues to live on in this world where death is always a step away, a solitary swordsman named Kirito appears before her.


The Spine of Night

6. The Spine of Night

Animation Fantasy Action Horror
6.4
20211h 33min

Overview

When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.


Freaks Out

7. Freaks Out

Adventure Fantasy Drama Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.9
20212h 21min

Overview

Four super-powered circus freaks find themselves trapped in war-torn Rome after their foster father is captured by the Nazis.

Themes

Survival through solidarity, Hidden powers risk, Italian resistance dynamics, Power under control, Circus under occupation, Spectacle as weapon

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Encanto

8. 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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Injustice

9. Injustice

Animation Science Fiction Fantasy Action Adult Animation
6.4
20211h 18min

Overview

When Lois Lane is killed, an unhinged Superman decides to take control of the Earth. Determined to stop him, Batman creates a team of freedom-fighting heroes. But when superheroes go to war, can the world survive?

Themes

Betrayal and shifting loyalties, Fear as political tool, Authoritarian peacekeeping, Post conflict reconstruction, Divided hero coalition, Mass casualty consequences

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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To Chiara

10. To Chiara

Drama Fantasy
6.8
20212h 1min

Overview

The Guerrasio family and friends gather to celebrate Claudio and Carmela’s oldest daughter’s 18th birthday. There is a healthy rivalry between the birthday girl and her 15-year-old sister Chiara as they compete on the dancefloor. It is a happy occasion, and the close-knit family are on top form. However, everything changes the next day when the father disappears. Chiara, unconvinced by the cover story, starts to investigate. As she gets closer to the truth, she is forced to decide what kind of future she wants for herself.