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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.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

361. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Action Adventure Epic
6.9

20171h 59min

United States

Director: Jake Kasdan

Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Themes

Video game quest, Zoologist teamwork, Explorer perspective, Detention catalyst, Cartographer adaptation, Group survival dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Shape of Water

362. The Shape of Water

Drama Fantasy Romance Sword & Sorcery Dark Romance
7.3

20172h 3min

United States

Director: Guillermo del Toro

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

Themes

Cold war paranoia, Otherness and belonging, Interspecies romance, State power vs science, Prejudice and discrimination, Humanity through empathy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Star

363. The Star

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Fantasy
6.3

20171h 26min

United States

Director: Timothy Reckart

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Loyalty and friendship, Protective community action, Courage through adversity, Belonging and purpose, Responsibility for others

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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I Kill Giants

364. I Kill Giants

Fantasy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Supernatural Fantasy
6.1

20171h 46min

Belgium, United Kingdom

Director: Anders Walter

Sophia, a new high school student, tries to make friends with Barbara, who tells her that “she kills giants,” protecting this way her hometown and its inhabitants, who do not understand her strange behavior.

Themes

Trauma and coping, Fantasy as coping mechanism, Bullying dynamics and resilience, Adolescent identity under pressure, Support systems in crisis, Grief and maternal illness

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tigers Are Not Afraid

365. Tigers Are Not Afraid

Fantasy Horror Drama Thriller Supernatural Horror
6.9

20171h 23min

Mexico

Director: Issa López

When her mother suddenly disappears with no one to care for her, young Estrella ends up on the street and joins a gang of children, triggering a dangerous and tragic chain of events.

Themes

Drug war marginalization, Gang coercion loyalty, Street orphans resilience, Ghost memory haunting, Police indifference complicity, Marginalized family absence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Cold Skin

366. Cold Skin

Horror Fantasy Drama Monster Horror Dark Fantasy
6.0

20171h 46min

France, Spain

Director: Xavier Gens

A young man who arrives at a remote island finds himself trapped in a battle for his life.

Themes

Isolation and captivity, Power and domination, Survival under threat, Uneasy companionship, Resistance to rescue, Otherness and boundaries

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower

367. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower

Action Animation Drama Fantasy Romance
7.4

20172h

Director: Tomonori Sudo

Ten years after the Fourth Holy Grail War, a devastating clash between Masters and Servants, another war erupts. Shirou Emiya, whose father fought in the first battle, was leading a peaceful life with the warmhearted Sakura Matou. But when hidden forces begin to stir, Shirou resolves to fulfill his father’s dying wish, protect Sakura, and fight for the Holy Grail.


My Little Pony: The Movie

368. My Little Pony: The Movie

Family Animation Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
6.1

20171h 39min

Canada, United States

Director: Jayson Thiessen

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

Themes

Loyalty vs self-interest, Trust under pressure, Deception and betrayal, Leadership under crisis, Power and restraint, Friendship as resilience

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Unicorn Store

369. Unicorn Store

Fantasy Drama Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Family Drama
5.6

20171h 31min

United States

Director: Brie Larson

A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

Themes

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Dave Made a Maze

370. Dave Made a Maze

Comedy Adventure Horror Fantasy Rescue Mission Adventure
6.3

20171h 21min

United States

Director: Bill Watterson

Dave, an artist who has yet to complete anything significant in his career, builds a fort in his living room out of pure frustration, only to wind up trapped by the fantastical pitfalls, booby traps, and critters of his own creation. Ignoring his warnings, Dave’s girlfriend Annie leads a band of oddball explorers on a rescue mission. Once inside, they find themselves trapped in an ever-changing supernatural world, threatened by booby traps and pursued by a bloodthirsty Minotaur.

Themes

Unfinished artist pursuit, Booby traps danger, Maze confinement, Rescue mission dynamics, Creatures inside maze, Frustration fuels maze

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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