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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.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

701. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Adventure Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.9

20052h 23min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Andrew Adamson

Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Good versus evil, Sibling loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and trust, Prophecy and destiny, Moral resilience under danger

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

702. Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

Adventure Animation Family Fantasy
6.6

20051h 15min

France

Director: Michel Ocelot

Kirikou's Grandfather says that the story of Kirikou and The Witch was too short, so he proceeds to explain more about Kirikou's accomplishments. We find out how little boy became a gardener, a detective, a maker of pottery, a merchant, a traveler and a doctor.


Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

703. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Adventure Fantasy Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
7.7

20052h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mike Newell

When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.

Themes

Deception and exposure, Alliances and rivalry, Competition under pressure, Duty vs loyalty, Secret manipulation, Risk and consequence, Trust in authority

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Nanny McPhee

704. Nanny McPhee

Fantasy Comedy Family Supernatural Fantasy Parent-Child Family
6.6

20051h 37min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Kirk Jones

Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

Themes

Authority and rebellion, Deception and appearances, Guardianship and custody, Discipline and transformation, Nontraditional family formation, Economic leverage in family

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Batman vs. Dracula

705. The Batman vs. Dracula

Animation Action Fantasy Mystery Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.6

20051h 23min

United States

Director: Michael Goguen

Gotham City is terrorized not only by recent escapees Joker and Penguin, but by the original creature of the night, Dracula! Can Batman stop the ruthless vampire before he turns everyone in the city, including The Caped Crusader, Joker and Penguin, into his mindless minions?

Themes

Vampire contagion and fear, Duty to protect innocents, Disguise and manipulation, Power without mercy, Pursuit of a cure, Loyalty and control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Twitches

706. Twitches

Comedy Drama Family Fantasy TV Movie
5.8

20051h 26min

United States

Director: Stuart Gillard

Twins separated at birth, Camryn and Alex meet by chance for the first time on their 21st birthday and discover they're witches with the power to save their homeland of Coventry from the evil that threatens it. But when Camryn leaves Alex to face the darkness alone, will Coventry be doomed? Or will the sisters multiply their magic by standing together?

Themes

Guardianship and sacrifice, Sibling bond under pressure, Hidden power and responsibility, Adoption and chosen family, Cross-world journeys, Prophecy guiding action

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Tideland

707. Tideland

Fantasy Drama Thriller Science Fiction Psychological Drama
6.3

20052h

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: Terry Gilliam

Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.

Themes

Fantasy as coping, Isolation fosters imagination, Parental neglect consequences, Unreliable guardianship, Loneliness drives behavior, Boundary between fantasy and reality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Corpse Bride

708. Corpse Bride

Romance Fantasy Animation Dark Romance Supernatural Fantasy
7.4

20051h 17min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mike Johnson

A nervous groom in a 19th-century village prepares for his arranged marriage, practicing his vows alone in the forest, until one perfect line slips onto a dead woman’s finger and she drags him into the underworld as her husband, leaving his living bride behind as both worlds tilt toward a macabre love triangle.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Class mobility tension, Wealth and legitimacy, Romance vs duty, Gender expectations, Underworld boundary

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Just Like Heaven

709. Just Like Heaven

Drama Comedy Romance Fantasy Romantic Comedy
6.7

20051h 35min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

David just wants a fresh start in his new San Francisco apartment, UNTIL Elizabeth walks through his walls, swears it’s her place, and no one else can see her, forcing him to dig into her past before she disappears for good.

Themes

Urban isolation, Grief versus openness, Memory and belonging, Unseen connection, Work-life tension, Life-or-death decisions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

710. Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Animation Adventure Fantasy Adventure Epic Anime
6.4

20051h 37min

Japan

Director: Hirotsugu Kawasaki

Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are executing their mission of delivering a lost pet to a certain village. However, right in the midst of things, troops led by the mysterious knight, Temujin, attack them. In the violent battle, the three become separated. Temujin challenges Naruto to a fight and at the end of the fierce battle, both fall together from a high cliff...

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Survival under threat, Ethical use of power, Minerals confer control, Factional mistrust, Sacrifice for power

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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