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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.

One Missed Call

751. One Missed Call

Horror Mystery Fantasy Supernatural Horror Whodunit
6.2

20031h 52min

Japan

Director: Takashi Miike

People mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, in the form of the sound of them reacting to their own violent deaths, along with the exact date and time of their future death, listed on the message log. The plot thickens as the surviving characters pursue the answers to this mystery which could save their lives.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Media sensationalism, Intergenerational trauma, Fear of the unseen, Technological hauntings, Family abuse dynamics

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Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

752. Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

Fantasy Animation Adventure Crime Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.7

20031h 14min

United States

Director: Tim Maltby

As if the Penguin wasn't enough to contend with, a new vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City, and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern. Being the World's Greatest Detective and The Dark Knight, he sets out to uncover her identity while stopping a dangerous criminal plot.

Themes

Deception through masquerade, Vigilante justice vs law, Collaboration under threat, Revenge and vendetta cycles, Authority corruption and control, Weapon trafficking networks

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Underworld

753. Underworld

Fantasy Action Thriller Dark Fantasy Epic Action
7.0

20032h 2min

United States

Director: Len Wiseman

Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets are off when a female vampire warrior named Selene, who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, becomes smitten with a peace-loving male werewolf, Michael, who wants to end the war.

Themes

Vampire werewolf divide, Centuries of war, Betrayal and alliance, Bloodline destiny, Revenge as motive, Power struggles across factions

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Nothing

754. Nothing

Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction Dark Comedy High-Concept Fantasy
6.1

20031h 30min

Canada

Director: Vincenzo Natali

The film tells the story of two good friends who live together, Andrew, an agoraphobic travel agent who works from his home, and Dave, a loser who works in an office where he is treated with contempt. Just when it seems things can't get any worse for the two, the entire world outside of their house disappears and is replaced with an endless white void.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Isolation and dependence, Trauma and growth, Erasure through hate, Confinement and conflict, Self-definition through adversity


Freaky Friday

755. Freaky Friday

Family Fantasy Comedy Romance Parent-Child Family
6.4

20031h 37min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

Themes

Generational role reversal, Family expectations and autonomy, Premature adulthood pressure, Selfless acts, Family bonding under stress, Parent child empathy

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

756. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Adventure Fantasy Action Treasure Hunt Swashbuckling Fantasy
8.1

20032h 23min

United States

Director: Gore Verbinski

When wily Captain Barbossa steals Jack Sparrow's ship and kidnaps the governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth, her childhood friend Will Turner joins forces with Jack to save her and recapture Jack's ship, the Black Pearl.

Themes

Loyalty vs ambition, Mutiny and betrayal, Gold as leverage, Romance under danger, Naval authority vs piracy, Curse as weapon

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Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

757. Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.7

20031h 26min

United States

Director: Tim Johnson

The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Power and responsibility, Competing obligations, Authority and substitution, Love vs duty

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Bruce Almighty

758. Bruce Almighty

Fantasy Comedy Parody Supernatural Fantasy
6.8

20031h 41min

United States

Director: Tom Shadyac

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

Themes

Power with restraint, Free will limits, Spiritual test of power, Prayer driven chaos, Ambition versus humility, Media influence and trust

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Maléfique

759. Maléfique

Fantasy Horror Mystery
6.2

20031h 30min

France

Director: Eric Valette

Four prisoners discover a handwritten book of black magic in their cell, and decide to use it to escape.


Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters

760. Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters

Animation Fantasy Adventure Family Science Fiction
6.9

20031h 24min

Director: Tsutomu Shibayama

After an old wizard is freed from a mysterious tomb, Doraemon, a robotic cat, along with Nobita Nobi, a pre-teen boy, goes to the Wind Village in order to prevent any mishaps there.