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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.

Godzilla vs. Mothra

931. Godzilla vs. Mothra

Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Epic Action
6.2

19921h 42min

Japan

Director: Takao Okawara

Mothra's dark counterpart, Battra, emerges to eliminate humanity on behalf of the Earth. Two tiny fairies called the Cosmos offer their help by calling Mothra to battle the creature. Unfortunately a meteorite has awoken a hibernating Godzilla as a three way battle for the Earth begins.

Themes

Outsiders intrusion vs indigenous resilience, Ecological balance under threat, Corporate greed versus public welfare, Nuclear legacy and accountability, Civilian risk amid crisis, Conservation versus exploitation

Available on

Criterion Channel
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The Muppet Christmas Carol

932. The Muppet Christmas Carol

Music Comedy Family Fantasy Drama
7.8

19921h 26min

United States

Director: Brian Henson

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Themes

Miser vs charity, Childhood memories shaping present, Holiday spirit vs miser, Past and future visions, Victorian era social norms, Puppet motif and puppetry

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Orlando

933. Orlando

Drama Fantasy
7.1

19921h 34min

France, Italy

Director: Sally Potter

England, 1600. Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando, a young nobleman obsessed with poetry, that she will grant him land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.


Aladdin

934. Aladdin

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Romance
8.0

19921h 32min

United States

Director: John Musker

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and responsibility, Wishes and autonomy, Freedom versus control

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Léolo

935. Léolo

Comedy Drama Fantasy
7.4

19921h 47min

Canada, France

Director: Jean-Claude Lauzon

The story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato upon which his mother accidentally fell.


Stay Tuned

936. Stay Tuned

Comedy Fantasy
6.3

19921h 27min

United States

Director: Peter Hyams

Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.


Death Becomes Her

937. Death Becomes Her

Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.7

19921h 44min

United States

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Rejuvenation obsession, Body maintenance, Aging vs youth, Female rivalry, Status pursuit

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Porco Rosso

938. Porco Rosso

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Fantasy
7.7

19921h 33min

Japan

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Duty vs loyalty, Transformation and identity, Rivalry and romance, State pressure on crime, Legacy through leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Batman Returns

939. Batman Returns

Action Fantasy Superhero Action Dark Fantasy
7.1

19922h 6min

United States

Director: Tim Burton

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

Themes

Political corruption, Vigilante justice, Good vs evil, Double life, Birth records pursuit

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge

940. Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge

Horror Fantasy Science Fiction
6.0

19921h 22min

United States

Director: David DeCoteau

After hearing that mystical toymaker Andre Toulon has managed to create a troupe of sentient, living puppets, Nazi underling Dr. Hess sets his sights on exploiting Toulon's powers for the glory of the Reich.