Supernatural Fantasy backdrop

Supernatural Fantasy movies

Spirits, curses, and mythic beings intrude on everyday life without building a full secondary world.

Shazam!

1. Shazam!

Action Comedy Fantasy Superhero Action High-Concept Comedy
7.0
20192h 12min

Overview

A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Abandonment and trust, Identity and transformation, Belonging vs independence, Foster system strain, Collective heroism

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Isn't It Romantic

2. Isn't It Romantic

Comedy Fantasy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9
20191h 28min

Overview

For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.

Themes

"movie: isn't it romantic. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: new york city, Satire, Romcom, New york city, Satire, Romcom full keywords list: new york city, Satire, Romcom, Parody, Romance, Spoof, Low self esteem, Alternative present, Alternative world, Censored profanity. concept analysis: the film explores the journey of self-acceptance and the importance of loving oneself before seeking love from others. it critiques the unrealistic tropes of romantic comedies while ultimately embracing their charm and transformative power."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Mary Poppins Returns

3. Mary Poppins Returns

Fantasy Family Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Holiday Family
6.7
20182h 11min

Overview

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Themes

Economic precarity, Institutional corruption, Caregiving as catalyst, Family resilience, Debt and repossession, Depression era

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Look Away

4. Look Away

Horror Thriller Fantasy Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.8
20181h 43min

Overview

A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Themes

"movie: look away. genres: horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the psychological impact of societal expectations on self-worth. it delves into the consequences of familial neglect and the dark side of seeking validation through external appearances."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

5. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Comedy Fantasy Horror Family Supernatural Horror
5.6
20181h 30min

Overview

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Themes

"movie: goosebumps 2: haunted halloween. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family main themes: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book full keywords list: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Glasses, Horror for children, Ventriloquist's dummy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of friendship and courage in the face of adversity, Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and family bonds. it also reflects on the consequences of curiosity and the power of storytelling, As characters navigate the challenges posed by their own creations."

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Border

6. Border

Fantasy Drama Crime Supernatural Fantasy Psychological Drama
7.0
20181h 50min

Overview

When a border guard with a sixth sense for identifying smugglers encounters the first person she cannot prove is guilty, she is forced to confront terrifying revelations about herself and humankind.

Themes

Deception and trust, Moral ambiguity under pressure, Otherness and belonging, Boundaries of humanity and myth, Marginalization of outsiders, Trauma and retaliation legacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

I Still See You

7. I Still See You

Thriller Fantasy Mystery Mind Game Thriller Mystic Mystery
5.8
20181h 38min

Overview

Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with a mysterious classmate, Kirk, Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead-and begins a desperate race against time to stop a cunning killer.

Themes

"movie: i still see you. genres: thriller, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery main themes: high school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural, High school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural full keywords list: high school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural, Post-apocalyptic future, Murder, Apocalypse, Death, Ghost. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the haunting nature of unresolved trauma, Illustrating how the past continues to impact the living. it raises ethical questions about the desire to resurrect the dead and the consequences of tampering with life and death."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

8. The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Mystery
6.1
20181h 45min

Overview

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Power and responsibility, Deception and impersonation, Secrets within walls, Family rebuilding after loss, Magic as mentorship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Bleach

9. Bleach

Action Fantasy Adventure Superhero Action Supernatural Fantasy
6.3
20181h 48min

Overview

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki lives an ordinary life, besides being able to see ghosts and the blurry memories of his mother's death under strange circumstances when he was a kid. His peaceful world suddenly breaks as he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a God of Death.

Themes

Duty conflict via moral constraints, Outsider status via supernatural power, Authority vs independence via coercion, Role adoption under pressure, Breach of agreement via power play, Memory fragility via forgotten clues

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

10. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.3
20181h 37min

Overview

Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.

Themes

Family loyalty under threat, Duty amid desire, Deception vs trust, Romance under suspicion, Heritage vs autonomy, Generational tensions

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.