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Quest Fantasy movies

A journey with a clear goal—artifact, destination, prophecy—powered by trials, allies, and setbacks.

47 Ronin

1. 47 Ronin

Drama Action Fantasy Epic Action Quest Fantasy
6.2
20131h 59min

Overview

Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.

Themes

Honor under duress, Ronin loyalty under pressure, Revenge as social order, Half breed belonging, Samurai sword ethics, Shogun era tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Adventure Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Quest Fantasy
7.8
20122h 49min

Overview

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Power through treasure lure, Identity via journey, Group cohesion during quest, Wizard guidance, Ring temptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Ronal the Barbarian

3. Ronal the Barbarian

Animation Adventure Fantasy Animated Fantasy Adventure Rescue Mission Adventure
6.5
20111h 29min

Overview

Ronal is a young barbarian with low self-esteem, the polar opposite of all the muscular barbarians in his village. He's a real wuss. However, as fate would have it, responsibility for the tribe's survival falls on Ronal's scrawny shoulders, when the evil Lord Volcazar raids the village and abducts every living barbarian with the exception of Ronal, who is forced to go on a perilous quest to save his enslaved clan and thwart Volcazar’s plot to rule the world.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Romance amid conflict, Unexpected alliances, Physical inferiority and hidden strengths, Knowledge as power, Gender expectations in combat

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Adventure Fantasy Quest Fantasy Adventure Epic
8.1
20112h 10min

Overview

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Themes

Good versus evil, Battle as growth catalyst, Saving the world through sacrifice, Magic as responsibility, Teen fantasy coming of age, Self sacrifice as duty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Sucker Punch

5. Sucker Punch

Action Fantasy Thriller Quest Fantasy Mind Game Thriller
6.1
20111h 50min

Overview

A young woman, institutionalized by her abusive stepfather, retreats into a vivid fantasy world where she envisions a plan to escape. Gathering a group of fellow inmates, she embarks on a quest to collect five mystical items, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

Themes

Abuse and control, Institutional coercion, Surreal escape as coping, Survival through fantasy, Power dynamics in institutions, Violence and exploitation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Warrior's Way

6. The Warrior's Way

Adventure Fantasy Action Western Thriller
6.3
20101h 40min

Overview

A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.

Themes

Frontier justice, Deception and disguise, Cycles of violence, Loyalty versus survival, Revenge without closure, Protecting the vulnerable

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Adventure Fantasy Quest Fantasy Adventure Epic
7.7
20102h 26min

Overview

Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty versus desire, Quest for powerful artifacts, Isolation under threat, Friendship tested by danger, Deception among allies

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

8. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.9
20101h 37min

Overview

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Betrayal within ranks, Collective resilience under threat, Duty and guardian responsibility, Sibling rivalry drives violence, Glory obsession in leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

9. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Adventure Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Quest Fantasy
6.5
20101h 56min

Overview

A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Duty vs desire, Loyalty and betrayal, Deception and alliance, Time manipulation ethics, Royal duty pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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One Piece Film: Strong World

10. One Piece Film: Strong World

Animation Fantasy Adventure Anime Quest Fantasy
7.4
20091h 54min

Overview

20 years after his escape from Impel Down, the legendary pirate Shiki, the Golden Lion, reappears causing massive upheaval to the Marines. During his long seclusion, he was able to come up with a scheme to bring the World Government to his knees. On his way to execute the plan, Shiki crosses paths with the Straw Hat Pirates and becomes so impressed with Nami's knowledge of meteorology that he abducts her to forcedly enlist her into his crew. Luffy and the gang end up on a strange land populated with monstrous beasts as they desperately search for Shiki and Nami.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Power abuse, Biological manipulation, Coercion and recruitment, Ecological hazards, Collective action

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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