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Narrative Fantasy movies

A realistic world with one impossible rule used to drive relationships and emotions—not worldbuilding or a magic system.

The Science of Sleep

1. The Science of Sleep

Comedy Drama Fantasy High-Concept Comedy Psychological Drama
7.2
20061h 46min

Overview

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

Themes

Escape through imagination, Dreams versus reality, Artistic collaboration under pressure, Creative self-doubt, Insecurity and love, Surrealism in daily life

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Finding Neverland

2. Finding Neverland

Drama Fantasy Family Drama Narrative Fantasy
7.6
20041h 46min

Overview

During a writing slump, playwright J.M. Barrie meets a widow and her four children, all young boys—who soon become an important part of Barrie’s life and the inspiration that lead him to create his masterpiece. Peter Pan.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Nontraditional parenthood, Public reception shaping work, Kinship inspires art, Family guardianship duty, Marital disruption pressures

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Big Fish

3. Big Fish

Adventure Fantasy Drama Adventure Epic Narrative Fantasy
8.0
20032h 5min

Overview

Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.

Themes

Tall tales vs reality, Parent-child relationship, Aging and illness, Magical realism in life, Fame from storytelling, Love and commitment

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Waking Life

4. Waking Life

Animation Drama Fantasy Adult Animation Psychological Drama
7.7
20011h 41min

Overview

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

Themes

Posthumanity ideas, Meaning of life, Free will, Social philosophy, Philosophical discussions, Situationist politics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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