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Movies with fantastical vibe

Raya and the Last Dragon

1. Raya and the Last Dragon

Animation Family Fantasy Action Adventure
7.3
20211h 47min

Overview

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.

Themes

Betrayal within alliances, Intertribal trust under pressure, Fragmentation unity under threat, Loyalty of a lone warrior, Alliances forged in crisis, Disguise of a dragon

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wonder Woman 1984

2. Wonder Woman 1984

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Globetrotting Adventure
5.3
20202h 31min

Overview

A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.

Themes

"movie: wonder woman 1984. genres: action, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Fantasy main themes: superhero, Based on comic, Woman director, Superhero, Based on comic, Woman director full keywords list: superhero, Based on comic, Woman director, 1980s, Action hero, Dc extended universe (dceu). concept analysis: wonder woman 1984 interrogates the cost of wish-fulfillment and the moral duty that accompanies power, Arguing that instantaneous desire often masks deeper loneliness and unmet needs. it ultimately posits that true heroism requires sacrifice, Honesty, And the courage to renounce selfish wants for the common good."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Godmothered

3. Godmothered

Family Fantasy Comedy Parent-Child Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.1
20201h 50min

Overview

A young and unskilled fairy godmother that ventures out on her own to prove her worth by tracking down a young girl whose request for help was ignored. What she discovers is that the girl has now become a grown woman in need of something very different than a "prince charming."

Themes

Media sensationalism, Ratings pressure, Outdated magical formula, Caregiving vs ambition, Unofficial mentorship, Adaptive family dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

4. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Christmas Family
6.0
20201h 52min

Overview

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

Themes

Blended family tension, Duty vs personal desire, Time travel consequences, Protecting sacred artifacts, Intergenerational reconciliation, Teamwork under pressure

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Wolfwalkers

5. Wolfwalkers

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Animated Fantasy Adventure
8.0
20201h 42min

Overview

In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Trust across species, Taming nature, Family duty vs loyalty, Belonging and kinship, Fear of wilderness

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Roald Dahl's The Witches

6. Roald Dahl's The Witches

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Dark Fantasy
5.4
20201h 44min

Overview

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.

Themes

"movie: roald dahl's the witches. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror main themes: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book full keywords list: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Mouse, Transformation, Orphan, Based on children's book, Talking animal. concept analysis: the film explores how love, Resilience, And chosen family empower vulnerable children to confront hidden evils that adults either ignore or cannot see. beneath its fantastical horror, It suggests that knowledge, Solidarity, And moral courage are the true defenses against predatory forces disguised as charm and respectability."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Knight Before Christmas

7. The Knight Before Christmas

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.6
20191h 32min

Overview

A medieval English knight is magically transported to present day where he ends up falling for a high school science teacher.

Themes

"movie: the knight before christmas. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: time travel, Knight, Ontario, Canada, Time travel, Knight, Ontario, Canada full keywords list: time travel, Knight, Ontario, Canada, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the timeless nature of love and the importance of seizing opportunities for happiness. it juxtaposes the simplicity of medieval values with the complexities of modern relationships, Highlighting the transformative power of love across time."

Available on

Netflix
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Frozen II

8. Frozen II

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.8
20191h 43min

Overview

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Legacy and memory, Duty vs autonomy, Resource control forest, Intergroup conflict dam, Protecting nature's balance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

9. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.6
20191h 59min

Overview

Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Themes

Power struggle between realms, Peace through compromise, Interwoven loyalties, Guardianship responsibilities, Family bonds vs duty, Oppression of fairy folk

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson

10. KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson

Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy Anime
7.8
20191h 30min

Overview

It is not strange that the Demon Lord's forces fear the Crimson Demons, the clan from which Megumin and Yunyun originate. Even if the Demon Lord's generals attack their village, the Crimson Demons can just easily brush them off with their supreme mastery of advanced and overpowered magic. When Yunyun receives a seemingly serious letter regarding a potential disaster coming to her hometown, she immediately informs Kazuma Satou and the rest of his party. After a series of wacky misunderstandings, it turns out to be a mere prank by her fellow demon who wants to be an author. Even so, Megumin becomes worried about her family and sets out toward the Crimson Demons' village with the gang. There, Kazuma and the others decide to sightsee the wonders of Megumin's birthplace. However, they soon come to realize that the nonsense threat they received might have been more than just a joke.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Loyalty under pressure, Parody within fantasy, Village defense under siege, Fanfiction as plot driver, Weaponization of magic

Available on

Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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