Epic fantasy movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant epic fantasy movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out epic fantasy, exciting, dark fantasy, epic, stylized and fairy tale films and TV shows about / with fantasy world, magic, good versus evil, danger, sword, medieval, magical, mythology, sword and sorcery and destiny plots mostly in Fantasy, Adventure and Action genres shot in USA, UK, Japan and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as epic fantasy: Stardust (2007), Clash of the Titans (1981), Kung Fu Panda (2008), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973), Conan the Destroyer (1984), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Eragon (2006), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013), Clash of the Titans (2010).
Best films
List of epic fantasy movies
297K
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Iceland, UK, USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his ...
Style:
fairy tale, romantic, feel good, dark fantasy, captivating ...
Audience:
family outing, date night, chick flick, kids, teens ...
Plot:
witch, magic, true love, fantasy world, magical, curses spells and rituals, sword fight, love and romance, imaginary kingdom, fall in love, chase, imaginary ...
Time:
19th century, year 2007, 2000s, future, 50s ...
Place:
england, britain, europe
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head, and battling the Kraken monster.
Style:
sexy, exciting, visually stunning, dark fantasy, mystical ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, teens, boys' night
Plot:
mythology, legends and myths, greek god, monster, myth, giant bird, roman empire, greek mythology, bare breasts, giant monster, zeus, sword and sorcery ...
Time:
ancient times, 1900s, 80s, future
Place:
ancient greece, greece, europe
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 179 min.
Story:
Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Style:
epic, atmospheric, captivating, dark fantasy, exciting ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, kids, manly, chick flick ...
Plot:
magic, fantasy world, sword fight, wizard, magical, friendship, mission, good versus evil, monster, middle earth, sword and sorcery, mythology ...
Time:
2000s, year 2002, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place:
iran, new zealand
Is relevant?
572K
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Japan, China, Russia
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master ...
Style:
feel good, entertaining, computer animated, 3d animation, epic fantasy ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, family friendly, girls' night, toddlers ...
Plot:
kung fu, martial arts, mentor, talking animal, warrior, chosen one, master, furry, training, good versus evil, transformation, pride and honor ...
Time:
year 2008, 2000s
Place:
china, asia, iran, ancient china, seattle
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught ...
Style:
exciting, epic fantasy, tense, epic, talky ...
Audience:
kids, family outing
Plot:
greek mythology, giant monster, monster, skeleton, dragon, mythology, adventurer, sword and sorcery, prophecy, ancient world, stop motion, giant ...
Time:
ancient times, year 1963
Place:
ancient greece, greece, rome italy, hellas
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Sinbad and his crew intercept a homunculus carrying a golden tablet. Koura, the creator of the homunculus and practitioner of evil magic, wants the tablet back and pursues Sinbad. Meanwhile Sinbad meets the Vizier who has another part of the ...
Style:
exciting, epic fantasy, light, suspense, humorous ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
cyclops, sinbad, mythology, treasure hunt, arabian nights, medieval, sword and sorcery, adventurer, supernatural, monster, giant monster, stop motion ...
Time:
medieval times, middle ages, 8th century
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Based on a character created by Robert E. Howard, this fast-paced, occasionally humorous sequel to Conan the Barbarian features the hero (Arnold Schwarzenegger) as he is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) to safely escort a teen ...
Style:
cult classic, perverse, suspenseful, exciting, entertaining ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
barbarian, sword and sorcery, warrior, master warrior, good versus evil, black magic, female warrior, human sacrifice, rescue, medieval, sword, imaginary kingdom ...
Time:
80s, year 1984, prehistoric times, 20th century, stone age
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Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
A film adaptation of the classic sword and sorcery hero, Conan the Barbarian. A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood ...
Style:
dark fantasy, epic, epic fantasy, stylized, exciting ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
sword and sorcery, barbarian, sword fight, warrior, medieval, fight, violence, snake, good versus evil, black magic, mythology, warlord ...
Time:
year 1982, 20th century, stone age, 80s, prehistoric times ...
Is relevant?
134K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, Hungary, USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Style:
fairy tale, mythical, exciting, serious, epic ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, teen fantasy, girls' night ...
Plot:
dragon, chosen one, heroic mission, imaginary kingdom, supernatural ability, imaginary, sword and sorcery, young heroes, fantasy world, good versus evil, legends and myths, danger ...
Time:
year 2006, 20th century
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once ...
Style:
fairy tale, epic fantasy, exciting, fantasy adventure, enigmatic ...
Audience:
pre-teens, kids, teens, girls' night, family friendly ...
Plot:
giant, magic, imaginary kingdom, heroic mission, save the princess, youth, mythology, good versus evil, throne, princess, sword and sorcery, heroes ...
Time:
middle ages, year 2013, 2010s, 18th century
Place:
seattle, london, england, tower bridge london
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK, Australia
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and ...
Style:
entertaining, serious, exciting, mythical, mystical ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
mythology, greek mythology, legends and myths, ancient history, monster, good versus evil, supernatural ability, medieval, myth, god, sword fight, ancient ...
Time:
year 2010, ancient times, 2010s, 2000s
Place:
greece, ancient greece, europe
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 201 min.
Story:
Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark ...
Style:
epic, breathtaking, atmospheric, captivating, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, manly, chick flick ...
Plot:
sword fight, magic, wizard, magical, battles, good versus evil, courage, monster, creature, friendship, sword and sorcery, ancient ...
Time:
year 2003, 2000s, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place:
iran, new zealand
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 143 min.
Story:
Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, the they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the ...
Style:
fairy tale, atmospheric, exciting, visually stunning, epic ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, family friendly, teen fantasy ...
Plot:
fantasy world, witch, talking animal, good versus evil, magic, legends and myths, heroes, medieval, magical, wizard, sword fight, imaginary kingdom ...
Time:
1940s, year 2005, year 1940, future, 20th century
Place:
england, london, antarctic
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Germany, USA, Belgium
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to ...
Style:
sexy, entertaining, epic fantasy, epic, saga ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night, girls' night
Plot:
ancient history, sword fight, ancient egypt, medieval, sword and sorcery, desert, sorceress, barbarian, vigilante, warrior, mythology, revenge ...
Time:
year 2002, ancient times, 2000s
Place:
africa, middle east, egypt
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel and Gretel have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell-bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches... their ...
Style:
fairy tale, dark fantasy, exciting, modern fairy tale, epic fantasy ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, chick flick, teen fantasy, boys' night
Plot:
witch, supernatural, magic, good versus evil, witch hunt, bounty hunter, curses spells and rituals, hansel and gretel, danger, transformation, blood, chase ...
Time:
year 2013, year 2000, 2010s
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK, Japan, USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain ...
Style:
fairy tale, dark fantasy, epic, exciting, modern fairy tale ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, chick flick, family outing, date night ...
Plot:
witch, magic, good versus evil, fantasy world, snow white, heroine, evil queen, princess, sorceress, destiny, queen, immortality ...
Time:
middle ages, year 2012, 2010s, medieval times, 16th century
Place:
england, germany
Is relevant?
35K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
TV adaptation of the fantasy film 'Willow', which centered on a dwarf farmer who does magic.
Style:
epic fantasy, entertaining, captivating, queer cinema
Plot:
princess, fantasy world, chosen one, kingdom, rescue mission, treasure hunter, queen, magic, journey, prince, fight, wizard ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Style:
3d animation, epic fantasy, fairy tale, anime, saga ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
shrek, anthropomorphic cat, cat, talking animal, talking cat, furry, animal, anthropomorphic animal, travel, wolf, wish fulfillment, excalibur ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
spain, europe
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Diana Bishop, historian and witch, accesses Ashmole 782 and knows she must solve its mysteries. She is offered help by the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, but he's a vampire and witches should never trust vampires.
Style:
romantic, stylized, scenic, captivating, epic fantasy ...
Plot:
witch, vampire, magic, supernatural, danger, vampire human love, love and romance, interspecies romance, impossible love, witchcraft, time travel, magical power ...
Time:
2020s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
london, chicago, venice, france, united kingdom ...
Is relevant?
135K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, Australia, China, Hong Kong
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
Style:
exciting, serious, epic fantasy, entertaining, stylized ...
Audience:
teens, teen fantasy, boys' night, adult
Plot:
mythology, ancient egypt, egyptian mythology, good versus evil, fantasy world, myth, desert, legends and myths, danger, supernatural, evil god, save the day ...
Time:
ancient times, 2010s, year 2016
Place:
egypt, africa, north africa
Is relevant?
293K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, China, Canada, Japan
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and ...
Style:
exciting, dark fantasy, epic fantasy, breathtaking, psychotronic ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
sword and sorcery, wizard, magic, warrior, monster, fantasy world, kingdom, good versus evil, sorcerer, magician, creature, invasion ...
Time:
year 2016, future, 2010s
Place:
chile
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA, Canada, France, Australia
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
After overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
Style:
fairy tale, epic, visually stunning, epic fantasy, mystical ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, family friendly, teens, girls' night ...
Plot:
fantasy world, steampunk, journey, magical, alternate reality, orphan, witch, parallel universe, parallel world, imaginary, heroes, literary ...
Time:
year 2007, 2000s
Place:
england, london, oxford university
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
As Rebel leaders map their strategy for an all-out attack on the Emperor's newer, bigger Death Star. Han Solo remains frozen in the cavernous desert fortress of Jabba the Hutt, the most loathsome outlaw in the universe, who is also keeping ...
Style:
futuristic, cult classic, action adventure, visually stunning, epic fantasy ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, teens, boys' night ...
Plot:
star wars, space opera, alien, space and aliens, intergalactic, jedi, heroic mission, space station, space wars, space battle, good versus evil, outer space ...
Time:
20th century, future, year 1983, 80s
Place:
space western
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min.
TV show
Story:
In a mystical and dark city filled with humans, fairies and other creatures, a police detective investigates a series of gruesome murders leveled against the fairy population. During his investigation, the detective becomes the prime suspect and ...
Style:
dark fantasy, sensual, gothic, erotic, costume drama ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
mythical creature, steampunk, interspecies romance, fairy, fantasy world, social injustice, monster, politician, alternate reality, class differences, sorceress, female friendship ...
Time:
victorian era, 19th century
Place:
england
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
Immediately after the events of The Desolation of Smaug, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog ...
Style:
epic, exciting, fantasy adventure, visually stunning, entertaining ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, chick flick, adult
Plot:
fantasy world, sword fight, battles, good versus evil, sword and sorcery, dragon, imaginary kingdom, middle earth, elf, wizard, wizards and magicians, epic battle ...
Time:
year 2014, 2010s, future
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 161 min.
Story:
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
Style:
epic, breathtaking, heroic, fantasy adventure, visually stunning ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, adult
Plot:
fantasy world, magical, dragon, good versus evil, sword fight, magic, sword and sorcery, imaginary kingdom, elf, warrior, creature, middle earth ...
Time:
2010s, year 2013
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
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 ...
Style:
exciting, entertaining, atmospheric, epic, saga ...
Audience:
teens, teen fantasy, kids, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
magic, magical, witch, sorcerer, friendship, imaginary, supernatural, good versus evil, chosen one, artifact, wizards and magicians, magic wand ...
Time:
year 2011, 2010s, year 1997, year 1998, near future ...
Place:
london, europe, england
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story:
In a land where no magic is present. A land where the strong make the rules and weak have to obey. A land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Three years ago, Xiao Yan, who had shown talents none had ...
Style:
anime, tense, 3d animation, epic fantasy, action packed ...
Plot:
martial arts, magic, fantasy world, lifestyle change, dream world, supernatural power, magical power, wizards and magicians, magical, male protagonist, heaven, changing lives ...
Is relevant?
72K
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur", chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately his death.
Style:
cult classic, epic, fairy tale, exciting, serious ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
knight, king arthur, sword fight, arthurian legend, mythology, sex scene, sword and shield, legend, medieval, black magic, sword and sorcery, sorcerer ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 5th century, year 1981, 6th century ...
Place:
europe, england, britain
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Welcome to Yamauchi, a world inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a race of three-legged ravens who shapeshift into humans. The land is divided into four regions—North, South, East, and West—each ruled by a noble family. Yukiya, the son of a leader in ...
Style:
anime, epic fantasy, captivating, psychological, political
Plot:
conspiracy, crow, shapeshifting, shapeshifter, clan, alternate world, raven, aristocracy, japanese mythology, alternate reality, royalty, bird ...
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