Magical creature movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant magical creature movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, fairy tale, entertaining, exciting, humorous and feel good films and TV shows about / with magical creature, magic, fantasy world, friendship, magical, wizards and magicians, supernatural, good versus evil, creature and monster plots mostly in Fantasy, Adventure and Family genres shot in USA, UK, China and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as magical creature: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Mavka: The Forest Song (2023), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), The Bureau of Magical Things (2018), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Upon The Magic Roads (2021), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Artemis Fowl (2020), The Last Warrior: Root of Evil (2021), Disenchantment (2018).
Best films
List of magical creature movies
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Norway
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
When the King and Queen are poisoned, brothers Per and Pål get arrested, suspected of being behind it. Younger brother Espen "Ash Lad" and Princess Kristin set out on a quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, which is said to be ...
Style:
fairy tale, funny, exciting, romantic, light
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
magical creature, castle, obsessive quest, norse mythology, royal family, bravery, kingdom, medieval, search and rescue, heroes, love and romance, poisoning ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.
Style:
fairy tale, exciting, visually stunning, scary, spooky ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, family friendly, girls' night ...
Plot:
magical creature, fantasy world, fairy, magical, imaginary, children, siblings relations, magic, family relations, estate, parent child relationship, troll ...
Time:
year 2008, 21st century
Place:
new england, usa
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Mavka — a Soul of the Forest and its Warden — faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as guardian to the Heart of the Forest, when she falls in love with a human — the talented young musician Lukas.
Style:
3d animation, sincere, independent film, light, captivating ...
Plot:
magical creature, magic, mythical creature, musician, magical, folklore, true love, fairy, forest, miraculous event, mysterious character, nature ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Plot unknown.
Style:
feel good, 3d animation, entertaining, light, anime ...
Audience:
kids, date night, toddlers, family friendly
Plot:
dragon, tough girl, female warrior, female protagonist, travel, kung fu, disney princess, imaginary kingdom, magical creature, imaginary, strong female lead, magic ...
Time:
2020s, future
Place:
asia, southeast asia, usa
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Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: Australia, Germany
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
When ordinary teenager Kyra touches a mysterious book, she is transformed into a Tri-ling-–part-human, part-fairy and part-elf. In addition to acquiring amazing magical powers, Kyra discovers a secret world of magic all around her.
Style:
feel good, exciting, captivating, light
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
magical power, fairy, magical creature, parallel world, elf, research, friendship, magic, supernatural power, teenager, temple, wizards and magicians ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
asia, vietnam, thailand
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Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 142 min.
Story:
In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, though he's unaware of the dangers that lie ...
Style:
fairy tale, mysterious, breathtaking, exciting, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
magic, magical creature, wizard, fantasy world, magical, good versus evil, psychopath, animal cruelty, curse, witch, wizards and magicians, harry potter ...
Time:
2020s, year 1932, year 1939, 1930s
Place:
berlin germany, germany, new york, rio de janeiro, london ...
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA, Canada
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the ...
Style:
fairy tale, light, entertaining, dark fantasy, cliffhanger ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, teens, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
magic, witch, fantasy world, good versus evil, wizard, friendship, magical creature, sorcerer, magic wand, harry potter, chase, teleportation ...
Time:
1920s, year 2016, 2010s, 20th century
Place:
new york, london, arizona, manhattan new york city, brooklyn new york city ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
When aspiring knight Gareth goes in search of a fallen comet rumored to contain gold, he is shocked to instead find the dragon Drago. After Drago saves Gareth's life the two become intricately bonded, and must work together to defeat an evil ...
Style:
saga, suspense, enigmatic, entertaining, exciting ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
dragon, magical creature, sword and sorcery, mythical creature, sword, female warrior, fortress, medieval, friendship, good versus evil, sorcery, fire breathing dragon ...
Time:
middle ages, 9th century
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, War
Country: Mexico, Spain
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Living with her tyrannical stepfather in a new home with her pregnant mother, 10-year-old Ofelia feels alone until she explores a decaying labyrinth guarded by a mysterious faun who claims to know her destiny. If she wishes to return to her real ...
Style:
fairy tale, dark fantasy, surreal, atmospheric, gothic ...
Audience:
kids, teen fantasy, date night, adult, teen drama
Plot:
monster, fantasy world, imagination, creature, mythology, macabre, legends and myths, magical, young heroes, imaginary, good versus evil, maze ...
Time:
1940s, 2000s, year 1944, 20th century, year 2006
Place:
spain, south america, europe, canada
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Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Russia
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Romantic John the Fool and his friend Foal set out on a series of unpredictable adventures in different magical worlds. The two buddies will have to outsmart an evil tyrant king, catch the firebird, and find John’s true love.
Style:
fairy tale, feel good, humorous, folk tale, mystical ...
Audience:
family outing, family friendly
Plot:
friendship, magical creature, talking animal, folk hero, magic, folklore, heroes, legend, farm, czar, quest, children ...
Place:
russia
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK, Canada, USA, France
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
A fantasy adventure that picks up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ...
Style:
fairy tale, dark fantasy, cute, saga, costume drama ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, teens, adult
Plot:
female protagonist, magical creature, fairy, strong female character, princess, kingdom, witchcraft, mother daughter conflict, wizards and magicians, magical, evil queen, fictional kingdom ...
Time:
year 2019, medieval times
Place:
europe, united kingdom, france
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus ...
Style:
dark fantasy, breathtaking, atmospheric, mysterious, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, kids, family outing, family friendly ...
Plot:
witch, fantasy world, wizards and magicians, magical, curse, magical creature, harry potter, sorcerer, wizard, witchcraft, circus, good versus evil ...
Time:
1920s
Place:
paris france, london, france, england, alps ...
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Italy, UK, France
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Artemis Fowl the second, a young Irish criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy LEPrecon officer Holly Short for ransom to fund rescuing his father. Once a transaction is made, they go onto a hunt for the evil pixie Opal Koboi and rush to save Artemis ...
Style:
atmospheric, captivating, humorous, colorful, surreal ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, chick flick
Plot:
magical creature, fantasy life, fairy, magic, genius, dream world, humour, elf, fantasy world, mythical creature, child, mythology ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
ireland
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she befriends Sora, a weak little slime, ...
Style:
anime, captivating, iyashikei, epic fantasy
Plot:
isekai, fantasy world, slime, magic, magical, magical creature, teamwork, journey, friends, monster, female protagonist, adventure hero ...
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Russia
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
Peace and tranquility have set in Belogorie. The evil was defeated and Ivan is now enjoying his well-deserved fame. He is surrounded by his family, friends and small wonders from the modern world that help him lead a comfortable life. Luckily, he ...
Style:
fairy tale, humorous, colorful, children's story, stylized ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
imaginary, imaginary kingdom, magical creature, wizards and magicians, fantasy world, magic, friends, good versus evil, wizard, danger, strong man, escapades ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Tsuyoshi Mukohda, an ordinary salaryman, is suddenly transported to another world one day. The unique skill he gains upon arrival in this world is the seemingly useless "Online Grocery." Mukohda is discouraged at first, but the modern ...
Style:
anime, entertaining, captivating, funny, humorous ...
Plot:
cooking, fantasy world, parallel world, kingdom, imaginary kingdom, dream world, magical creature, wolf, magic, isekai, slime, skill ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Fourth installment in the animated franchise.
Style:
feel good, 3d animation, humorous, fairy tale, spooky ...
Audience:
kids, horror for children
Plot:
magical creature, vampire, wolf, frankenstein, magic, werewolf, hotel, monster, witch, escapades, eccentric family, dracula ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Place:
usa, transylvania, romania, south america
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in a ruined medieval city called Dreamland, Disenchantment follows the grubby adventures of a hard-drinking princess, her feisty elf companion and her personal demon.
Style:
adult animation, feel good, humorous, entertaining, captivating ...
Audience:
kids, adult
Plot:
demon, fantasy world, friendship, alcohol abuse, dark humor, female protagonist, goofy hero, medieval, princess, magical, king, teenage girl ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Ireland, Canada
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it.
Style:
3d animation, entertaining, humorous, sincere, captivating ...
Audience:
kids, girls' night
Plot:
unicorn, magical creature, magical power, cartoon horse, my little pony, princess, best friend, animal life, animal, magical, friendship, friend ...
Time:
2020s, future
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Country: Russia
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
19-year-old Egor Chudinov lost his parents: they went on an ethnographic expedition to the Perm region and did not return. Together with his uncle Nikolay, Egor goes in search. Philology students Nadya and Tanya join the heroes on their journey. All ...
Style:
suspense, enigmatic, captivating, mystical, atmospheric ...
Plot:
disappearance, legends and myths, magical creature, supernatural, folklore, folk horror, magic, riddles and clues, magical power, search and rescue, wizards and magicians, secret ...
Place:
russia
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Musical
Country: Germany, Austria
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Ida has a hard time making friends. One day, her weird class teacher announces that everyone in the class will have a magical animal with them. Ida is put to the side of the fox Rabbat. Benni, just like Ida also an outsider, has the turtle Henrietta ...
Style:
semi serious, entertaining, captivating, light hearted, feel good ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing
Plot:
magical creature, friendship, teamwork, talking animal, children, magic, investigation, human animal relationship, friends, fantasy world, animal human communication, acceptance ...
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The coastal town of Bristol Cove is known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings ...
Style:
exciting, enigmatic, suspense, suspenseful, tense ...
Plot:
mermaid, boat, legend, suburban life, sea, fisherman, sea creature, supernatural being, danger, investigation, small town, mythical creature ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
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Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Yuan Shuai, a debt-ridden animal-breeder, tries to get out of his financial predicament by finding a wealthy girlfriend through matchmaking dates. He unexpectedly meets and fall in love with the fox demon, Bai Xianchu, who has arrived to the mortal ...
Style:
not serious, exciting, entertaining, light, humorous ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
transformation, forbidden love, fox, fantasy world, magic, monster, love story, couple relations, male female relationship, love affair, relationships, magical creature ...
Place:
china, shanghai
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Australia, Taiwan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Set 1,300 years after the events of How to Train Your Dragon, dragons are now just a legend to the modern world. When a geological anomaly opens an immense, miles-deep fissure in the Earth’s surface, scientists from all over the world gather at a ...
Style:
entertaining, funny, semi serious, feel good, captivating
Audience:
pre-teens, family outing, kids
Plot:
magical creature, children, human animal relationship, scientist, dragon, animal, fire breathing dragon, escapades, fantasy world, teamwork, mischievous children, friends ...
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 147 min.
Story:
Best friends Sophie and Agatha who uncover where fairytale legacies go to school: the School for Good and Evil, where ordinary boys and girls are trained to be fairy tale heroes and villains. Sophie, with her princess ambitions, knows she’ll be ...
Style:
fairy tale, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime
Audience:
teens, chick flick
Plot:
magic, friends, friendship, teenager, fantasy world, witchery, skill, castle, spell, wizards and magicians, girlfriend, magical creature ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: China, Japan, Hong Kong
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues ...
Style:
captivating, enigmatic, suspense, tense, surreal ...
Plot:
magical creature, poet, supernatural, emperor, investigation, black cat, secret, death, mysticism, danger, chinese emperor, mistress ...
Time:
8th century, 9th century
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: France, West Germany
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
There is a war in the world between the men and the women. A young girl tries to escape this reality and comes to a hidden place where a strange unicorn lives with a family: Sister, Brother, many children and an old woman that never leaves her bed ...
Style:
mind bending, surreal, atmospheric, psychological, offbeat ...
Audience:
toddlers
Plot:
surrealism, pig, children, death, old woman, breast feeding, misogyny, female soldier, brother sister relationship, eccentric family, magical creature, talking animal ...
Time:
year 1975, future
Place:
turkey
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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
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
For years, the land of Altera has observed an uneasy peace between the humans, the elves, and the beasts who are loyal to the legendary Black Dragon. But when the dragon wakes from its hibernation, mobilizing a force of beasts to make war, a small ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, anime
Audience:
kids
Plot:
dragon, good versus evil, battles, elf, wizards and magicians, enemy, fantasy world, fight, sword and sorcery, beast, warrior, magic ...
Time:
year 2014
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
As the animated version of Stephen Chow's 2008 hit comedy CJ7, CJ7: The Cartoon loosely adopts the original plot of how a father and a son accidentally pick up an alien named CJ7. The film has a newly developed story line during which CJ7 ...
Style:
captivating, cute, light hearted, emotional, touching ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
alien, magical creature, father son relationship, alien encounter, supernatural, alien creature, human alien relationship, alien life-form, family life, escapades, alien contact, creature ...
Place:
hong kong
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