Best Fantasy Movies
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Best Fantasy Movies
TOP Movies: Stardust (2007), Shrek (2001), Avatar (2009), Doctor Strange (2016), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Warcraft (2016), Thor (2011), Maleficent (2014), Howl's Moving Castle (2004).
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Genre: Action, 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, exciting, captivating, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, kids, chick flick, manly ...
Plot:
sword fight, wizard, magic, fantasy world, friendship, magical, monster, mission, creature, sword and sorcery, mythology, good versus evil ...
Time:
2000s, year 2002, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place:
iran
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Genre: Action, 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, atmospheric, breathtaking, captivating, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, chick flick, manly ...
Plot:
sword fight, wizard, magic, magical, battles, creature, courage, monster, friendship, sword and sorcery, good versus evil, medieval ...
Time:
year 2003, 2000s, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place:
iran
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 178 min.
Story:
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make ...
Style:
epic, atmospheric, scenic, breathtaking, stylized ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, manly, girls' night ...
Plot:
sword fight, friendship, fantasy world, wizard, sword and sorcery, magic, good versus evil, mythology, middle earth, magical, river, hobbit ...
Time:
year 2001, future, 2000s, prehistory, prehistoric times
Place:
new zealand, iran, detroit
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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, epic, scenic ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
fantasy world, witch, good versus evil, legends and myths, magic, magical, medieval, imaginary kingdom, parallel world, winter, sword fight, heroes ...
Time:
1940s, year 2005, future, year 1940, 20th century
Place:
antarctic, england, london
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 169 min.
Story:
Captain Barbossa, long believed to be dead, has come back to life and is headed to the edge of the Earth with Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. But nothing is quite as it seems.
Style:
exciting, entertaining, stylized, dark fantasy, humorous ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, girls' night ...
Plot:
pirate, swashbuckler, ship, sword fight, fantasy world, supernatural, friendship, treasure hunt, journey, determination, treasure, courage ...
Time:
18th century, year 2007, 2000s, georgian era
Place:
fictional island, caribbean, britain, iran, singapore
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 143 min.
Story:
Jack Sparrow, a freewheeling 17th-century pirate, quarrels with a rival pirate bent on pillaging Port Royal. When the governor's daughter is kidnapped, Sparrow decides to help the girl's love save her.
Style:
exciting, fairy tale, entertaining, dark fantasy, visually stunning ...
Audience:
teens, kids, girls' night, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
pirate, treasure hunt, ship, sword fight, fantasy world, treasure, captain, pirate ship, pirate captain, swashbuckler, curses spells and rituals, escapades ...
Time:
18th century, year 2003, 2000s, georgian era
Place:
caribbean, britain, iran, fictional island, haiti ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
Captain Jack Sparrow works his way out of a blood debt with the ghostly Davey Jones, he also attempts to avoid eternal damnation.
Style:
exciting, humorous, entertaining, mystical, saga ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, kids, girls' night, chick flick ...
Plot:
pirate, sword fight, fantasy world, swashbuckler, ship, treasure, beast, supernatural, revenge, fortune teller, treasure hunt, magical ...
Time:
18th century, year 2006, georgian era, 2000s
Place:
caribbean, britain, iran, fictional island, jamaica
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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, sad, epic ...
Audience:
teens, kids, chick flick, family friendly, pre-teens ...
Plot:
magic, magical, witch, supernatural, sorcerer, imaginary, chosen one, dragon, wizards and magicians, friendship, harry potter, good versus evil ...
Time:
year 2011, 2010s, year 1997, 20th century, year 1998 ...
Place:
london, europe, england
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 161 min.
Story:
Ignoring threats to his life, Harry returns to Hogwarts to investigate – aided by Ron and Hermione – a mysterious series of attacks.
Style:
fairy tale, entertaining, exciting, dark fantasy, suspense ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
magic, harry potter, witch, magical, boarding school, fantasy world, creature, wizard, teacher, supernatural, youth, chosen one ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, year 2002, year 1992, year 1993 ...
Place:
london, england, europe
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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, suspenseful, entertaining, serious ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, adult
Plot:
fantasy world, sword fight, battles, sword and sorcery, dragon, good versus evil, imaginary kingdom, knight, elf, wizards and magicians, middle earth, adventurer ...
Time:
year 2014, 2010s, future
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 152 min.
Story:
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard -- with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he ...
Style:
fairy tale, entertaining, exciting, touching, teen ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, pre-teens, family friendly ...
Plot:
harry potter, magic, wizard, witch, friendship, fantasy world, magical, boarding school, chosen one, youth, children, school ...
Time:
year 2001, 80s, year 1991, year 1981, 20th century ...
Place:
england, europe, london, yorkshire
Is relevant ?
Genre: Adventure, Drama, 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, entertaining, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, kids, chick flick, adult
Plot:
dragon, fantasy world, magical, sword fight, sword and sorcery, magic, good versus evil, imaginary kingdom, creature, elf, warrior, wizard ...
Time:
2010s, year 2013
Is relevant ?
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 142 min.
Story:
Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts for another magic-filled year. Harry comes face to face with danger yet again, this time in the form of escaped convict, Sirius Black – and turns to sympathetic Professor Lupin for help.
Style:
gothic, fairy tale, dark fantasy, atmospheric, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
harry potter, magic, witch, magical, fantasy world, wizard, witchcraft, time travel, werewolf, teenager, friendship, good versus evil ...
Time:
year 2004, 2000s, 90s, 20th century, year 1993 ...
Place:
europe, england
Is relevant ?
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: New Zealand, USA
Duration: 169 min.
Story:
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.
Style:
epic, breathtaking, captivating, epic fantasy, scenic ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, kids, chick flick, family friendly ...
Plot:
wizard, fantasy world, sword and sorcery, sword fight, dragon, magical, creature, wizards and magicians, imaginary kingdom, mythology, ancient, imaginary ...
Time:
year 2012, 2010s, future, prehistoric times, prehistory
Place:
new zealand, seattle
Is relevant ?
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 146 min.
Story:
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 ...
Style:
dark fantasy, epic, scenic, saga, suspenseful ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, family friendly ...
Plot:
magic, harry potter, witch, magical, boarding school, wizard, wizards and magicians, bravery, chosen one, school, young heroes, supernatural ability ...
Time:
year 2010, year 1997, year 1998, 20th century, 90s ...
Place:
london, europe, england
Is relevant ?
284K
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: 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, light, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
family outing, date night, chick flick, kids, teens ...
Plot:
witch, magic, true love, magical, fantasy world, love and romance, imaginary kingdom, fall in love, chase, sword fight, witchcraft, imaginary ...
Time:
19th century, 2000s, year 2007, future, 50s ...
Place:
england, britain, europe
Is relevant ?
728K
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, Canada, Sweden
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a ...
Style:
fairy tale, feel good, funny, 3d animation, humorous ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, family friendly, girls' night, teens ...
Plot:
princess, dragon, friendship, magic, stereotypes, talking animal, reluctant partners, love and romance, magical, anthropomorphism, imaginary kingdom, unlikely friendships ...
Time:
year 2001, middle ages, medieval times, 16th century, 2000s
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
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, exciting, dark fantasy, entertaining ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, chick flick, family friendly ...
Plot:
magic, witch, wizard, fantasy world, sorcerer, good versus evil, magical creature, friendship, magic wand, chase, harry potter, teleportation ...
Time:
1920s, year 2016, 2010s, 20th century
Place:
new york, arizona, london, brooklyn new york city, manhattan new york city
Is relevant ?
1.4M
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 162 min.
Story:
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Style:
futuristic, breathtaking, exciting, captivating, serious ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, girls' night ...
Plot:
alien, fantasy world, ecology, culture clash, creature, beautiful scenery, battles, space and aliens, alien life-form, alien planet, space travel, alien encounter ...
Time:
future, 2000s, 20th century, year 2009, 22nd century
Place:
iran, space western
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
Style:
entertaining, breathtaking, witty, suspense, humorous ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, adult
Plot:
superhero, magic, wizard, sorcerer, fantasy world, parallel universe, time, time loop, good versus evil, mentor, multiverse, training ...
Time:
year 2016, 2010s, future, year 2017, 21st century
Place:
new york, london, hong kong, nepal, mount everest
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past, and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen ...
Style:
romantic, exciting, witty, semi serious, humorous ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, chick flick, boys' night, family outing ...
Plot:
pirate, swashbuckler, mermaid, ship, chase, treasure hunt, fantasy world, treasure, captain, sword fight, mythical creature, adventurer ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era, year 2011
Place:
london, iran, britain, fictional island, madagascar ...
Is relevant ?
Genre: Adventure, 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, atmospheric, mystical, touching ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, teens, adult
Plot:
female protagonist, fairy, magical creature, strong female character, princess, witchcraft, kingdom, magical, evil queen, fictional kingdom, wizards and magicians, mother daughter conflict ...
Time:
year 2019, medieval times
Place:
europe, united kingdom, france
Is relevant ?
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 157 min.
Story:
Harry starts his fourth year at Hogwarts, competes in the treacherous Triwizard Tournament and faces the evil Lord Voldemort. Ron and Hermione help Harry manage the pressure – but Voldemort lurks, awaiting his chance to destroy Harry and all that ...
Style:
fairy tale, entertaining, exciting, atmospheric, saga ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, family friendly ...
Plot:
magic, magical, witch, harry potter, boarding school, friendship, dragon, teenager, wizard, good versus evil, school, chosen one ...
Time:
year 2005, 2000s, year 1995, year 1994, 20th century ...
Place:
england, europe
Is relevant ?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Australia, UK, Canada
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. ...
Style:
fairy tale, funny, dark fantasy, witty, entertaining ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, chick flick
Plot:
pirate, fantasy world, swashbuckler, sword fight, ship, treasure hunt, sea, sailboat, ship captain, revenge, jungle, dead man ...
Time:
18th century, year 2017
Place:
caribbean
Is relevant ?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
As Harry begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as 'Property of the Half-Blood Prince', and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.
Style:
fairy tale, dark fantasy, exciting, entertaining, saga ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, chick flick, family friendly ...
Plot:
harry potter, witch, magic, magical, school, good versus evil, witchcraft, chosen one, wizards and magicians, young heroes, boarding school, boarding school life ...
Time:
year 2009, year 1997, year 1996, 90s, 20th century ...
Place:
england, london, europe
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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, surreal, dark fantasy, atmospheric, gothic ...
Audience:
kids, date night, teen fantasy, adult, teen drama
Plot:
monster, mythology, fantasy world, macabre, creature, imagination, magical, legends and myths, good versus evil, maze, young heroes, imaginary ...
Time:
year 2006, 2000s, 1940s, 20th century, year 1944
Place:
spain, europe
Is relevant ?
277K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: China, USA, 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, psychotronic, captivating, uplifting ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
sword and sorcery, wizard, magic, monster, fantasy world, sorcerer, warrior, good versus evil, video game, kingdom, invasion, creature ...
Time:
year 2016, future, 2010s
Place:
chile
Is relevant ?
896K
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a ...
Style:
entertaining, exciting, futuristic, humorous, visually stunning ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, kids, chick flick, boys' night ...
Plot:
superhero, mythology, legends and myths, immortality, viking, superhuman powers, imaginary kingdom, norse mythology, warrior, exile, alien, betrayal ...
Time:
year 2011, 2010s, 10th century, 21st century
Place:
new mexico, scandinavia, usa, new york
Is relevant ?
398K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, India, Canada, Italy, UK, Zambia
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
The untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the 1959 classic 'Sleeping Beauty'. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading ...
Style:
fairy tale, dark fantasy, entertaining, exciting, captivating ...
Audience:
kids, chick flick, family outing, teens, family friendly ...
Plot:
witch, fantasy world, princess, magical, fairy, good versus evil, wizards and magicians, imaginary kingdom, kingdom, transformation, imaginary, true love ...
Time:
year 2014, 2010s, 14th century, middle ages, medieval times
Place:
france, scotland, europe
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
When Sophie, a shy young woman, is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking home.
Style:
anime, fairy tale, atmospheric, touching, captivating ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, family friendly, date night, teen drama
Plot:
witch, steampunk, magic, supernatural ability, imaginary, fantasy world, self discovery, magical, demon, curses spells and rituals, wizards and magicians, transformation ...
Time:
year 2004, year 2005, 20th century, 1900s, 2000s ...
Place:
japan, seattle
Is relevant ?
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