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3 days ago · Find out the top-rated fantasy movies of all time according to critics and audiences. Browse the list of 84 titles, from The Fall to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and see their scores, summaries, and trailers.
A list of 50 fantasy films from various genres, eras and styles, ranging from Lord of the Rings to Labyrinth. Find out which movies made the cut and why, with reviews, ratings and magic moments.
A personal selection of 122 fantasy films based on ratings, box-office and taste. Includes classics like The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Excalibur and more.
- 45 'The Green Knight'
- 44 'A Monster Calls'
- 43 'Marcel The Shell with Shoes On'
- 42 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'
- 41 'Mary Poppins'
- 40 'Groundhog Day'
- 39 'Excalibur'
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Director: David Lowery
A visually stunning movie based on the 14th-century poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," director David Lowery’s 2021 masterpiece is an underrated story of courage, mortality, and what it means to be human. The Green Knight follows Gawain (Dev Patel), as he embarks on a perilous journey to keep his word to the titular character. Along the way, he meets otherworldly creatures and people with bad intentions. With an enchanting atmosphere that holds viewers’ attention throughout Gawain’s magi...
Director: J. A. Bayona
Directed by J. A. Bayona, A Monster Calls is a modern classic that tells the heartfelt story of Conor O'Malley (Lewis MacDougall), a young boy who struggles with his mother’s terminal illness. When the titular Monster (Liam Neeson) shows up on his bedroom window one night, the biggest adventure of his life begins. Visually striking and emotionally powerful, A Monster Calls seamlessly blends reality and fantasy, highlighting the transformative power of magic and imagination(especially in the d...
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Since shortly after its inception, the movie studio A24 has been praised for spearheading the contemporary indie filmmaking movement. Their library has explored all sorts of genres, including family fantasy. Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is one of A24's best movies to date, following a small sentient shell living in his Airbnb with his friends, who becomes the subject of a documentarian's newest outing. Cute, charming, and funny, but also surprisingly profound in its exploration of themes of...
Director: Robert Zemeckis
A groundbreaking movie that combined live action and animation, director Robert Zemeckis' Who Framed Roger Rabbit takes place in a reality where Toons (cartoon characters) live alongside humans. It follows the story of Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), an unlucky private detective, as he investigates a murder involving the famous cartoon character Roger Rabbit (voiced by Charles Fleischer). With its unique mix of film noir and vibrant animation, the 1988 film became an instant hit and introduced f...
Director: Robert Stevenson
Director Robert Stevenson's Mary Poppins is a beloved fantasy musical movie that transcends generations of fans. Set in London, the film revolves around the Banks family, who hire the titular whimsical nanny (one of Julie Andrews' most iconic characters) who has a unique way of caring for the two mischievous children. Alongside Bert (Dick Van Dyke), a charming chimney sweep, Mary Poppins takes the kids on extraordinary and magical adventures that open up a new world full of excitement and won...
Director: Harold Ramis
Bill Murray stars as the cynical and self-centered weatherman Phil Connors in director Harold Ramis' Groundhog Day. The iconic film is centered on Phil's seemingly ordinary task to cover the Groundhog Day events in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he soon finds himself strangely trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Seamlessly combining humor and philosophy, Groundhog Day explores Phil's transformation as he learns to appreciate the small stuff that makes every l...
Director: John Boorman
Excalibur is an epic medieval fantasy film that retells the legendary tale of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the titular sword. Directed by John Boorman, the classic movie draws mythic elements of Arthurian legend to tell its story, which is centered on the rise of King Arthur (Nigel Terry), his quest to unite Britain, and the hindrances he faces from the evil sorceress Morgana (Helen Mirren) and his own flawed knights. The 1981 film is one of the best medieval fantasy movie...
A list of the best fantasy movies ever made, from classics like Peter Pan and Conan the Barbarian to recent hits like Barbie and The Green Knight. Find out which films made the cut and why they are worth watching for fantasy fans.
- “The Seventh Seal” (Ingmar Bergman, 1957) Photo : Snap/Shutterstock. Ingmar Bergman’s “The Seventh Seal” remains an everlasting well of inspiration for filmmakers and moviegoers, and a genre-defying turning point for world cinema.
- "Spirited Away" (Hayao Miyazaki, 2001) Photo : Ghibli/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar winner from Studio Ghibli is surely his most elaborate and captivating fantasy adventure.
- "The Wizard of Oz" (Victor Fleming, 1939) Photo : MGM/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. Good luck finding another American movie as influential as “The Wizard of Oz.”
- "Being John Malkovich" (Spike Jonze, 1966) Photo : USA Films. Spike Jonze. Charlie Kaufman. Few collaborations have registered with such perfect synergy right out of the gate.
A user-created list of the best fantasy movies from various genres, countries and eras, ranked by IMDb ratings and Metascores. Browse the titles, directors, stars and summaries of the films, from The Wizard of Oz to The Lord of the Rings.
A personal ranking of the best fantasy movies by a user of IMDb, a popular online database of movies and TV shows. The list includes classics like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Monty Python, as well as some lesser-known titles like Final Fantasy and Mortal Kombat.
