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The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Dark Crystal is a groundbreaking fantasy film created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, famous for its pioneering use of puppetry and animatronics. The story centers on a young Gelfling named Jen who must heal the Dark Crystal to save his world from the evil Skeksis. With its richly detailed fantasy world and mature storytelling, the film has become a cult classic, admired for its creativity and atmospheric visuals. It explores themes of good versus evil, balance, and destiny....

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Harry Potter Series
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7.5-8.1/10 (varies per film)
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1,179 minutes (total series)
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Teens, adults, fantasy fans
Harry Potter Series (2001-2011)
FantasyAdventure
Story
A young wizard discovers his magical heritage and battles the dark wizard Voldemort while growing up at Hogwarts School.
Cast:
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint
Directors:
Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates
Writers:
Steve Kloves (based on J.K. Rowling’s novels)
Producers:
David Heyman
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Amazon Prime
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The Princess Bride
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⭐
8.1/10
📅
September 25, 1987
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98 minutes
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Family, teens, adults
The Princess Bride (1987)
FantasyAdventureRomanceComedy
Story
A young woman’s true love embarks on a quest to rescue her from an evil prince, encountering adventure, romance, and humor.
Cast:
Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin
Directors:
Rob Reiner
Writers:
William Goldman (based on his novel)
Producers:
Norman Lear, Peter Guber
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Amazon Prime
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Bridge to Terabithia
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7.1/10
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February 16, 2007
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96 minutes
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Family, kids, teens
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
FantasyDramaFamily
Story
Two children create an imaginary magical kingdom to escape reality and cope with life's challenges.
Cast:
Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel
Directors:
Gabor Csupo
Writers:
David L. Paterson (based on Katherine Paterson’s novel)
Producers:
Walden Media
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How to Train Your Dragon
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8.1
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March 26, 2010
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98 minutes
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Family, kids, teens
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
AnimationFantasyAdventure
Story
A young Viking befriends an injured dragon, challenging his tribe’s beliefs and forging a new path for humans and dragons.
Cast:
Jay Baruchel (voice), Gerard Butler (voice), America Ferrera (voice)
Directors:
Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Writers:
Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders (based on Cressida Cowell’s book)
Producers:
Bonnie Arnold
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Eragon
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5.1
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December 15, 2006
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104 minutes
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Teens, young adults
Eragon (2006)
FantasyAdventure
Story
A farm boy discovers a dragon egg and becomes a Dragon Rider destined to fight against an evil king threatening their world.
Cast:
Edward Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory
Directors:
Stefen Fangmeier
Writers:
Peter Buchman (based on Christopher Paolini’s novel)
Producers:
John Davis, John M. Jacobs
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Coraline
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7.7
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February 6, 2009
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100 minutes
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Teens, adults
Coraline (2009)
FantasyAnimationHorror
Story
A young girl discovers a secret door to an alternate world that seems better than her own, but hides dark secrets.
Cast:
Dakota Fanning (voice), Teri Hatcher (voice), Jennifer Saunders (voice)
Directors:
Henry Selick
Writers:
Henry Selick, Neil Gaiman (based on Neil Gaiman’s novel)
Producers:
LAIKA
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The Secret of Moonacre
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6.1
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January 30, 2009
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103 minutes
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Family, kids
The Secret of Moonacre (2008)
FantasyAdventureFamily
Story
An orphaned girl uncovers a magical legacy and must save her enchanted valley from an ancient curse.
Cast:
Dakota Blue Richards, Ioan Gruffudd, Tim Curry
Directors:
Gabor Csupo
Writers:
Lucy Shuttleworth (based on the novel)
Producers:
Michael Roesch
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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
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6.7
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September 30, 2016
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127 minutes
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Teens, adults
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
FantasyAdventureMystery
Story
A boy discovers a mysterious orphanage housing children with extraordinary abilities and uncovers dark secrets.
Cast:
Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson
Directors:
Tim Burton
Writers:
Jane Goldman, Ransom Riggs (based on the novel)
Producers:
Tim Burton
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
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6.1
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July 14, 2010
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109 minutes
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Teens, adults
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)
FantasyAdventureAction
Story
A young man is trained by a modern sorcerer to fight dark forces threatening New York City.
Cast:
Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina
Directors:
Jon Turteltaub
Writers:
Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard
Producers:
Jerry Bruckheimer
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Matilda
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6.9
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August 2, 1996
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98 minutes
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Family, kids
Matilda (1996)
FantasyComedyFamily
Story
A gifted girl with telekinetic powers overcomes neglectful parents and a tyrannical headmistress to find happiness.
Cast:
Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman
Directors:
Danny DeVito
Writers:
Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord (based on Roald Dahl’s novel)
Producers:
David Kirschner
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Ella Enchanted
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6.3
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April 9, 2004
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96 minutes
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Family, teens
Ella Enchanted (2004)
FantasyRomanceComedy
Story
Cursed with obedience, Ella must break her spell to find love and save her kingdom from an evil duke.
Cast:
Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes
Directors:
Tommy O'Haver
Writers:
Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith (based on Gail Carson Levine’s novel)
Producers:
Denise Di Novi
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The Spiderwick Chronicles
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6.5
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February 14, 2008
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95 minutes
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Family, kids
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
FantasyAdventureFamily
Story
Siblings discover a magical world of faeries and creatures after moving into their great-uncle’s estate and must protect a mystical field guide.
Cast:
Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, Mary-Louise Parker
Directors:
Mark Waters
Writers:
Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum (based on Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi’s books)
Producers:
Andrew Adamson
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Pan’s Labyrinth
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8.2
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October 11, 2006
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118 minutes
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Adults
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
FantasyDramaWar
Story
A young girl escapes into a mysterious fantasy world amidst the horrors of post-Civil War Spain, encountering strange creatures and challenges.
Cast:
Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú
Directors:
Guillermo del Toro
Writers:
Guillermo del Toro
Producers:
Guillermo del Toro
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Stardust
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7.6
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August 10, 2007
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127 minutes
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Teens, adults
Stardust (2007)
FantasyAdventureRomance
Story
A young man ventures into a magical kingdom to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved, only to discover the star is a living woman.
Cast:
Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Michelle Pfeiffer
Directors:
Matthew Vaughn
Writers:
Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman (based on Neil Gaiman’s novel)
Producers:
Matthew Vaughn
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The Golden Compass
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6.1
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December 7, 2007
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113 minutes
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Teens, fantasy fans
The Golden Compass (2007)
FantasyAdventure
Story
A young girl journeys to the Arctic to rescue her kidnapped friend and uncover a sinister plot involving a mysterious substance called Dust.
Cast:
Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig
Directors:
Chris Weitz
Writers:
Chris Weitz, Philip Pullman (based on Pullman’s novel)
Producers:
Deborah Forte
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The Chronicles of Narnia Series
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7.7
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177 minutes
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Family, children, fantasy fans
The Chronicles of Narnia Series (2005-2010)
FantasyAdventure
Story
Children discover a magical world inside a wardrobe and join a battle to defeat the evil White Witch and restore peace to Narnia.
Cast:
Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Tilda Swinton
Directors:
Andrew Adamson, Michael Apted
Writers:
Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson (based on C.S. Lewis novels)
Producers:
Andrew Adamson, Mark Johnson
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6.1
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February 12, 2010
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119 minutes
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Teens, young adults
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
FantasyAdventure
Story
A teenager discovers he’s the son of Poseidon and embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the gods.
Cast:
Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario
Directors:
Chris Columbus
Writers:
Craig Titley (based on Rick Riordan’s novel)
Producers:
Karen Rosenfelt
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Fantastic Beasts Series
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7.3
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133 min
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Teens, adults
Fantastic Beasts Series (2016–Present)
FantasyAdventure
Story
Newt Scamander travels the world documenting magical creatures while encountering dark forces threatening the wizarding world in the 1920s.
Cast:
Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Jude Law
Directors:
David Yates
Writers:
J.K. Rowling
Producers:
David Heyman
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
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8.9
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558 minutes
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Teens and adults, fantasy fans
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)
FantasyAdventure
Story
Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the dark lord Sauron, accompanied by a fellowship of diverse companions.
Cast:
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen
Directors:
Peter Jackson
Writers:
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson (based on J.R.R. Tolkien)
Producers:
Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne
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Amazon Prime
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The Hobbit Trilogy
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⭐
7.9
📅
🕒
474 minutes
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Teens, adults, fantasy fans
The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014)
FantasyAdventure
Story
Bilbo Baggins joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug, encountering magic, danger, and self-discovery.
Cast:
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage
Directors:
Peter Jackson
Writers:
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson (based on J.R.R. Tolkien)
Producers:
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
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Amazon Prime
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