Top 100 Fantasy Movies List

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#20 Fantasy Movie

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
PG-13

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically skilled, adolescent nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

Du Lu Wang, Hui-Ling Wang

Stars:

Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang

#19 Fantasy Movie

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) PG

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.

Director:

Andrew Adamson

Writers:

Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson

Stars:

Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley

#18 Fantasy Movie

Ladyhawke (1985) PG-13

Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lie a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.

Director:

Richard Donner

Writers:

Edward Khmara, Michael Thomas

Stars:

Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer

#17 Fantasy Movie

Highlander (1986) R

An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".

Director:

Russell Mulcahy

Writers:

Gregory Widen, Gregory Widen

Stars:

Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown

#16 Fantasy Movie

The Fisher King (1991) R

A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he made, finds redemption in helping a deranged homeless man who was an unwitting victim of that mistake.

Director:

Terry Gilliam

Writers:

Richard LaGravenese

Stars:

Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Adam Bryant

#15 Fantasy Movie

Bruce Almighty (2003) PG-13

A guy who complains about God too often is given almighty powers to teach him how difficult it is to run the world.

Director:

Tom Shadyac

Writers:

Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe

Stars:

Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman

#14 Fantasy Movie

The League of Extrodinary Gentlemen (2003) PG-13

In an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, SF and adventure characters team up on a secret mission.

Director:

Stephen Norrington

Writers:

Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill

Stars:

Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson

#13 Fantasy Movie

The NeverEnding Story (1984) PG-13

A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.

Director:

Wolfgang Petersen

Writers:

Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel

Stars:

Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach

#12 Fantasy Movie

Stranger Than Fiction (2006) PG-13

An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.

Director:

Marc Forster

Writers:

Zach Helm

Stars:

Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman

#11 Fantasy Movie

The Dark Crystal (1982) PG

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world.

Director:

Jim Henson, Frank Oz

Writers:

David Odell, Jim Henson

Stars:

Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz

#10 Fantasy Movie

Avatar (2009) R

A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

Director:

James Cameron

Writers:

James Cameron

Stars:

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver

#9 Fantasy Movie

The Tree of Life (2011) PG-13

The story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents' conflicting teachings.

Director:

Terrence Malick

Writers:

Terrence Malick

Stars:

Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain

#8 Fantasy Movie

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) PG

When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.

Director:

Ben Stiller

Writers:

Steve Conrad, Steve Conrad

Stars:

Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly

#7 Fantasy Movie

The Green Mile (1999) R

The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift.

Director:

Frank Darabont

Writers:

Stephen King (novel), Frank Darabont

Stars:

Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse

#6 Fantasy Movie

Labyrinth (1986) PG

A selfish 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King.

Director:

Jim Henson

Writers:

Dennis Lee, Jim Henson

Stars:

David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud

#5 Fantasy Movie

Willow (1988) PG

A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen.

Director:

Ron Howard

Writers:

George Lucas, Bob Dolman

Stars:

Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis

#4 Fantasy Movie

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) PG-13

A meek Hobbit and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the One Ring and the Dark Lord Sauron.

Director:

Peter Jackson

Writers:

J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh

Stars:

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom

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#3 Fantasy Movie

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) PG-13

Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences.

Director:

David Fincher

Writers:

Eric Roth

Stars:

Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton

#2 Fantasy Movie

The Princess Bride (1987) PG

While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him a story called The Princess Bride.

Director:

Rob Reiner

Writers:

William Goldman

Stars:

Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright

#1 Fantasy Movie

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home.

Director:

Victor Fleming, George Cukor

Writers:

Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson

Stars:

Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger

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The Green Mile (1999) R

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Willow (1988) PG

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
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