Fantasy Films
Fantasy Films, unlike science fiction films that base their content upon some degree of scientific truth, take the audience to netherworld, fairty-tale places where events are unlikely to occur in real life. In mythological or legendary times, they transcend the bounds of human possibility and physical laws. Fantasy films are often in the context of the imagination, dreams, or hallucinations of a character or within the projected vision of the storyteller. Fantasy films often have an element of magic, myth, wonder, escapism, and the extraordinary. They may appeal to both children and adults, depending upon the particular film.
Below is a collection of films where imagination has no bounds. Where entire worlds have been created and populated with mythical creatures, magical quests and larger than life heroes and villains.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (2010)
Director: Chris Columbus
Starring: Catherine Keener, Joe Pantoliano, Kevin McKidd, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Steve...
Aka "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief". It's the 21st century, but the Gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out o... Read more
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief ( Blu-ray ) (2010)
Director: Chris Columbus
Starring: Catherine Keener, Joe Pantoliano, Kevin McKidd, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Steve...
Aka "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief". It's the 21st century, but the Gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out o... Read more
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
5.9/10
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Starring: Stanley Tucci, Logan Lerman, Douglas Smith, Brandon T Jackson, Jake Abel, Alexan...
Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" continues the young demigods epic journey to fulfill his destiny. T... Read more
Perfect Creature (2007)
5.5/10
Director: Glenn Standring
Starring: Saffron Burrows, Dougray Scott, Leo Gregory, Stuart Wilson
The second film from Kiwi Glenn Standring is an ambitious vampire tale set in Nuovo Zealandia, a 1960s-style alternative to our past. The 'Brotherhood... Read more
Pete's Dragon (2016)
6.7/10
Director: David Lowery
Starring: Robert Redford, Karl Urban, Wes Bentley, Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the wood... Read more
Pete's Dragon ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
6.7/10
Director: David Lowery
Starring: Robert Redford, Karl Urban, Wes Bentley, Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the wood... Read more
Petite Maman (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Celine Sciamma
Nelly has just lost her grandmother and is helping her parents clean out her mother's childhood home. She explores the house and the surrounding woods... Read more
Phenomenon (1996)
6.4/10
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Starring: Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick, John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Jeffrey DeMunn, Ri...
Winning mixture of drama, romance and fantasy stars John Travolta as an easygoing small-town mechanic who, after a late-night encounter with a mysteri... Read more
Phoebe in Wonderland (2008)
7.2/10
Director: Daniel Barnz
Starring: Elle Fanning, Felicity Huffman, Patricia Clarkson, Bill Pullman, Campbell Scott
A captivating tale of parenting and growing up as an exceptional child (Elle Fanning) begins to retreat into a world of fantasy. Her mother (Felicity... Read more
Pinocchio (2019)
6.2/10
Director: Matteo Garrone
Starring: Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth
Old woodcarver Geppetto's puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio tumbles... Read more