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.
Border (2018)
7.1/10
Director: Ali Abbasi
Starring: Sten Ljunggren, Rakel Warmlander
Customs officer Tina is known for her extraordinary sense of smell. It's almost as if she can sniff out the guilt on anyone hiding something. But when... Read more
Brand Upon the Brain! (2006)
7.4/10
Director: Guy Maddin
Starring: Crispin Glover, Isabella Rossellini, (narrated by)
Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin again channels some of the most bizarre cinematic ideas ever realized with this imaginary account of his childhood. Told... Read more
Brave (2012)
7.1/10
Director: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
Starring: Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Kelly Macdonald, Kevin McKidd, Rob...
Pixar's animated fantasy, set in a mythical, ancient Scotland, has a fine central character in Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the headstrong daugh... Read more
Brave ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7.1/10
Director: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
Starring: Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Kelly Macdonald, Kevin McKidd, Rob...
Pixar's animated fantasy, set in a mythical, ancient Scotland, has a fine central character in Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the headstrong daugh... Read more
Brazil (1985)
8/10
Director: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hos...
Terry Gilliam's acclaimed, surrealistic nightmare vision of a 'perfect' future where technology reigns supreme. Spectacular set design, this wildly vi... Read more
Brazil (Special Edition) (1985)
8/10
Director: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michae...
Pitting the imagination of a common man against the oppressive stormtroopers of the Ministry of Information, this bitter parable for the Information A... Read more
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
7.2/10
Director: Gabor Csupo
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick, Bailee Madiso...
An elaborate and faithful adaptation of Katherine Paterson's beloved book about two children, rejected by their peers, who find friendship and an outl... Read more
Brigadoon (1954)
6.9/10
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Cyd Charisse
Gene Kelly and Van Johnson are Americans lost in the Scottish highlands when they discover the charming village of Brigadoon and the charms of Cyd Cha... Read more
Britannia: Season 1 (2017)
6.8/10
Starring: Mackenzie Crook, David Morrissey, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Julian Rhind-Tutt
In 43 AD, the Roman Army - determined and terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by war... Read more
Britannia: Season 2 (2017)
7.7/10
Starring: Mackenzie Crook, David Morrissey, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Julian Rhind-Tutt
The Romans are here and set to stay. Two years on from his invasion of Britannia, General Aulus (David Morrissey, The City and the City) is romanising... Read more