The Best Fantasy Films Of 2020
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1Walton Goggins, Mel Gibson, Marianne Jean-BaptisteFatman is a 2020 American dark comedy action film directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms. Chris Cringle (Mel Gibson), also known as Santa Claus, is targeted by highly skilled assassin (Walton Goggins) who was hired by a precocious 12-year-old after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
2Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-DreyfusTeenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when dear Mom finds out her sons are missing, she teams up with the legendary manticore to bring her beloved boys back home.More Onward
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3Charlize Theron, Chiwetel Ejiofor, KiKi LayneThe Old Guard is a thrilling ride into the world of near-immortal mercenaries, led by ancient warrior Andy (Charlize Theron). This action-packed flick sees this group of eternal soldiers battling foes who covet their immortality while welcoming a new member, Nile (KiKi Layne), into their ranks. As they strive to protect their secret from those desperate to exploit it, the team navigates through centuries-old loyalty and existential fatigue. A gripping narrative that blends elements of action, fantasy, and drama, The Old Guard explores the nuances of eternity against the backdrop of modern warfare.More The Old Guard- #31 of 113 on50+ Movies That Need Sequels
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4Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Rocco PapaleoPinocchio is a 2019 Italian fantasy film directed by Matteo Garrone, based on the 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. An old woodcarver's puppet creation magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy while tumbling from one misadventure to the next as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits.
5Jim Cummings, Riki Lindhome, Robert ForsterA stressed-out police officer struggles not to give in to the paranoia that grips his small mountain town as bodies turn up after each full moon.
6Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Bryan CranstonA gorilla tries to piece together its past and escape captivity with help from an elephant.- #150 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
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7Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley TucciIn late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans.
8Milla Jovovich, Ron Perlman, Tachakorn YeerumBehind our world, there is another -- a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported from our world to the new one, the unflappable lieutenant receives the shock of her life. In a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers and unstoppable, terrifying attacks, Artemis teams up with a mysterious hunter who has found a way to fight back.
9Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori, Sei HiraizumiWeathering with You is a 2020 Japanese animated romantic fantasy film directed by Makoto Shinkai. A high-school freshman boy, Hodaka Morishima runs away to Tokyo and befriends an orphan girl who appears to be able to manipulate the weather.More Weathering with You- #404 of 452 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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10Robert Downey, Antonio Banderas, Michael SheenDr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure.More Dolittle- #107 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
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11Sean Bean, Honor Kneafsey, Eva WhittakerWhen a young hunter journeys to Ireland with her father to help wipe out the last wolf pack, she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.More Wolfwalkers- #127 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
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12Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Carter Thomas, Ava FilleryCome Away is a 2020 fantasy drama film directed by Brenda Chapman, based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. The title characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Peter Pan are siblings trying to help their parents overcome the death of their eldest son.
13The Secret Garden
Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Dixie EgerickxSent to live with her uncle, a young orphan discovers a magical garden of wonder in 1947 England.More The Secret Garden- #169 of 342 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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14Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh BonnevilleDecades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toymaker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep.- #128 of 137 onThe 100+ Best Movies With Black Female Leads
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15Alain Moussi, Frank Grillo, Rick YuneEvery six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance.
16Sophia Lillis, Alice Krige, Samuel LeakeyWhen their mother descends into madness, siblings Gretel and Hansel must fend for themselves in the dark and unforgiving woods. Hungry and scared, they fortuitously stumble upon a bounty of food left outside an isolated home. Invited inside by the seemingly friendly owner, the children soon suspect that her generous but mysterious behavior is part of a sinister plan to do them harm.- #47 of 78 onThe Greatest Movies To Watch Outside, Ranked
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17Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel BloomPoppy and Branch discover that there are six different troll tribes scattered over six different lands. Each tribe is also devoted to six different kinds of music -- funk, country, techno, classical, pop and rock. When rockers Queen Barb and King Thrash set out to destroy the other music, Poppy and Branch embark on a daring mission to unite the trolls and save the diverse melodies from becoming extinct.
18Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Tamara SmartArtemis Fowl, a fantasy adventure flick, spins the story of a 12-year-old genius, Artemis Fowl II (Ferdia Shaw). A descendent from a long line of criminal masterminds, Artemis embarks on a quest to find his missing father, Artemis Fowl I (Colin Farrell), who has mysteriously disappeared. Unraveling cryptic clues leads him into an unseen world of fairy magic and fierce creatures. Holly Short (Lara McDonnell), a spirited elf-cop, becomes an unlikely ally. Together they navigate through hidden realms beneath the human world, filled with dangerous encounters and dark secrets. The movie is based on Eoin Colfer's much-loved series of the same name.More Artemis Fowl- #45 of 45 onThe 40+ Best Family Sci-Fi Movies
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19Adam DeVine, Jeffrey Tambor, Gillian JacobsA straight-laced banker returns to magic camp, which he attended years ago as a boy, to work as a compassionate and fun-loving counselor while also keeping his eye on winning first place in the upcoming Golden Wand competition.More Magic Camp- #24 of 46 onThe Best Movies About Magic
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20Priyanka Chopra, Haley Reinhart, Pedro PascalWe Can Be Heroes is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Robert Rodriguez, and a stand-alone sequel to The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D (2005). When alien invaders capture Earth’s superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents — and the planet.More We Can Be Heroes- #185 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
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21Isla Fisher, Jillian Bell, Jane CurtinGodmothered is a 2020 American fantasy comedy film directed by Sharon Maguire. In a magical world known as The Motherland, a young fairy godmother-in-training discovers that her profession as fairy godmother is in danger of ending.
22Famke Janssen, Alexandra Shipp, Ian TraceyEndless is a 2020 American fantasy romance film directed by Scott Speer. A couple that has recently graduated high school gets into a fatal car crash but continue to see one another after the incident.
23Devin France, Yashua Mack, Gage NaquinLost on a mysterious island, a girl fights to save her family, her freedom and the joyous spirit of youth.More Wendy- #93 of 98 onThe Best Movies with Only One Word for a Title
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24Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong'oBLACK IS KING is a 2020 American film and visual album directed, written, and executive produced by American singer Beyoncé. It is a visual companion to the 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift, curated by Beyoncé for The Lion King (2019). It tells the story of a young African prince (Folajomi Akinmurele) who is exiled from his kingdom after his father's death. As he grows into a man (Nyaniso Dzedze), he undergoes a journey of self-identity, using the guidance of his ancestor (Beyoncé), childhood love (Nandi Madida) and his own subconscious (Stephen Ojo) to reclaim his throne. The prince's journey acts as an allegory for the African diaspora's journey of discovering, reclaiming and celebrating their culture and heritage, which is echoed by the inclusion of spoken-word poetry that focuses on the question of black identity.
25Tinatin Dalakishvili, Gleb Bochkov, Rinal MukhametovAbigail is a 2020 Russian adventure fantasy film directed by Aleksandr Boguslavskiy. In a city whose borders were closed because of an epidemic, Abigail (Tinatin Dalakishvili) goes against authorities to find her father (Eddie Marsan), where she learns that her city is actually full of magic.
