Seeing is believe, but fantasy films are a special genre that will push your imagination to the limit and maybe even open up a part of your mind that you didn’t know existed. The good thing about fantasy movies is that they typically have a deeper subtext that will give you a deeper appreciation for life, and film. For those who love streaming a variety of movies, signing up for streaming platforms is the easiest way to get access to tons of titles from plenty of different genres. If you’re not already signed up for at least one of the major platforms, it’s quick and easy to join, and you won’t have to pay much. For example, a Hulu subscription starts at just $5.99 a month, or $59.99 a year. To get even more bang for your buck, try a bundle deal with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $13.99 a month.
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“The NeverEnding Story”
If you were born in the ‘80s, or ‘90s, then you’re probably already familiar with this film. But it’s time to watch it again. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the 1984 fantasy adventure follows a 10-year-old boy who gets chased by bullies one day and seeks cover in a bookstore. There, he uncovers, “The NeverEnding Story,” an enthralling adventure tale with a lucky dragon, a racing snail, a rock-biting giant, a narcoleptic bat, and more crazy characters. Things get emotional in “The NeverEnding Story” so don’t be surprised if you find yourself bawling your eyes out. You can stream the film on HBO Max.
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“The Secret Garden”
A young girl sent to live with her uncle where she finds herself alone and neglected more often than not. To combat the isolation, she explores her uncle’s home and stumbles upon a hidden passageway that leads her to “The Secret Garden.” The 1993 film, directed by Agnieszka Holland and executive-produced by Francis Ford Coppola, stars Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, John Lynch, and Maggie Smith. You can stream “The Secret Garden” on HBO Max.
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“Labyrinth”
The ‘80s produced a bunch of classic fantasy films, and “Labyrinth” is definitely among them. The film is about a 16-year-old girl named Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) who has to solve a sprawling puzzle and rescue her kid brother before time runs out. “Labyrinth” was directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas, and David Bowie stars as the king of goblins. You can stream the film on HBO Max.
Studio Ghibli “Princess Mononoke” The epic 1997 animated film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which is set in the 14th century, follows a young boy name Ashitaka, and the journey to restore harmony amid misalignment between the forest gods and over-consuming humans. The film stars the voices of Yoōji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yūko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura, Tsunehiko Kamijo, Akihiro Miwa, Mitsuko Mori, and Hisaya Morishige. Stream “Princess Mononoke” on HBO Max. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
