Here are the five best fantasy films for you to watch on Netflix right now. Fantasy as a genre is filled with never-ending potential. The very premise offers creators a wild world where anything is possible. Allowing creators to often dwell on unexplored borders and reflecting satires.
One prime example of an excellent movie present on the streamer within the fantasy genre is Slumberland. Slumberland is a mystifying example of how far the horizons of an imaginary world can be stretched out to. If you are curious to know more about the film, you can find it all here.
As J.R.R. Tolkien famously proclaimed: “Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don’t we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we’re partisans of liberty, then it’s our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!”
Without any more delay, let us jump straight onto a list of the five best fantasy films on Netflix that often remain unnoticed. Get ready for a magical weekend and catch up on the following list.
The five best fantasy films on Netflix now
5. Fullmetal Alchemist (2017)
Alchemist Edward Elric (Yamada Ryosukel) aggressively looks for ways to restore his brother Al’s body. While doing so he is unaware of how he is being closely watched by the military government and creepy unknown monsters. This Japanese science fantasy action film directed by Fumihiko Sori is placed in the early 20th century in a universe where alchemy is a science which is widely practised. Ed eventually meets a difficult fate trying to fulfil his aspirations. Catch it streaming on Netflix here.
4. Wendell & Wild (2022)
Wendell & Wild is the newest animated comedy-horror directed by Henry Selick. Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) & Wild (Jordan Peele) is the story of two demon brothers who need to take on their arch-enemies. Jumping onto the bandwagon of new-era animation, this is an American stop-motion film that manages to flow in a beautiful almost melodic manner. The devious brothers need the help of Sister Kelly, who is known to expel demons, to overthrow their foes. Catch it streaming on Netflix here.
3. The Age of Adaline (2015)
This romantic fantasy is truly a gift for any cinephile. And definitely one of Blake Lively’s most promising performances. The story follows the eternal life of Adaline Bowman, played by Lively, who has remained 29 years old for eighty years. She is constantly on the run to escape anyone who gets suspicious of her inability to age. However, when she meets a charming philanthropist called Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) she feels rejuvenated. Soon she makes a difficult decision that changes the course of her life forever. A true must-watch for all fantasy lovers.
2. The School for Good and Evil (2022)
The School For Good and Evil is based on the pit of every fairytale. Where do all the fairytales begin indeed? The story encircles the lives of two best friends Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie) who have been placed on opposing sides at their new and enchanting school. The aim? The School for Good and Evil has been made to train epic heroes and villains who maintain the balance of the universe. The balance between good and evil. What happens when the nearest and dearest are forcefully turned against each other? Catch it streaming on Netflix here.
1. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)
One of the classics that has been reimagined in numerous ways over the years. This time, Guillermo del Toro brilliantly used stop-motion animation to portray the same story in a new way. A father’s wishes bring a wooden boy to life in Italy. Another intriguing feature of the plot is how the director chose to stress the sufferings of this unfamiliar father and kid during the country’s fascist era. It merges dreams and reality and elicits specific sensations that cause audiences to empathise with the couple even more than normal. A beautiful and heartwarming twist on an eternal classic, Pinocchio. Catch it streaming on Netflix here.
