Amy's Favorite Fairytale/Myth/Legend/Fantasy Movies
1.
Labyrinth (1986)
15-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep Toby if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in 13 hours. (101 mins.)
Director: Jim Henson
“ A childhood favorite. I'd love to fall into this story. ” - renamski
2.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)
A meek hobbit of The Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron. (178 mins.)
Director: Peter Jackson
“ Includes all three of the movies. The mother of all fantasy tales. This brings the very best of humanity and the very worst of evil in an epic battle. Grand in scope and every detail. A wonderful story adapted into a wonderful movie. ” - renamski
3.
The Company of Wolves (1984)
A bag full of symbolic folklore about werewolves, or, rather, their sexual connotation. Granny tells her granddaughter Rosaleen strange... (95 mins.)
Director: Neil Jordan
“ This story adhere's to the original intentions of "fairytales", to frighten children into behaving. This movie is full of the symbolism of young girls being devoured by men. Don't stray from the path. The smoothest tongue has sharpest tooth... ” - renamski
4.
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)
10-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland... (103 mins.)
Director: John Sayles
“ A classic Irish Fairytale. Happy and uplifting. ” - renamski
5.
Legend (1985)
A young man must stop the Lord of Darkness from both destroying daylight and marrying the woman he loves. (94 mins.)
Director: Ridley Scott
“ A childhood favorite. Dark and evil, but with the ultimate triumph of love. ” - renamski
6.
The 13th Warrior (1999)
In A.D. 922, an Arab ambassador is exiled from his homeland and ends up meeting a group of warrior Norseman, who he soon discovers he is destined join. (102 mins.)
Director: John McTiernan
“ Graphic and gory... but, oh so good! This is a story about confronting fear. One of my all time favorites. ” - renamski
7.
The Princess Bride (1987)
A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather). (98 mins.)
Director: Rob Reiner
“ Adorable and hilarious. One of the best fairytales ever. ” - renamski
8.
Ladyhawke (1985)
Philipe Gastone, a thief, escapes from the dungeon at Aquila, sparking a manhunt. He is nearly captured when Captain Navarre befriends him... (121 mins.)
Director: Richard Donner
“ Another childhood and family favorite. Grred and selfishness will get you in the end. Love conquers all. ” - renamski
9.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. (143 mins.)
Director: Andrew Adamson
“ Grand and epic... just as it should be. The Chronicles of Narnia is a story best told with all the visual embelishments available. ” - renamski
10.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land's throne, Prince Caspian. (150 mins.)
Director: Andrew Adamson
“ ditto above ” - renamski
11.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. (152 mins.)
Director: Chris Columbus
“ All movies in the series included. A true modern classic. Harry Potter will live in the hearts and minds of children for years and years to come. A MUST see. ” - renamski
12.
Die unendliche Geschichte (1984)
A troubled boy dives into a wonderous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. (102 mins.)
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
“ Every child should see this. Inspiring and imaginative. ” - renamski
13.
Arabian Nights (2000 TV Movie)
To cure a prince's murderous madness, Scheherezade tells him a series of wonderous stories. (175 mins.)
Director: Steve Barron
“ Loved this one. Funny and delightful. ” - renamski
14.
Peter Pan (2003)
The Darling family children receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Never Land where an ongoing war with the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place. (113 mins.)
Director: P.J. Hogan
“ This is a more mature story of Peter Pan and Wendy. Enchanting. ” - renamski
15.
Penelope (2006)
A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully." (104 mins.)
Director: Mark Palansky
“ Probably the best modern fairytale I have ever seen. Very sweet and heartwarming. ” - renamski
16.
Twilight (2008)
A teenage girl risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire. (122 mins.)
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
“ Love it or hate it, Twilight is here to stay. I, for one, love it. Although, it is a bit of a guilty pleasure. ” - renamski
17.
Inkheart (2008)
A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all, with the help of her father, her aunt, and a storybook's hero. (106 mins.)
Director: Iain Softley
“ A dark, but ultimately happy tale. Loved Paul Bettany as Dustfinger. ” - renamski
18.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. (105 mins.)
Director: Tim Burton
“ I love some dark Johnny Depp. He does it so well. ” - renamski
19.
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Will and Jake Grimm are traveling con-artists who encounter a genuine fairy-tale curse which requires true courage instead of their usual bogus exorcisms. (118 mins.)
Director: Terry Gilliam
“ Beautiful scenery and dark delights. Not a happy tale, although it ends happily enough. ” - renamski
20.
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror. (108 mins.)
Director: Tim Burton
“ I really enjoyed this version. The story as told in a cohesive whole. This may not be how the original author intended, but it works better for me. ” - renamski
21.
Willow (1988)
A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen. (126 mins.)
Director: Ron Howard
“ Evil witch, good witch, brave knight, damsel, baby fated to save the world, prophecies, dragons, brownies, dwarves, does a fantasy movie need anything else? ” - renamski
22.
Stardust (2007)
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. (127 mins.)
Director: Matthew Vaughn
“ A lovely little tale that is very funny in places. ” - renamski
23.
Excalibur (1981)
A spirited accounting of one of the most obscure periods of the world's history. (140 mins.)
Director: John Boorman
“ Can be a bit corny, especially if judged by today's standards. But, a classic nontheless. ” - renamski
24.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world. (93 mins.)
Director: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
“ This movie really freaked me out as a kid. Very dark and filled with peril. ” - renamski
25.
Coraline (2009)
An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets. (100 mins.)
Director: Henry Selick
“ Very dark and creepy. It scared my kids half to death. My oldest still has bad dreams about the mother with button eyes... ” - renamski
26.
Ondine (2009)
The story of an Irish fisherman who discovers a woman in his fishing net who he believes to be a Selke (a water nymph). (111 mins.)
Director: Neil Jordan
“ A little bit of mystery, mix it with fulfilled wishes and belief, and you get the makings of a fairytale. ” - renamski
27.
EverAfter (1998)
The "real" story of Cinderella. A refreshing new take on the classic fairy tale. (121 mins.)
Director: Andy Tennant
“ Boy do the steps get it in the end. Prince charming was kind of a creep though. I think I would have moved on to better things if I were Cinderella. ” - renamski
28.
A Little Princess (1995)
A young girl is relegated to servitude at a boarding school when her father goes missing and is presumed dead. (97 mins.)
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
“ My favorite version of this tale. I love it when the wicked stepmother/house marm/teacher gets her or his comuppance. And boy does she get it in this one. ” - renamski
29.
The Secret Garden (1993)
A young British girl born and raised in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's estate... (101 mins.)
Director: Agnieszka Holland
“ A children's classic. Understated and sweet. ” - renamski
30.
Clash of the Titans (1981)
A film adaption of the myth of Perseus and his quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda. (118 mins.)
Director: Desmond Davis
“ I like this version over the new one for the feel of it. This version just feels more fantasy like. The newer version just feels like a greek myth version of the Transformer movies... ” - renamski
31.
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999 TV Movie)
American businessman Jack Woods rents a cottage on the enchanted Emerald Isle which is occupied by a family of leprechauns... (139 mins.)
Director: John Henderson
“ Light hearted and sweet. A very fun family fantasy. ” - renamski
32.
The Last Unicorn (1982)
A brave unicorn and a magician fight an evil king who is obsessed with attempting to capture the world's unicorns. (92 mins.)
Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
“ This story is full of symbolism. Sacrifice, inner beauty, love, searching for a place to belong. ” - renamski
33.
The Last Mimzy (2007)
Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys. Soon the kids, their parents, and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world and find a task ahead of them that is far more important than any of them could imagine! (90 mins.)
Director: Bob Shaye
“ An idealistic tail of the past saving the future after it has been corrupted by pollution. We need a little idealizm every now and then. ” - renamski
34.
The Mists of Avalon (2001 TV Movie)
Based on the bestseller by Marion Zimmer Bradley It tells the story of the women behind King Arthur; including his mother...(183 mins.)
Director: Uli Edel
“ Better than the book... and I don't say that often. It left out most of the feminist theme of the book and got to the meat of the fantasy of King Arthur from a woman's perspective. ” - renamski
35.
Wo hu cang long (2000)
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life. (120 mins.)
Director: Ang Lee
“ A classic tale of Chinese fatalism. Where sacrifice is the ultimate expresion of love. ” - renamski
36.
Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)
A wily old codger matches wits with the king of the leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker. (93 mins.)
Director: Robert Stevenson
“ Oh, I just love this old classic. Sean Connery pre 007. ” - renamski
37.
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
An uncommonly gentle young man, who happens to have scissors for hands, falls in love with a beautiful teenage girl.(105 mins.)
Director: Tim Burton
“ Tragic tale. Another good Depp movie. ” - renamski
38.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982 TV Series)
At a time when most other shows for children were either low-budget productions or product-inspired...
“ Loved these as a child. One of my first introductions to fairytales. ” - renamski
39.
El laberinto del fauno (2006)
In the fascist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world. (118 mins.)
Director: Guillermo del Toro
“ A very dark horrifying tale. I think of this movie as how a child's mind processes evil. ” - renamski
40.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home. (101 mins.)
Director: Victor Fleming
“ This movie is so classic no one has ever tried to redo it. That says it all. ” - renamski
41.
Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997)
Based somewhat more authentically on the Grimm Brothers' story of a young woman who is unliked by her stepmother...(100 mins.)
Director: Michael Cohn
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