Free Full Fantasy Movies On Youtube

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Whilethe film underperformed at the box office, it gained generally positive critical reviews. The film currently holds an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is available to rent on YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

The Fall is the story of a stuntman telling fantastic, mythical tales to an injured child during an early 1900s hospital stay. Based on the Bulgarian film Yo Ho Ho, Tarsem Singh directed and co-wrote The Fall, which he also largely financed from his own funds.

The film premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. While it gained mixed reviews, it was highly praised for its visuals. Roger Ebert gave the film four stars and said, "You might want to see [it] for no other reason than because it exists. There will never be another like it." However, that might be easier said than done because The Fall is currently not available to stream in the U.S.

Tim Burton directed the film, which stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard, Steve Buscemi and Danny DeVito. Big Fish has a little bit of everything: witches, circuses, time disruptions, a mythical town in the woods and mermaids, giving it an almost fairytale-like quality. The film is available to rent on YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

The NeverEnding Story initially garnered mixed reviews. However, it has found a dedicated cult audience. The film had a brief resurgence in popularity in 2019 after its theme song was used in an episode of Stranger Things. The song's use led to a spike in downloads, from 300,000 to 1.5 million a month. The NeverEnding Story is available to rent on YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

Edward Scissorhands walks the line between sci-fi and fantasy. While the titular Edward is made by an inventor and the film takes inspiration from Frankenstein, the overarching story is one of fantasy and magic more than of science. The film follows Edward, after the death of his inventor, as he is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter.

Willow is the story of an aspiring magician and downtrodden warrior who must protect a baby from an evil queen. Ron Howard directed the film with a story by George Lucas. The film also stars Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis.

Willow has mixed reviews, but many die-hard fans consider it a secret classic. The film has been praised for its effects, themes and inclusion and treatment of its large cast of little people. The movie has been spun off into books, a board game, video games and a 2022 Disney+ sequel series. Davis returned for the series, which has since been canceled and removed from streaming even after favorable reviews. The original Willow, however, is still available to stream on Disney+.

While the film was originally met with mixed reviews, it has a dedicated cult following and has inspired comics, novels and a 2019 Netflix prequel series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. The film is remembered mainly for its character design by Brian Froud, and it has been called the first live-action film without any human beings on screen (it features both puppets and advanced animatronics). The Dark Crystal is available to rent on YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

The Holy Mountain is a Spanish-language surrealist film by Alejandro Jodorowsky. The film tells the story of a Mexican Alchemist and a Christ-like figure as they journey to the mountain home of a group of immortal wise men.

The Green Knight harkens back to older high fantasy films but with a beautifully updated and current sensibility. David Lowery directed, wrote and edited the film, which is based on the 14th-century tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Lowery cited 1980s fantasy films such as Willow and Excalibur as inspiration for the film.

While Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a farce and satire of the Arthurian genre, it also is fantasy film in its own right. The film stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, who also directed the film. Gilliam went on to direct other fantasy favorites such as Time Bandits, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen and The Fisher King.

The film follows King Arthur on his quest for the Holy Grail. While contemporary reviews of the movie were mixed, it has since gained a cult status. It is widely regarded as one of the best comedies of all time. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is available to stream on Netflix.

Labyrinth is a true cult classic. The film was directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas. Starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, Labyrinth follows a young girl on a mission to save her baby brother after Jareth, the Goblin King, kidnaps him.

Mary Poppins tells the story of a magical nanny and stars Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns and Hermione Baddeley. At the time of its release, it was the highest-grossing Disney film and a critical hit, receiving 13 Oscar Nominations.

Being John Malkovich is a surrealist masterclass directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film follows a puppeteer who finds a portal into the mind of character actor John Malkovich. It stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener and Malkovich.

Roger Ebert said of the film, "Either Being John Malkovich gets nominated for best picture, or the members of the Academy need portals into their brains." The film was nominated for three Oscars, and Malkovich won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as himself. However, the film was not nominated for Best Picture. Being John Malkovich is available to rent on YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

Beast of the Southern Wild is a dreamy tale about a Louisiana Bayou community that feels like a modern-day folktale. The film introduces Quvenzhan Wallis, who, at 9 years old, became the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee in history. She went on to win the award. The film also stars Dwight Henry.

Another story within a story, The Princess Bride, is about a grandfather reading his sick grandson a book about the romance between a farmhand-turned-pirate and a young woman about to marry an evil prince. The movie features giants, miracles, fearsome eels and rodents of unusual size against the backdrop of a medieval-ish romance.

The film is based on the 1973 novel of the same name, and stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Andr the Giant, Peter Falk and Christopher Guest. The Princess Bride has gained a cult status and enjoys a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is currently available to stream on Disney+.

The Wizard of Oz is based on L. Frank Baum's fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The film follows Dorothy Gale as she is sucked into a fantasy land somewhere over the rainbow. The film was directed by Victor Fleming and starred Judy Garland. And, yes, while she wakes up at the end, it is still a fantasy.

Lord of the Rings stars an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving and Andy Serkis. The trilogy follows a hobbit named Frodo on his quest to destroy a powerful magic ring. The film was nominated for 13 Oscars, winning three. However, the third film in the series, The Return of the King, won 11 Oscars including Best Picture. (But you really should watch LOTR in order.) The trilogy is available to stream on Max.

While there are many types of fantasy films, all great ones transport the watcher to new worlds and feature fantastical magic. Fantasy as a genre often favors cult classics, but whether blockbusters, Oscar winners, or hidden gems, these movies are must-watches for fantasy lovers.

The creative team behind The Hobbit-franchise saw the lack of female presence. And instead of creating another whimsical elf, they made the warrior I always wished to be as a little girl when I would self insert myself into the plot of The Hobbit when daydreaming. Hating on her character as a kid made me feel good sometimes, but now, watching her live out my dream as a warrior elf makes me feel even better.

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Lauren is a contributing writer to the Women in Film zine and is currently based in the U.S. She focuses mainly on fiction writing, screenplays, and political journalism and plans to study law in the future. Her free time is spent learning new languages and listening to soundtracks, occasionally watching the movies that belong to them! Instagram: @LVSanMiguel

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