Tired of boring old reality? Movies in the fantasy genre can take us to strange new worlds, or help us imagine what our own existence would be like with a little more magic in it. They can also offer some insight into who we are and what’s important to us in a very real-world way.
From the hobbits of The Lord of the Rings to the singing and dancing kids in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, Netflix has lots of fantasy movies to offer. And with new movies coming to Netflix all the time, the collection is constantly growing. Here are the best fantasy movies on Netflix right now.
We’ve also rounded up the best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime and the best fantasy movies on Hulu if Netflix doesn’t have what you’re looking for.
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