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Top 25 Fantastical Films of 2016: Magic, Myths, and Imagination

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  1. 1Pete's DragonMovie · 2016 · 103m · Adventure, Family, FantasyFor years, Mr. Meacham, a local wood carver, has entertained children with stories of a fearsome dragon living in the Pacific Northwest woods. His daughter, Grace, a forest ranger, considers these tales folklore… until she meets Pete, a mysterious ten-year-old with no family or home who says he lives in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. Pete’s descriptions strongly resemble the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With help from Natalie, an eleven-year-old whose father owns the local lumber mill, Grace tries to uncover Pete’s origins, find his place, and discover the truth about the dragon.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  2. 2This Beautiful FantasticMovie · 2016 · 100m · Drama, Romance, ComedyIn a picturesque London garden, a modern fairy tale unfolds about the surprising friendship between a shy young woman and a grumpy older man. Bella Brown, a creative aspiring children's book author, must revive her neglected garden to avoid eviction. There, she encounters Alfie Stephenson, a curmudgeonly widower and skilled gardener who lives next door. He becomes both her rival and unexpected guide.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1
  3. 3Closet MonsterMovie · 2016 · 90m · Drama, Fantasy, MysteryA talented and ambitious young person longs to leave their hometown behind, seeking refuge from painful memories of a difficult upbringing.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  4. 4A Wish for ChristmasMovie · 2016 · 84m · TV Movie, Romance, DramaSara Shaw usually avoids conflict at work, but when her innovative Christmas plan is stolen, she wishes for the courage to be assertive. Santa grants her wish, but with a 48-hour deadline. Sara must learn to harness the spirit of Christmas and confidently express herself before time runs out.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9
  5. 5Endless PoetryMovie · 2016 · 128m · Fantasy, DramaThis film follows a young man in 1940s-1950s Santiago as he resolves to become a poet. He finds himself drawn into the city's vibrant artistic scene, unexpectedly joining the leading bohemian circle of the era.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5
  6. 6A Dark SongMovie · 2016 · 100m · Horror, Fantasy, MysteryA driven young woman and a troubled occultist undertake a perilous ritual, risking everything – their lives and their very souls – in pursuit of their desires.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
  7. 7RisenMovie · 2016 · 107m · Action, Adventure, DramaRoman military tribune Clavius and his aide Lucius are sent to investigate the reports surrounding Jesus's fate after his crucifixion. Their mission: to uncover the truth and dispel rumors of a resurrected Messiah, thereby preventing unrest in Jerusalem.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  8. 8Before I WakeMovie · 2016 · 97m · Drama, Fantasy, HorrorA young boy, who has lost his parents, experiences his deepest hopes and fears taking shape in the real world while he sleeps.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5
  9. 9Swiss Army ManMovie · 2016 · 97m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceStranded on a remote island and resigned to a hopeless fate, Hank's life takes an unexpected turn when a body washes ashore. He sees this as a potential chance for escape. With this unlikely companion and a collection of resourceful tools, Hank embarks on a journey to return home to the woman he loves.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  10. 10The Red TurtleMovie · 2016 · 81m · Animation, Drama, FantasyThis wordless film chronicles a castaway's journey through the key phases of life while stranded on a deserted tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs, and birds.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  11. 11Big Fish & BegoniaMovie · 2016 · 101m · Animation, Adventure, FantasyHidden from humanity are magical beings who command the tides and seasons. Chun, one of these beings, yearns to experience the human world. At sixteen, she transforms into a dolphin to explore it. But she quickly finds the world is perilous, nearly dying in a vortex. A young boy saves her life, and deeply touched by his bravery, she uses magic to revive him. She soon discovers this power has a cost and embarks on a new journey to protect his soul until it's ready to return to the human world.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.4
  12. 12A Monster CallsMovie · 2016 · 108m · Fantasy, Adventure, FamilyTwelve-year-old Conor meets a mysterious tree monster who offers him guidance as he struggles with his mother's serious illness and experiences bullying at school.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  13. 13The MermaidMovie · 2016 · 94m · Comedy, Fantasy, RomanceLiu Xuan, a wealthy playboy, buys Green Gulf, a wildlife reserve, to build a sea reclamation project. He uses sonar technology to drive away the marine life. Unbeknownst to him, Green Gulf is home to merpeople, and the sonar is sickening and killing them. Xuan's plans are disrupted when he encounters Shan, a mermaid who comes to avenge her people.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5
  14. 14Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeMovie · 2016 · 152m · Action, Adventure, FantasyWhen a powerful superhero operates without limits, Gotham's determined vigilante confronts the world's most celebrated modern savior. As humanity questions what kind of hero it truly needs, Batman and Superman clash. Their conflict unleashes a new threat, endangering mankind like never before.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
  15. 15The Legend of TarzanMovie · 2016 · 109m · Fantasy, Action, AdventureHaving adjusted to life in London, Tarzan is summoned back to his jungle home to investigate unusual activity at a mining camp.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9
  16. 16WarcraftMovie · 2016 · 123m · Action, Adventure, FantasyThe peaceful world of Azeroth is about to be invaded by a fierce race of orc warriors, who are fleeing their own dying world to find a new home. When a portal opens between the two worlds, one side faces destruction and the other faces extinction. Two heroes, from opposing sides, are destined to clash, and their confrontation will determine the future of their families, their people, and their homes.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  17. 17TrollsMovie · 2016 · 92m · Family, Animation, FantasyWhen monstrous Bergens attack Troll Village, the relentlessly optimistic Princess Poppy and the perpetually cautious Branch embark on a quest to save her friends. The journey is filled with adventure and challenges as the unlikely pair struggle to find common ground and work together.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6
  18. 18GhostbustersMovie · 2016 · 117m · Action, Fantasy, ComedyWhen ghosts invade Manhattan, four unlikely friends – paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan – team up to fight back against the supernatural.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 5.3
  19. 19The BFGMovie · 2016 · 117m · Adventure, Family, FantasyA young orphan girl befriends a kind giant who takes her to his homeland, Giant Country. Together, they try to stop the man-eating giants who are attacking the human world.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  20. 20Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenMovie · 2016 · 127m · Fantasy, Adventure, DramaA teenager is mysteriously transported to an island. There, he must help safeguard a group of orphaned children who possess extraordinary abilities from creatures that seek their destruction.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8
  21. 21Sausage PartyMovie · 2016 · 89m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyFrank, a hot dog, leads a team of grocery items on a journey to uncover the reality of their lives and what happens when they are selected to leave the store.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8
  22. 22The Jungle BookMovie · 2016 · 106m · Family, Adventure, FantasyMowgli, a boy raised by wolves, must leave the jungle after the tiger Shere Khan threatens his life. He then begins a journey of self-discovery, finding guidance from Bagheera, a panther, and Baloo, a carefree bear.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  23. 23X-Men: ApocalypseMovie · 2016 · 144m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionWhen Apocalypse, the world's first mutant and a being intent on destroying everything, awakens, the X-Men must come together to stop his plan for humanity's end.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5
  24. 24Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemMovie · 2016 · 133m · Fantasy, AdventureIn 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America carrying a magically expanded briefcase full of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When these creatures escape, the American wizarding authorities pursue Newt, threatening to worsen the already fragile relationship between the magical and non-magical worlds.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
  25. 25Doctor StrangeMovie · 2016 · 115m · Fantasy, Adventure, ActionA brilliant but arrogant surgeon's career collapses, but he finds a second chance when a sorceress takes him as an apprentice. She trains him to fight evil and protect the world.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4