20 Movies Like Wizards

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Internet Movie Database: 8.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 92/100
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Runtime: 178 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 125 wins & 127 nominations total
Writer: J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Actors: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Language: English, Sindarin
Country: New Zealand, United States
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“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” is a fantasy epic about a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins who embarks on a perilous journey to destroy a powerful ring that could bring darkness and destruction to Middle-earth. He is joined by a diverse group of companions known as the Fellowship, as they face numerous challenges and confront the forces of evil in their quest to save their world.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 65/100
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Runtime: 152 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 20 wins & 74 nominations total
Writer: J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Language: English, Latin
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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Harry Potter, an orphaned boy with magical abilities, discovers his true identity as a wizard and enrolls in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he uncovers a hidden plot to steal a powerful magical stone.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 143 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus
Actors: Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley
Language: English, German, Brazilian Sign
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is a fantasy film based on C.S. Lewis’ novel. It follows four siblings who stumble upon a magical wardrobe that transports them to the enchanting land of Narnia, where they must join forces with the lion Aslan to defeat the evil White Witch and restore peace to the kingdom.

Stardust

Stardust
Stardust
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 5 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn, Neil Gaiman
Actors: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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The Stardust movie is about a young man named Tristan who ventures into a magical realm to find a fallen star and win the heart of his beloved, encountering witches, pirates, and other fantastical creatures along the way.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 58/100
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Runtime: 169 min
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 11 wins & 76 nominations total
Writer: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Actors: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage
Language: English
Country: New Zealand, United States
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“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who embarks on a perilous adventure with a group of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf to reclaim their homeland from the fearsome dragon Smaug.”

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 40%
Metacritic: 46/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Matt Lopez
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina
Language: English, Cantonese, Ukrainian, Hindi
Country: United States
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“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is a fantasy film about a young sorcerer’s apprentice who unleashes chaos when he can’t control his magical powers. He must team up with his mentor to save the world from dark forces and restore balance.

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 5 nominations total
Writer: David Odell, Jim Henson
Actors: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Dark Crystal” is a fantasy film set in a mystical world where a young Gelfling named Jen embarks on a dangerous quest to restore balance by finding a lost shard and healing the titular Dark Crystal, which holds the key to the land’s harmony and survival. Along the way, Jen must navigate treacherous obstacles and confront the evil Skeksis who seek to maintain their tyrannical rule.

Willow

Willow
Willow
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Metacritic: 47/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 12 nominations total
Writer: George Lucas, Bob Dolman
Actors: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Willow movie is a fantasy adventure film about a young farmer who must protect a baby from an evil queen, embarking on a perilous journey with a group of unlikely allies to fulfill a prophecy and save the world.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 50/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 nominations total
Writer: Dennis Lee, Jim Henson, Terry Jones
Actors: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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The Labyrinth movie is about a young girl named Sarah who must navigate a fantastical maze to rescue her baby brother from the clutches of the Goblin King. Along the way, she encounters various magical creatures and learns valuable lessons about bravery and self-discovery.

Pan’s Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labyrinth
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 98/100
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Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, War
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 109 wins & 115 nominations total
Writer: Guillermo del Toro
Actors: Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López
Language: Spanish
Country: Mexico, Spain
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“Pan’s Labyrinth” is a dark fantasy film set in post-Civil War Spain, where a young girl escapes into a mythical labyrinth to cope with the harsh reality of her life under a brutal stepfather, encountering magical creatures and facing dangerous trials that test her bravery and resilience.

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 10 nominations total
Writer: William Goldman
Actors: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Princess Bride” is a romantic comedy adventure film about a young woman named Buttercup who is kidnapped, leading to a series of daring rescues and unexpected encounters with pirates, giants, and a charming masked hero. The film combines elements of fantasy, humor, and true love as it tells the story of Buttercup and her quest for happiness.

The NeverEnding Story

The NeverEnding Story
The NeverEnding Story
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 46/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Awards: 5 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel, Michael Ende
Actors: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach
Language: English
Country: West Germany, United States
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The NeverEnding Story is a fantasy film about a young boy who becomes immersed in a magical book that transports him to the land of Fantasia, where he must help save the realm from destruction by battling a dark force known as “The Nothing.”

Maleficent

Maleficent
Maleficent
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Metacritic: 56/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 44 nominations total
Writer: Linda Woolverton, Charles Perrault, Milt Banta
Actors: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley
Language: English
Country: United States, India, Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, Zambia
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Maleficent is a fantasy film that tells the untold story of Disney’s iconic villain, Maleficent, and explores her journey from a pure-hearted young woman to becoming the dark fairy we know. It delves into themes of betrayal, redemption, and the power of love.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 132 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 54 nominations total
Writer: J.K. Rowling
Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol
Language: English, Central Khmer
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a fantasy film set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, following the adventures of Newt Scamander as he navigates New York City in the 1920s, trying to retrieve magical creatures that have escaped from his enchanted suitcase and prevent their exposure to the non-magical world.

Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 40%
Metacritic: 43/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 2 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: David Kirschner, Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert
Actors: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy
Language: English, French
Country: United States
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“Hocus Pocus” is a 1993 comedy film about three witches who are resurrected in modern-day Salem and wreak havoc on the town, with a group of teenagers trying to stop them before they steal the souls of all the children.

The Witches

The Witches
The Witches
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 78/100
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 8 nominations total
Writer: Roald Dahl, Allan Scott
Actors: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Witches” is a fantasy comedy film based on Roald Dahl’s novel, where a young boy and his grandmother encounter a coven of witches who plan to turn all children into mice. They must work together to stop the witches and find a way to reverse the transformation.

Eragon

Eragon
Eragon
Internet Movie Database: 5.1/10
Metacritic: 38/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family
Awards: 1 win & 6 nominations
Writer: Peter Buchman, Christopher Paolini
Actors: Ed Speleers, Sienna Guillory, Jeremy Irons
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Hungary
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The Eragon movie is about a young farm boy who discovers a dragon egg and becomes a Dragon Rider, embarking on a journey to overthrow an evil king and restore peace to the land of Alagaesia.

The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 42%
Metacritic: 51/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 32 nominations total
Writer: Chris Weitz, Philip Pullman
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards
Language: English, Icelandic, Russian, French
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Golden Compass” movie is a fantasy adventure set in a parallel universe where a young girl named Lyra embarks on a dangerous journey to rescue her kidnapped friend and uncover a sinister plot involving parallel worlds, armored bears, and a mysterious substance called Dust.

The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 8 nominations
Writer: Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum, John Sayles
Actors: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Spiderwick Chronicles movie is about three siblings who discover a hidden world of magical creatures when they move into their great-aunt’s old house. As they uncover the secrets of the Spiderwick Estate, they must protect a book that holds the key to both the safety and destruction of the magical world.”

The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter
The Last Witch Hunter
Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 18%
Metacritic: 34/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless
Actors: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood
Language: English
Country: United States, China, Canada
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“The Last Witch Hunter” is a supernatural action film about an immortal witch hunter named Kaulder who must team up with a young witch to stop a powerful coven from unleashing a deadly plague on humanity.”

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