Best Fantasy Movies List

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Aggregate Rating: 283 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 94 | Earnings: $377.02M

Lead Role: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, | Director: Peter Jackson,

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Aggregate Rating: 280 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 92 | Earnings: $313.84M

Lead Role: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, | Director: Peter Jackson,

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle Earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Star Wars (1977)

Aggregate Rating: 279 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 92 | Earnings: $460.94M

Lead Role: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, | Director: George Lucas,

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee, and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader.

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Aggregate Rating: 269 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 81 | Earnings: $290.16M

Lead Role: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, | Director: Irvin Kershner,

After the rebels are overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Master Yoda. His friends accept shelter from a questionable ally as Darth Vader hunts them in a plan to capture Luke.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Aggregate Rating: 268 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 87 | Earnings: $380.96M

Lead Role: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, | Director: David Yates,

Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

Aggregate Rating: 262 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 81 | Earnings: $936.63M

Lead Role: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, | Director: J.J. Abrams,

Three decades after the Empire's defeat, a new threat arises in the militant First Order. Stormtrooper defector Finn and spare parts scavenger Rey are caught up in the Resistance's search for the missing Luke Skywalker.

Avatar (2009)

Aggregate Rating: 258 | Imdb: 7 | Metascore: 83 | Earnings: $760.51M

Lead Role: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, | Director: James Cameron,

A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Aggregate Rating: 253 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 68 | Earnings: $678.82M

Lead Role: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, | Director:

The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Aggregate Rating: 248 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 65 | Earnings: $197.17M

Lead Role: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott, | Director: Steven Spielberg,

When Dr. Henry Jones, Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. must follow in his father's footsteps to stop the Nazis from getting their hands on the Holy Grail first.

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

Aggregate Rating: 237 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 53 | Earnings: $309.13M

Lead Role: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, | Director: Richard Marquand,

After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy a more powerful Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap.

Wonder Woman (2017)

Aggregate Rating: 234 | Imdb: 7 | Metascore: 76 | Earnings: $412.56M

Lead Role: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Lucy Davis, | Director: Patty Jenkins,

When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Aggregate Rating: 233 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 98 | Earnings: $37.62M

Lead Role: Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, | Director: Guillermo del Toro,

In the falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Aggregate Rating: 232 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 93 | Earnings: $1.23M

Lead Role: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, | Director:

King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

Aggregate Rating: 230 | Imdb: 7 | Metascore: 85 | Earnings: $617.12M

Lead Role: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, | Director: Rian Johnson,

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order.

Thor (2011)

Aggregate Rating: 223 | Imdb: 7 | Metascore: 57 | Earnings: $181.02M

Lead Role: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, | Director: Kenneth Branagh,

The powerful, but arrogant god Thor, is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.

The Princess Bride (1987)

Aggregate Rating: 218 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 77 | Earnings: $30.86M

Lead Role: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, | Director: Rob Reiner,

While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him a story called The Princess Bride.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Aggregate Rating: 218 | Imdb: 7 | Metascore: 82 | Earnings: $249.36M

Lead Role: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffiths, | Director: Alfonso Cuarón,

It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry.

Midnight in Paris (2011)

Aggregate Rating: 212 | Imdb: 7 | Metascore: 81 | Earnings: $56.82M

Lead Role: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Kurt Fuller, | Director: Woody Allen,

While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s everyday at midnight.

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Aggregate Rating: 210 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 95 | Earnings: $218.97M

Lead Role: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti, Rex Everhart, | Director:

A young woman whose father has been imprisoned by a terrifying beast offers herself in his place, unaware that her captor is actually a prince, physically altered by a magic spell.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Aggregate Rating: 210 | Imdb: 8 | Metascore: 63 | Earnings: $305.39M

Lead Role: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, | Director: Gore Verbinski,

Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.