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1. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
PG-13 | 105 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
The solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall
Votes: 524,962 | Gross: $56.36M
2. The Neon Demon (2016)
R | 117 min | Horror, Thriller
An aspiring model, Jesse, is new to Los Angeles. However, her beauty and youth, which generate intense fascination and jealousy within the fashion industry, may prove themselves sinister.
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn | Stars: Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Karl Glusman
Votes: 104,119 | Gross: $1.33M
3. Ponyo (2008)
G | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Tomoko Yamaguchi
Votes: 164,183 | Gross: $15.09M
4. Beastly (2011)
PG-13 | 86 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
Director: Daniel Barnz | Stars: Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, Mary-Kate Olsen, Justin Bradley
Votes: 79,920 | Gross: $27.87M
5. The People Under the Stairs (1991)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Two adults and a juvenile break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children. There, they must fight for their lives.
Director: Wes Craven | Stars: Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A.J. Langer
Votes: 39,744 | Gross: $24.20M
6. Tideland (2005)
R | 120 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.
Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Tilly, Jodelle Ferland, Janet McTeer
Votes: 34,717 | Gross: $0.07M
7. Ronia: The Robber's Daughter (1984)
Not Rated | 126 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ronja, the only child of robber chief Mattis must learn to survive the dangers of her local wilderness. In secret she also befriends Birk, the son of a rivaling robber Borka.
Director: Tage Danielsson | Stars: Hanna Zetterberg, Dan Håfström, Börje Ahlstedt, Lena Nyman
Votes: 12,140
8. Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2014–2015)
TV-Y7-FV | 25 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
The story follows Ronja, a young girl whose father is the chief of a tribe of bandits. They live in a huge castle in the forest with the bandits. In this story Ronja encounters mystical ... See full summary »
Stars: Gillian Anderson, Teresa Gallagher, Rasmus Hardiker, Giles New
Votes: 966
9. Mister Blot's Academy (1984)
166 min | Family, Fantasy
Ten-year-old Adas, beginning his education at the Academy, finds the hideout of Bird Matt, who used to be a prince. Touched by his fate, he promises to find the magic button which has the power to restore him to human shape.
Director: Krzysztof Gradowski | Stars: Piotr Fronczewski, Slavek Wronka, Leon Niemczyk, Barbara Marszalek
Votes: 1,323
10. Cinderella (I) (2000 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 83 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Cinderella (named Zezolla) and her family live mid 20th century, where fashion is practically everything. As her father is won over by a selfish woman named Claudette, Cinderella must keep ... See full summary »
Director: Beeban Kidron | Stars: Sharon Maughan, Gideon Turner, David Warner, Katrin Cartlidge
Votes: 478
11. Gritta of the Rats' Castle (1985)
79 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The tale of young Gritta who lives with her father, an unsuccessful inventor. When her new stepmother tries to put her away in a convent she discovers some dark secrets there.
Director: Jürgen Brauer | Stars: Nadja Klier, Hermann Beyer, Suher Saleh, Fred Delmare
Votes: 168
12. Once Upon a Time... Happily Never After (2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
A tragically separated couple must find each other in another life to break a spell on their town, but the arrival of two tourists threaten their chance.
Stars: Sebastián Yatra, Nia Correia, Monica Mara, Asier Etxeandia
Votes: 651
13. Antisex (2008)
74 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
This is a funny fairy tale about love!
Director: Larisa Isaeva | Stars: Ignat Akrachkov, Natalya Batrak, Galina Bazarkina, Mikhail Efremov
Votes: 56
14. Eleanor's Secret (2009)
Not Rated | 80 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Natanaël, seven, still doesn't know how to read. His eccentric old aunt bequeaths her house to his parents and her book collection to the young boy. Nat discovers that the books serve as a ... See full summary »
Director: Dominique Monfery | Stars: Ruy Abitbol, Paul Bandey, Natacha Body, Peppino Capotondi
Votes: 1,009
15. Britney Spears: Criminal (2011 Music Video)
5 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Britney Spears music video for her hit single "Criminal".
Director: Chris Marrs Piliero | Stars: Britney Spears, Jason Trawick, Freddy Bradshaw, Carmelle Rudder
Votes: 532
16. Pinocchio (II) (2015)
96 min | Family, Fantasy
Pinocchio's reckless and wild escapades lead him into a series of crazy adventures, from joining the circus to visit the insides of a whale.
Director: Stepán Gajdos | Stars: Igor Ondricek, Vica Kerekes, Pavel Reznícek, Michal Bumbálek
Votes: 100
17. Snow White and the 7 Bachelors (1960)
101 min | Comedy, Romance
In this modern version of the "Snowhite" tale, we see a young girl escaping her home and finding refuge in a secluded house which is inhabited by seven middle-aged bachelors.
Director: Iakovos Kabanellis | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Andreas Barkoulis, Vasilis Avlonitis, Christos Efthimiou
Votes: 408
18. Blue Moon (2002)
90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
After screwing up a money exchange a Viennese small-time crook accompanied by a Russian hostess hits the road to the East.
Director: Andrea Maria Dusl | Stars: Josef Hader, Victoria Malektorovych, Detlev Buck, Ivan Laca
Votes: 471
19. Black XXX-Mas (1999)
11 min | Comedy, Short
"Little Red Riding Hood" set in an urban jungle in the not-too-distant future. It's Christmas time, and Earth is God's Gameboy. Little Red puts on provocative clothing and heads for a night... See full summary »
Director: Pieter Van Hees | Stars: Don Warrington, Rochelle Gadd, Manou Kersting, Hilde Wils
Votes: 267
20. Wangzi bian qingwa (2005– )
70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A ruthless and wealthy heir becomes a kindhearted person after he lost his memory and falls in love with a poor girl with wealthy aspirations.
Stars: Joe Chen, Ming-Dow, Shao-wei Wang, Joyce Chao
Votes: 178
21. The Little Prince (1966 TV Movie)
77 min | Fantasy
Director: Konrad Wolf | Stars: Christel Bodenstein, Eberhard Esche, Inge Keller, Klaus Piontek
Votes: 21
22. The Present (2005)
96 min | Sci-Fi
Rachel and her unborn baby were murdered ten years ago. David could change that--all of it. If he could just outplay the watchers in a game of cosmic chess.
Director: Peter Shanelaris | Stars: Maura Anderson, Jose Angullo, Greg Athans, Josh Brehm
23. Puss in Boots (1983 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama, Musical
A stage adaptation of the children's story performed in a Children's Theatre of Minneapolis production.
Directors: John Clark Donahue, John Driver | Stars: Garry Q. Lewis, Jason McLean, George Muschamp, Nancy Wagner
Votes: 24
24. The Incredible Happenings of Avery Goodman (2007)
23 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy
Dig Dug Industries specializes in the removal of earth from the ground in order to replenish that earth to the location of its original location. Avery Goodman is Senior Manager of the ... See full summary »
Director: Brandon McCormick | Stars: Randy McDowell, John Curran, Billy Wilkerson, Dale Williams
Votes: 15
25. Catching the Stars (2000)
Short
Abdou, a young Berber boy, is haunted by the question: "Where did this world come from?". To answer that question he leaves his village. In the Cairo Public Library he meets a girl helping him finding the answer...
Director: Nicolai Karo | Stars: Anil Douglas, Leader Hawkins, Amina Khalil, Sannah Laawani
26. Tanecek pres dve pekla (1982 TV Movie)
57 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A comedy fairy tale full of songs takes us to the 'First Category Hell', inhabited by mischievous female devils, and the 'Second Category Hell' with male devils. And it is here that the ... See full summary »
Director: Jirina Pokorná-Makoszová | Stars: Nada Konvalinková, Pavel Trávnícek, Karolína Slunécková, Jitka Molavcová
Votes: 14
27. Rotkäppchen (1953)
85 min | Family
Director: Fritz Genschow | Stars: Daniela Maris, Werner Stock, Rita-Maria Nowottnick, Else Ehser
Votes: 26
28. Prince Lazure (1992 TV Movie)
79 min | Comedy, Romance
Un chef d'entreprise hypocondriaque s'attache à une jolie réceptionniste qui l'aidera à s'opposer farouchement aux louches manoeuvres d'un cadre à l'ambition démesurée.
Director: Danièle J. Suissa | Stars: Patrick Fierry, Mitsou, Jean Pierre Bergeron, Roberto Medile
Votes: 42
29. Hinterm Vorhang (2022)
Drama
Director: Oskar Lekies | Stars: Kim Guliyew, Baris Öztürk, Ruzica Hajdari, Stefan Lampadius