The very finest (and the very worst) of genre movies can be found on Netflix, and the fantasy genre is no exception. Starting at the top, a few classics will pique your interest, followed by a wide spectrum of subgenres such as fantasy dramas, superhero actioners, and terrifying horrors.

Surely, you'll find something interesting below.

The Old Guard (2020)

The Old Guard, while not technically a superhero picture, features a slew of thrilling action sequences that explode with each of lead Charlize Theron's gunfire. Andy is played by Charlize Theron, and he is the head of a company of immortal mercenaries that includes a knight who fought in the Crusades. Although it can't avoid every cliché, the centuries-old warriors embark on a revenge expedition, bringing progressive characters and slick conflicts.

A Monster Calls (2016)

J.A. Bayona, a Spanish director who has already moved out into massive franchise chapters like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and the first two episodes of Prime Video's planned Lord of the Rings series, is behind this dark fantasy drama. But it's his coming-of-age stories that he excels at; A Monster Calls depicts a disturbed young boy named Connor who meets a tree that promises to tell him three stories in exchange for Connor telling him one. A Monster Calls is a brilliant, moving fantasy tale with roots in darker topics, one of which being death.

Nightbooks (2021)

Co-produced by Sam Raimi, this dark fantasy is inscribed with top horror credentials. Still aimed at younger viewers, Nightbooks leafs through a mystery about a young boy who must figure out how to escape a magical apartment owned by Krysten Ritter's witch Natacha. A tomb of fun.

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Enjoy two doses of a young Freddie Highmore's acting prowess as twins in this fantasy based on the same-named book series. The Spiderwick Chronicles immerses you in the realm of forest fairies, whose many species are documented in a convenient and much-desired field guide. The Spiderwick Chronicles is a hectic yet amusing fantasy film that combines family difficulties with wonderful, CGI-driven adventure.

A Boy Called Christmas (2021)

A Christmas cracker that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. A Boy Called Christmas isn't particularly inventive, but it does exactly what it says on the tin. With his companion Blitzen at his side, Nikolas sets out on a journey to find the famous elf town. There are no rewards for guessing what will happen when it comes to gift-giving hijinks.

Errementari (2017)

From Christmas to Halloween, we have Errementari, a horror tale about a deal with the devil, which is translated from Spanish as The Blacksmith. A blacksmith in northern Spain in the 1830s maintains a demon captive until an orphan girl unwittingly releases it. In the furnace of this hellish terror with surprise lashings of black humour, you'll find war, murder, kidnapping, suicide, and more.

The NeverEnding Story (1984)

You'll have a hard time getting the theme music from The NeverEnding Story out of your head. The '80s fantasy classic has recently appeared in references from The Simpsons and Stranger Things, and has even inspired a metal/hardcore punk band's name. All of this is based on a storey about a little kid who uses his imagination to save the kingdom of Fantasia.

Stardust (2007)

Allow Neil Gaiman and Charlie Cox to transport you to Stormhold, a mythical kingdom. Stardust follows Tristan Thorn (Cox), a young man who helps preserve a fallen star in the shape of a young woman, based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name. Do they develop feelings for each other? Is it true that the sun rises in the east? Stardust gives pleasant pleasure with Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller, Mark Strong, and Robert De Niro among the beautiful cast, even if it may go crazy with its absurdity at times.

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Based on the children's book of the same name, Where the Wild Things Are will appeal to adults as much as younger viewers. A lonely boy escapes problems at home, including his parents' divorce, by sailing off across a small pond that leads to an ocean and, at the end, an island where he eventually rules over the fluffy and monstrous inhabitants. Exploring the facets of growing up, this fantasy adventure is a unique, occasionally melancholic picture book come to life.