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Top 9 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Movies on HBO Max

When compared to competitors like Netflix and Prime Video, HBO Max may not have the most extensive movie selection, but it sacrifices quantity for significant quality. HBO Max features some of the most renowned fantasy films of all time, from classics like The Wizard of Oz to more current successes like The Lord of the Rings and the Studio Ghibli collection. You're better off with other streaming services if you want an unending collection of new movies to watch, but if you want a great blend of fantasy powerhouses and cult oldies, look no further.

Here are our recommendations for fantasy movies to watch right now on HBO Max.                 

1.      The Lord of The Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

The Lord of the Rings is a masterpiece in transferring famous literature to the big screen and weaving many storylines into a single unified narrative. All of the fantasy cliches are there, including elves, dwarves, wizards, orcs, and more. The Lord of the Rings, on the other hand, raises them to new heights with its sweeping cinematography, startlingly immersive costumes, and compelling acting. Another way to express it is: This trilogy received 17 Academy Award nominations and won 11 of them, including 11 for Return of the King. If you've been waiting, now is the time to watch, and if you've already watched them, there's never a bad time for a revisit - especially with Amazon's Rings of Power series releasing in the autumn.

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2.      Spirited Away (2001)

The first time I saw this movie about change, I felt truly transformed. No other film has had the same impact on me as this one. Spirited Away, arguably the finest film from a filmmaker responsible for many good films, follows the storey of Chihiro, a little girl who becomes trapped in a spirit realm as her family moves across Japan. The animation is stunning, and director Hayao Miyazaki's meticulous pacing gives each character the appropriate amount of time and space, resulting in one of the most distinctive and captivating fantasy films ever created.

3.   Harry Potter (2001-2011)

For 15 years, Harry Potter was a cultural phenomenon, and while the books' author has subsequently left fans with mixed views about the franchise, there's no doubting the films were among the most significant fantasy films of the new century. On HBO Max, you may view all eight films, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The series' third instalment, Prisoner of Azkaban, is a highlight, as is the two-part Deathly Hallows conclusion.

4.   Princess Mononoke (1997)

Princess Mononoke will leave an impression on you. It's a violent, heart-breaking film about the annihilation of the natural world as a result of industrialisation. It's also Miyazaki's most visceral and horrific film to date. Giant wolves, vicious boars, and squirming parasitic devils all play important parts in the plot, which has the most violence and bloodshed of any Ghibli film. That's part of what makes Mononoke so amazing – it seems separate from Miyazaki's previous films, owing to its uncompromising look at topics like fear, violence, and battling to safeguard what's important to us.

5.   The Mummy (1999)

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz feature in this action-packed remake of Universal's iconic monster film, which sees the release of a cursed ancient Egyptian pharaoh in the 1920s. The Mummy was the eighth-highest-grossing film of 1999, outperforming Blair Witch and James Bond, and it has preserved much of its initial appeal. It should be a joke, a failure, yet Fraser and Weisz's performances root the film in levity and compassion. However, if you dislike beetles, you should avoid them.

6.   The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

Company Ghibli is commonly associated with Miyazaki, yet this film demonstrates that the studio is fully capable of producing fantastic films with directors other than Miyazaki. Arrietty, an adaption of Mary Norton's novel The Borrowers, follows a little girl from a species of tiny beings who "borrow" items like tissue paper and sugar cubes to survive. It's a nice little narrative about growing up, helping others, and facing the unknown.

7.   The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The Wizard of Oz is a popular fantasy film that follows Dorothy as she is taken out of Kansas into a realm of witches, wizards, live scarecrows, and more. Judy Garland excels as the lost-but-determined Dorothy in her most famous performance. It's a terrific early picture for youngsters who will like the colourful characters and musical scenes, and adults will enjoy seeing how movies were created 80 years ago.

8.    Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

You thought we were done with Miyazaki films? Any of them are worth seeing (Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and Nausicaa are other standouts), but Kiki's Delivery Service stands out for how real it seems, even for a fantasy film. Kiki is a bright, warm-hearted young witch, and when she travels out on her own for the first time, she must learn to balance her talents, affections, and dreams. It's a strong narrative, sometimes distressing in how precisely it depicts Kiki's problems, but it's an inspiring tale for both children and adults.

9.    Hellboy (2004)

Hellboy defies easy categorization. It's half superhero action picture, part World War II alternate history, and part fantasy film about a demon kid. Guillermo del Toro, however, puts it all together into a dark and intriguing drama of a man battling against his seeming fate. Hellboy is a cult favourite because it takes its characters seriously while still remembering that movies are supposed to be enjoyable, and Ron Pearlman sporting filed-down demon horns and being domineering of cats is nothing if not entertaining.

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