40 Best Movies Like Stardust You Need to Watch
Stardust is a beautiful fantasy movie from 2007 and since you are here, you have most probably watched it. We can presume you have also liked it and you would like to watch more movies like Stardust. Well, don’t worry because we have you covered.
In this article, we are bringing you the best movies like Stardust you can find. Most of the movies on this list are similar in tone to Stardust, but some are a bit darker, while others are even more childish. Still, whichever the case, we are sure you will really like these movies (and a few shows), if you like Stardust.
So, let’s check them out.
The Witches (1990)
Nine-year-old boy Luke (Jasen Fisher) comes to England after the tragic death of his parents. Thanks to the guardianship of the caring grandmother Helga (Mai Zetterling), little Luke is slowly recovering, but he is worried by his grandmother’s warnings that witches really exist. Of course, the grandmother gave her grandson careful instructions on how to recognize a witch: square feet, pointed noses and bald heads “decorate” every witch.
Unsuspecting, Helga and Luke arrive at a hotel on the coast where… a witch convention is taking place! Little Luke is soon turned into a mouse, and the High Witch (Anjelica Huston) intends to do the same to all the children of England. The only ones who can prevent her evil intentions are grandmother Helga and her grandson, that is the mouse – Luke!
The Chronicles of Narnia (Movie Trilogy)
The Chronicles of Narnia is an American film series and media franchise based on The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of novels by C. S. Lewis. The series revolves around the adventures of children in the world of Narnia, guided by Aslan, a wise and powerful lion that can speak and is the true king of Narnia. The children heavily featured in the films are the Pevensie siblings, and a prominent antagonist is the White Witch (also known as Queen Jadis). The franchise also includes short films, digital series, and video games.
From the seven books, three were adapted—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008), and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)—which collectively grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide.
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
The boy Bastian (B. Oliver) is an imaginative and sensitive child who, because of this, is often a victim of misunderstanding by adults and teasing of other children. Fleeing from a group of school bullies, Bastian hides in a bookstore, where he steals a mysterious book that he talked to the librarian about a moment before. He locks himself in the school attic and starts reading a story about a boy who lives in a fantasy world.
He is a warrior to Atreyu (N. Hathaway) who must save the sick Empress and all of Fantasia from a threat called the Void that is devouring everything before it. Atreyu embarks on an arduous journey to save his world, but time is running out. At one point, Bastian realizes that he is a part of that story and that the boy they mention as salvation is him.
Upside Down (2012)
Ever since Adam and Eden fell in love as teenagers, everything, even astronomy, stands against their relationship. They have different social statuses, political systems that separate them and the strangest thing, different planets. They live on strange parallel worlds that stand opposite each other and the gravity of each pulls in its own direction.
Adam lives in the lower, impoverished world, and Eden in the upper, rich world. Their already almost impossible relationship is interrupted by agents who prohibit contact between the two worlds, with Eden suffering a tragic fall. Adam thought she didn’t survive, but after ten long years, he saw her on the TV screen.
His lost love is alive and now nothing will stop him from getting to her.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Jen and Kira are two young Gelfingians (a humanoid race similar to hobbits), the last representatives of the species whose task is to fulfill the prophecies of the Dark Crystal, which disintegrated 1000 years ago and is under the control of the evil Skeksis. If Jen and Kira fail, the rule of the Skeksis will last forever and the two children embark on a mission to save their planet.
Eragon (2006)
The kingdom of Alagaësia is ruled by the evil King Galbatorix (John Malkovich), a former dragon rider who betrayed his comrades in his quest for power and authority. When the boy Eragon (Ed Speleers) finds a dragon egg sent by Princess Arya (Sienna Guillory), he decides to take care of it.
Shortly after the birth of the dragon Saphira (Rachel Weisz – voice), Eragon meets Brom (Jeremy Irons), who becomes his mentor, and Eragon a dragon rider, who according to an ancient prophecy will free his people from the tyrant Galbatorix. The boy meets the rebels and fights with them against the evil wizard Durza (Robert Carlyle) and Galbatorix’s army.
Enchanted (2007)
The story of the film follows the beautiful princess Giselle, who is banished by the evil queen from her magical, singing and animated homeland – and who finds herself in the harsh reality on the streets of modern Manhattan.
Shocked by her strange new environment, which doesn’t function according to the rules of “happily ever after”, Giselle is lost in a chaotic world in desperate need of a little magic. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with the charmingly flawed divorce lawyer who comes to her rescue – even though she’s already engaged to the perfect fairy tale prince – she has to ask herself: can the fairytale view of love survive in the real world?
Maleficent (2014)
Maleficent was a beautiful young woman with a kind heart who grew up in an idyllic and peaceful forest kingdom. One day the army invaded her country and threatened the harmony of the community. Maleficent then decides to be the greatest protector and fighter against the attack, but this very act brings her great injustice, her good and brave heart is turned into cold stone.
I Am Dragon (2015)
In the midst of the wedding princess Miroslava is kidnapped by a dragon and carried away into his castle on the remote island. Mira left everything behind in the past – family, friends and groom. Now the only things she had were a stone cage and a mysterious young man named Arman … but who is he and what is he doing on that island? Miroslava will know the truth too late: loving a dragon will reveal the bitter truth – love is scary.
The Lord of the Rings (Movie Trilogy)
The Lord of the Rings is a series of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are subtitled The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003). Produced and distributed by New Line Cinema with the co-production of WingNut Films, the series is an international venture between New Zealand and the United States. The films feature an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis and Sean Bean.
Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the films follow the hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and the Fellowship embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring, to ensure the destruction of its maker, the Dark Lord Sauron. The Fellowship eventually splits up and Frodo continues the quest with his loyal companion Sam and the treacherous Gollum.
Meanwhile, Aragorn, heir in exile to the throne of Gondor, along with Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Merry, Pippin and the wizard Gandalf, unite to save the Free Peoples of Middle-earth from the forces of Sauron and rally them in the War of the Ring to aid Frodo by distracting Sauron’s attention.
The Hobbit (Movie Trilogy)
The Hobbit is a series of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. The three films are subtitled An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Desolation of Smaug (2013), and The Battle of the Five Armies (2014). The films are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, with large portions of the trilogy inspired by the appendices to The Return of the King, which expand on the story told in The Hobbit, as well as new material and characters written especially for the films. Together they act as a prequel to Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, who was originally chosen to direct before his departure from the project. The films take place in the fictional world of Middle-earth sixty years before the beginning of The Lord of the Rings, and follow hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) to accompany thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch).
The films expand upon certain elements from the novel and other source material, such as Gandalf’s investigation at Dol Guldur, and the pursuit of Azog and Bolg, who seek vengeance against Thorin and his kindred.
Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison, “Dr. House”) knows how to take care of herself. She is 28 years old and bails her clients. She was left to her own devices from the earliest days. But when Henry (Jared Gilmore, “Madison Boys”), the son she gave up for adoption a long time ago, finds her, everything changes. Henry is now ten years old and desperately needs Emma’s help.
He believes that Emma actually comes from an alternate world and that she is the lost daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin, “Big Love”) and the Prince (Josh Dallas). According to his book of fairy tales, she was sent away from home to protect her from the evil queen’s (Lana Parrilla) curse, a curse that imprisoned the characters of the fairy tale world forever, freezing them in time and bringing them to our modern world.
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
The story and characters that audiences know and love come to life in a spectacular live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, the Disney animated classic that becomes a stunning cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved stories ever told.
Beauty and the Beast is a fantastic journey of Belle, a smart, beautiful and independent girl who is captured by the Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, Belle befriends the enchanted staff and sees the noble heart and true prince behind the Beast’s fearsome appearance.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
Dastan, a street urchin with no parents and no money, lives in 6th century Persia – one of the most powerful empires that ever existed in the world. After protecting a young man who stole an apple, Dastan is threatened with severe punishment by a Persian army captain. However, the noble king Sharaman decides to spare the young man after he recognizes a trait of generosity in him.
Growing up with Sharaman’s sons and absorbing wisdom and nobility from his stepfather and uncle Nizam (Kingsley), Dastan grows into a strong young warrior. To prove himself, Dastan leads an attack on Alamut, a peaceful holy city where, according to spies, weapons destined for Persian enemies are collected. In fact, there is a much more valuable treasure hidden in Alamut – the legendary Sands of Time, which gives mortals the ability to turn back time. Dastan comes into possession of an ancient dagger that is the key to access the Sands of Time, but someone kills King Sharaman, and Dastan is accused of the crime.
Fleeing from his pursuers in order to clear his name, Dastan teams up with Tamina, a young Alamut princess whose family has guarded the Sands of Time for centuries and who is willing to do anything to protect it. Dastan and Tamina must survive in the unforgiving desert while fleeing from even more ruthless enemies – Sheikh Amar (Molina), master knife thrower Ses (Toussaint) and the Hassans and their various killing techniques. Dastan and Tamina will need all their courage, fighting skills and wisdom to discover the true culprit behind the Emperor’s death.
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
After Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a circus magician of questionable ethics, comes to the wonderful land of Oz by chance from dusty Kansas, he at first thinks that he has won the jackpot since fame and fortune are right in front of his nose… Until he meets three witches: To Theodore (Mila Kunis), Evanor (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are by no means convinced that Oscar is the wizard they were all waiting for.
Reluctantly drawn into a problem of epic proportions involving the kingdom of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar will have to discover who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Using his magic tricks – and with a little help from magic – Oscar will not only transform himself into a great and powerful wizard, but also a better person.
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
Sent to the market by his uncle to sell their horse and buy thatch for their roof, Jack meets the beautiful Princess Isabelle, whom he rescues from ruffians. He returns home with only a handful of beans given to him by a monk who claimed they were sacred, but that does little to impress his uncle, who tosses them away. In the night, the Princess arrives, having run off to keep herself from marrying Roderick, who is clearly only interested in becoming king.
Soon, the beans take root with a giant stalk carrying away the princess and Jack’s house. He soon sets off on an adventure with the king’s guards to rescue the princess, only to find that a mythical land filled with giants really exists.
Descendants (2015)
Descendants is a 2015 American musical fantasy adventure-comedy television film directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega. The film stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, and Cameron Boyce as the teenage children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella de Vil, respectively.
The film follows these teenagers adjusting to life outside their island prison, while on a mission to steal the Fairy Godmother’s wand and free their parents from captivity. It debuted on July 31, 2015, as a Disney Channel Original Movie, to positive reviews and 6.6 million viewers.
The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Prince Wendell (Daniel Lapaine), the ruler of the Fourth Kingdom and Snow White’s grandson, is turned into a dog by the Evil Queen, and the dog takes on his form. He is helpless in his dog form, so the Evil Queen begins training the new Wendell to play the real prince. That Wendell, who has a human form, must be taught the behavior of a real prince so that the townspeople never learn of the secret crime committed against their prince. Fearing for his life, the real prince tries to escape the Queen. The prince escapes from his world through a magic mirror and appears in New York, which he calls the Tenth Kingdom.
To make matters worse, Wendell ends up in the arms of Virginia (Kimberly Williams), a waitress who chronically complains about her boring and monotonous life. Virginia is a typical product of the late 20th century – full of expectations about what the world has to offer, yet too insecure and afraid to do anything. When Wendell enters her life, he is pursued by the Terminator-like Hunter (Rutger Hauer), three hooligan trolls, and a half-man-half-wolf with an extraordinary sense of smell. Virginia’s life becomes full of adventure, intrigue and danger. As soon as Vuk (Scott Cohen) sees Virginia, he instantly falls in love.
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Johnny Depp leads a superb cast as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as nineteen-year-old Alice, who returns to the eccentric world she first visited as a girl, where her childhood friends await: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Pooh, the Peculiar Caterpillar, Cheshire the cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastic journey to discover her true destiny and stop the terror of the Red Queen.
The Golden Compass (2007)
Llyri Belacqui (Dakota Blue Richards) is an orphan whose only living relative is the powerful and respected Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig). Lyra attends Oxford’s Jordan College. The beautiful Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) chooses Llyra as her companion on her journey north. Llyra is full of expectations. She fantasizes about meeting polar bears, but before leaving, her best friend Roger (Ben Walker) is kidnapped by the mysterious organization Magisterium.
The headmaster of the college trustingly gives Lyra a golden compass. He will reveal the truth to her, but she must not let the compass fall into the hands of Mrs. Coulter. Life with Mrs. Coulter is not what Llyra imagined and, after a violent incident, she runs away. This is where her mission to find and save Roger begins – a journey on which she will be joined by many companions, the armored polar bear Iorek Byrnison (voice of Ian McKellen), an aeronaut named Lee Scoresby (Sam Elliott), the leader of the Zingar John Faa (Jim Carter) and witch queen Serafina Pekkala (Eva Green).
Big Fish (2003)
Llyri Belacqui (Dakota Blue Richards) is an orphan whose only living relative is the powerful and respected Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig). Lyra attends Oxford’s Jordan College. The beautiful Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman) chooses Llyra as her companion on her journey north. Llyra is full of expectations. She fantasizes about meeting polar bears, but before leaving, her best friend Roger (Ben Walker) is kidnapped by the mysterious organization Magisterium.
The headmaster of the college trustingly gives Lyra a golden compass. He will reveal the truth to her, but she must not let the compass fall into the hands of Mrs. Coulter. Life with Mrs. Coulter is not what Llyra imagined and, after a violent incident, she runs away. This is where her mission to find and save Roger begins – a journey on which she will be joined by many companions, the armored polar bear Iorek Byrnison (voice of Ian McKellen), an aeronaut named Lee Scoresby (Sam Elliott), the leader of the Zingar John Faa (Jim Carter) and witch queen Serafina Pekkala (Eva Green).
Ladyhawke (1985)
Damned to eternity, two lovers in medieval France desperately search for a way to be together again. It seems that no earthly force can help them, because at night he becomes a wolf, and during the day she turns into a falcon.
The thief Phillipe Gastone (Matthew Broderick), also known by the nickname Mouse, escapes from the Aquila dungeon. A relentless pursuit led by the Bishop of Aguila (John Wood) soon begins, but the fugitive is rescued by the knight, Captain Navarre (Rutger Hauer). Noble Navarre has also been hunted for two years, ever since he eloped with Lady Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer), whom Bishop has always lusted after.
The consequence is the curse that the Bishop cast on the two of them; Navarre turns into a wolf at night, and Isabeau into a falcon during the day. The lovers are constantly tormented by their transformations and can only see each other for a moment, at dawn. Navarre asks Phillipe for help to get inside and kill the well-guarded Bishop. She succeeds in her pleas and the two set out to destroy Bishop and break the evil curse placed on the lovers.
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
Ethan Wate, the star of his school’s basketball team, can’t wait to graduate from high school and leave the southern town where he grew up. His life became difficult since his mother died and his father retired to his study and devoted himself to writing books. Then Lena Duchannes enters his life – an unusual girl who appeared in his dreams for some time, or rather in his nightmares.
Peter Pan (2003)
One cold night in London during the reign of Edward VII, Wendy Darling (Rachel Hurd-Wood) charms her younger brothers with tales of sword fights, adventures and tales of the legendary Captain Cook. When Peter Pan (Jeremy Sumpter) appears in the room that night together with the little jealous fairy Zvončica (Ludivine Sagnier), a great adventure begins.
The children, like little birds, follow him through the window, flying over the roofs of London houses all the way to the magical Neverland, where they begin their merry life. Facing rogue pirates, evil mermaids, a monstrous crocodile and, most terrifying of all, the steel hook that springs from Captain Hook’s (Jason Isaacs) right hand, Wendy and her brothers realize where they came from.
Penelope (2006)
In this contemporary romance, Penelope is a film about an inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret and the power of love. In order to break the family curse, Penelope must find true love with someone ‘of her kind’ and learn the most precious lesson in life: ‘I love myself the way I am.’ Penelope Wilhern, born into a rich social environment, suffers from the Wilhelm curse, which can only be reversed when she finds true love.
Hidden away on her family’s estate, a lonely girl meets a series of suitors in her parents’ futile attempt to break the curse. Every suitable groom falls in love with Penelope and her hefty dowry, until her curse is revealed. Lemon, a mischievous and aspiring tabloid reporter, wants a photo of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max to pose as a potential suitor so he can take her photo.
A handsome gambler with no luck, he soon realizes that he is falling in love with Penelope, but decides to disappear, so as not to disappoint her. Disappointed by the latest betrayal, Penelope decides to live life by her own standards. He finds adventure and Annie, his first friend, and becomes the person he was meant to be.
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
After moving with their mother Helen (Mary-Louise Parker) to the run-down Spiderwick estate, twins Jared (Freddie Highmore) and Simon (Freddie Highmore) and their sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger) discover that very unusual things are happening at the stately building.
Having no explanation for the almost daily disappearances and incidents, the family blames Jared for everything. Determined to prove that he is not guilty of anything, Jared, with the help of his brother and sister, begins to uncover a fantastic secret, full of unusual and sometimes very dangerous creatures.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure drama television program, loosely based on the Arthurian legends regarding the close relations of Merlin and King Arthur. Created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy for the BBC, it was broadcast for five series on BBC One between 20 September 2008 and 24 December 2012. The programme starred Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Richard Wilson, Anthony Head, and John Hurt.
The program is a reimagining of the legend, in which young warlock Merlin is sent to the kingdom of Camelot by his mother because of his “special gift”. After saving Prince Arthur’s life in the first episode, he becomes Arthur’s manservant. Merlin soon learns that the reason for his gift is to protect Arthur, but Merlin must hide his powers because magic was banned in Camelot by Arthur’s father, King Uther Pendragon, and those caught practicing it are executed. Over the years and after several adventures together, Merlin and Arthur become trusted friends and companions, with the former doing his best to influence the latter into becoming the king he is destined to be.
Merlin was nominated for several awards, winning the 2011 British Academy Television Award for best visual effects. Broadcasting rights were sold to over 180 countries.
Inkheart (2008)
Mortimer “Mo” Folchart (Brendan Fraser) and his twelve-year-old daughter, Meggie (Eliza Bennett), are avid book fans. They are connected by an unusual and fantastic ability, namely, whenever they read a description of a character or object out loud, they pull it out of the book into our world. This very skill is the cause of the disappearance of Resa (Sienna Guilory), Meggie’s mother, who was trapped in a rare book called Inkheart.
The reappearance of that book will drag this little family into the biggest adventure of their lives.
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Traveling from village to village and pretending to protect the inhabitants from enchanted creatures, the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, better known as Jake (Ledger) and Will (Damon) encounter a real witch with terrifying powers and are put to the test. In this Americanized version, brothers Jacob and Wilhelm are two con men who travel around France killing fake demons and performing fake exorcisms in exchange for money.
However, when several mysterious murders occur in the forests between Germany and France, the government, knowing their reputation, forces them to deal with it. The brothers must find out what is going on and take care of it before more victims or their own departure to the guillotine.
Legend (1985)
The demon Lord of Darkness orders his subject, the goblin Blix, to kill the remaining unicorn horses, bearers of light and purity, so that eternal darkness reigns and he becomes the absolute ruler of the world. At the same time, forest boy Jack takes his girlfriend, the lovely princess Lily, deep into the forest to show her something she’s never seen before: a pair of beautiful white unicorn horses.
Lily is so amazed by the beauty of the noble creatures that she wants to touch them, even though Jack warns her that mortals must not touch these sacred animals. Lily sings a song in her beautiful voice to attract one of the unicorns, and when he comes to her, she caresses him. But Blix, who is hidden in an ambush with his helper, takes advantage of this and hits the unicorn with a poisonous arrow.
The unicorns run away, and Blix and the assistant follow and eventually catch up. Blix cuts off the magic horn of the dying animal and at that moment darkness and winter reign. Jack and Lily are lost to each other, and Jack is jumped by the elf Gump and his helpers, who convince him that he must fight the Dark Lord with them. And Lily the demon wants to make his co-ruler.
Harry Potter (Movie Franchise)
Harry Potter is a film series based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling. The series is produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and consists of eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). A spin-off prequel series, planned to consist of five films, started with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), marking the beginning of the Wizarding World shared media franchise.
The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Four directors worked on the series: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, and David Yates. Michael Goldenberg wrote the screenplay for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), while the remaining films’ screenplays were written by Steve Kloves. Production took place over ten years, with the main story arc following Harry’s quest to overcome his arch-enemy Lord Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final novel in the series, was adapted into two feature-length parts. Part 1 was released in November 2010, and Part 2 was released in July 2011.
Philosopher’s Stone, and Deathly Hallows – Part 2 are among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time, and ranking them as the 48th- and 15th-highest-grossing films, with both grossing over $1 billion. It is the fourth highest-grossing film series with $7.7 billion in worldwide receipts.
Cinderella (2015)
The story of Cinderella follows the fate of young Ella, whose merchant father remarried after her mother’s death. Ella accepts the new stepmother and her two daughters, Anastasia and Drisella. After the sudden death of her father, the girl Ella is left at the mercy of her new cruel family, who turns her into a maid covered in ashes, called Cinderella. Not long after, he meets a stranger in the forest, his soul mate, a charming prince.
After the fateful meeting, the kingdom invites all the girls to a ball so that the prince can choose his future wife. Young Ella, despite all the misfortunes inflicted on her by her evil sisters and stepmother, manages to come to the ball and with the help of a magical carriage – a pumpkin and a pair of mice, and the popular glass shoes, she changes her life forever.
Winter’s Tale (2014)
“The Winter’s Tale” brings us a whole galaxy of first-class acting names led by Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Jessica Brown Findlay, Will Smith and William Hurt. It’s not a true story, but a love story. She tells us about miracles, intertwined destinies and the ancient battle between good and evil – in the middle of New York.
When Peter Lake (Colin Farrell) arrived in New York as a boy in 1895, he did not know how long and complex his life would be, nor how many other lives he would touch in a very special way. The miracle he carries inside is meant for a special soul, a special life that only he can save, if only he lives long enough to find it.
He is a master thief who never expected someone to steal his heart. This succeeded for the beautiful Beverly Penn (Brown Findlay), however, the road to their love was not strewn with roses. Namely, on Peter’s heels is his former mentor, the demonic Pearly Soames (Crowe). The winner will take it all and the loser will be damned. Peter needs a miracle, and only time will tell if it can happen.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)
Balthazar Blake is a wizard in modern Manhattan who tries to defend the city from his eternal enemy Maxim Horvath. But for such a big undertaking he needs help, so he recruits Dave Stutler, at first glance a quite average young man.
Although he becomes the wizard’s protégé against his will, Dave possesses a great hidden potential for magic, and after a quick introduction to the art and science of magic, he becomes the wizard’s ally in the fight against the forces of darkness. Dave will have to muster all his courage to survive his training, save the town and win the girl as he becomes the sorcerer’s apprentice
Labyrinth (1986)
Teenage Sarah (J. Connelly) arrives home late and is mildly reprimanded by her rushing parents for counting on baby brother Toby to look after her. When the parents leave, Toby starts crying non-stop. Angry and not knowing how to calm him down, Sarah wishes that the goblins would take her brother, which they do.
Not believing her eyes that the child had disappeared from the crib, Sarah immediately regretted it, but the house was already inhabited by goblins and the goblin king Jareth (D. Bowie), who took Toby to his castle. Jareth will keep his brother and turn him into a goblin if Sarah fails to get through the maze that leads to Jareth’s castle within 13 hours. Determined to get her brother back, Sarah goes into the labyrinth where she will meet the strangest creatures and many goblins.
Mirror Mirror (2012)
After their beloved king abandons them, his ruthless wife takes control of the kingdom and his beautiful 18-year-old stepdaughter, Snow White, whom she hides in the palace.
But when the princess catches the attention of a charming and wealthy prince, the jealous queen chases the girl into a nearby forest. Snow White then teams up with a gang of quarrelsome dwarves to reclaim the kingdom that is rightfully hers… and of course her prince.
The Secret of Moonacre (2008)
After her father’s death, the thirteen-year-old Maria was left with nothing but one book as an inheritance from her entire fortune, and the girl was forced to leave London with her nanny and go live with her eccentric uncle Benjamin Merryweather in the Valley of the Moon.
An inherited book reveals many secrets, so her uncle takes the book from her, but that won’t stop Maria from finding out the truth. Once upon a time, two families, Merryweather and De Noir, clashed, and ever since then, the Valley of the Moon has been cursed. Only the Moon Princess can remove the curse of the valley.
Ella Enchanted (2004)
When she turned one year old, her mother and her mother’s friend Mandy (M. Driver) tried to hide Ella from the fairy Lucinda (V.A. Fox), who came to give the girl a gift, because the fairy Lucinda was known for giving terrible gifts. But they failed to hide her, because Ella cried loudly, and this inspired the fairy Lucinda to give her the gift of obedience. She immediately ordered the child to stop crying and the child obeyed.
From then until she grew up, Ella (A. Hathaway) had to obey everything anyone would order her to do. Ella’s mother fell seriously ill and before her death, she told Ella the secret of her obedience. No one could undo the fairy’s curse except the fairy who uttered it, so Ella decided to find the fairy, Lucinda.
The Princess Bride (1987)
A good grandfather (P. Falk) reads a fairy tale to his sick grandson (F. Savage) that his grandfather read to him, and to him his father. The beautiful Buttercup (R. Wright Penn) falls in love with the handsome house servant Westley (C. Elwes). A young man goes to sea to earn money for a wedding, but somewhere along the way he is killed by pirates. At least such news reached the girl, who then becomes engaged to Prince Humperdinck (C. Sarandon), although she is aware that she will never be able to love him.
The future queen is kidnapped by an unusual trio from the underworld and taken to the land across the seven seas and seven mountains. The kidnappers are being followed by the terrible Black Avenger, who saves the beauty. It turns out that it is about her youthful love whose life was spared by the pirates. But the real adventure is just beginning.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Two Movies)
Percy Jackson & the Olympians (also known as Percy Jackson) is a two-film series based on the novel series of the same name by the author Rick Riordan. The series was distributed by 20th Century Fox, produced by 1492 Pictures and consists of two installments. The first film, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), was directed by Chris Columbus and was released on February 12, 2010.
The second installment, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, was originally intended to be released in March 2013 but was instead pushed back to August 7, 2013, and was directed by Thor Freudenthal. While the film series was intended to match the five novel book series, and the second film laid the foundation for a third film, further films were never produced. The shortened series in total grossed nearly $430 million at the worldwide box office.
The films follow the adventures of demigod Percy Jackson and his comrades at the demigod training ground of Camp Half-Blood. In the first film, Percy must go on a quest to save his mother from the underworld and prove his innocence when he is accused of stealing lightning from Zeus. The second film revolves around Percy’s escapades as he must retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece from the Sea of Monsters, or the Bermuda triangle, which is the only thing that will save the camp from the forces of darkness.
