Top 10 Romantic Fantasy Movies

The fantasy and romance genres are quite distinct yet easily defined. Fantasy encompasses tales filled with magical, otherworldly, or supernatural elements, while romance focuses on the complexities of love—falling in and out of it, and everything in between. Therefore, it’s clear that a romantic fantasy film intertwines these two themes, showcasing both love and fantastical elements.

The films listed below serve as perfect examples of this romance-fantasy blend, balancing both aspects in a way that illustrates how love can be portrayed through stories that venture beyond the ordinary. Here’s a ranked list of some of the greatest romantic fantasy movies ever made, starting with the truly remarkable and leading up to the arguably flawless.

‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)

‘All of us Strangers’ (2023)

‘Groundhog Day’ (1993)

‘The Shape of Water’ (2017)

‘Beauty and the Beast’ (1991)

‘Edward Scissorhands’ (1990)

‘Wings of Desire’ (1987)

‘A Matter of Life and Death’ (1946)

‘Black Orpheus’ (1959)

‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl’ (2017)

–Farheen Ali 

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