Fantasy on Kanopy: what is worth streaming right now (free with a library card)

54 fantasy titles on Kanopy (free with a library card) at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Donnie Darko (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA troubled teenager's visions of a giant rabbit lead to surreal crimes and a suspenseful, dreamlike mystery.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
2. 2The Seventh Seal (1957)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA knight plays a slow-burn game of chess with Death, seeking one redemptive act amidst bleak, surreal landscapes.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
3. 3The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A man ages in reverse through a whimsical, melancholic life, finding bittersweet romance along the way.Kanopy · Hoopla
4. 4Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)Light gore · brisk · PGA brisk, campy adventure unfolds as knights on an absurd quest encounter whimsical, witty, and satirical challenges.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
5. 5Nosferatu (1922)Properly scary · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA chilling, slow-burn fantasy of a Transylvanian count and a real estate deal gone bleakly wrong.Prime Video · AMC+ · Kanopy
6. 6Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn 18th-century perfumer's dark, atmospheric quest for the ultimate scent becomes a surreal, gritty obsession.Kanopy · Hoopla
7. 7Evil Dead II (1987)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, darkly-comic cabin nightmare unfolds with absurdist humor and surreal, pulpy scares.Max · Kanopy
8. 8Sleepy Hollow (1999)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA skeptical detective confronts whimsical horrors and darkly-comic decapitations in a perpetually atmospheric, measured mystery.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
9. 9Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002)No gore · briskGauls and Egyptians collide in a brisk, absurdist adventure filled with broad humor and whimsical, crowd-pleasing antics.Prime Video · Kanopy · Tubi
10. 10Ghost (1990)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A murdered man's spirit, with a quirky psychic's help, protects his love from danger, finding whimsical romance.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
11. 11Stardust (2007)Mildly scary · measured · PG-13A young man's quest for a fallen star becomes a whimsical, romantic adventure through a magical realm.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
12. 12Cinderella (1950)No gore · measured · GA kindhearted girl's whimsical dreams of romance and royalty come true with a bit of magic.Disney+ · Kanopy
13. 13Finding Neverland (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA whimsical playwright finds heartwarming inspiration for his fantastical stories in a melancholic family.Kanopy · Hoopla
14. 14An American Werewolf in London (1981)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RAmerican tourists face gruesome changes and dark humor after a savage attack on the Yorkshire Moors.Kanopy
15. 15The Witch (2016)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA family's devout faith erodes into paranoia as an unseen evil stalks their isolated New England farm.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
16. 16The Addams Family (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · measured · PG-13A darkly whimsical family celebrates the return of a long-lost uncle, but his memory loss raises suspicions.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
17. 17The Lovely Bones (2009)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A murdered girl finds bittersweet solace in watching her grieving family and longing for their healing.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
18. 18Stranger Than Fiction (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A lonely man's life becomes a whimsical tale as a mysterious voice narrates his every earnest, melancholy step.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
19. 19Enter the Void (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA drug dealer's spirit drifts through Tokyo, experiencing surreal, dreamlike visions of life and death.AMC+ · Kanopy
20. 20Pleasantville (1998)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Teenage siblings get trapped in a wholesome 1950s sitcom, bringing witty, colorful disruption to its black-and-white world.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Plex
21. 21Delicatessen (1991)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA post-apocalyptic apartment building serves up dark humor and surreal romance with a side of mystery meat.Kanopy · Tubi
22. 22Before I Fall (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young woman relives a fateful day, uncovering hidden truths and the bittersweet nature of her perfect life.Starz · Kanopy
23. 23Addams Family Values (1993)Mildly scary · light gore · measured · PG-13A darkly-comic family struggles with a new baby and a murderous nanny in this campy, whimsical comedy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
24. 24Hellboy (2004)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A super-powered demon fights supernatural evil with brisk action, pulpy humor, and darkly-comic camp.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
25. 2513 Going on 30 (2004)No gore · measured · PG-13A whimsical fantasy makes a thirteen-year-old's wish come true, delivering wholesome, heartwarming romance.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
26. 26Swiss Army Man (2016)Light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA marooned man finds surreal companionship and absurd tools for escape in a darkly comic adventure.Netflix · Kanopy · Fandango at Home (free)
27. 27The Visitors (1993)No gore · brisk · RA medieval knight and his servant wreak absurd, crowd-pleasing havoc after a whimsical, time-traveling spell goes awry.Prime Video · Kanopy · Tubi
28. 28The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)Mildly scary · measured · PGThree siblings discover a hidden world of faeries and creatures, balancing whimsical wonder with looming suspense.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
29. 29Scrooge (1951)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA miserly man confronts his past and present, guided by spirits toward a heartwarming, uplifting Christmas.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
30. 30Mars Attacks! (1996)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Humanity faces absurdly campy Martian invaders whose "peaceful" intentions quickly turn into darkly comic annihilation.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
31. 31Sorry to Bother You (2018)Light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA telemarketer's magical voice unlocks a darkly comic, surreal journey through corporate Oakland.Kanopy
32. 32The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An American teenager obsessed with kung fu classics finds himself in ancient China on an epic, pulpy quest.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
33. 33Troll Hunter (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · PG-13Student filmmakers uncover a government conspiracy to hide giant trolls, leading to a gritty, suspenseful pursuit.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
34. 34Penelope (2007)No gore · measured · PGA whimsical heiress, cursed by an old family secret, finds romance when she bucks convention.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
35. 35The Brand New Testament (2015)No gore · measuredGod's rebellious daughter upends existence itself with surreal, darkly comic, and absurdist interventions.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
36. 36Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)No gore · measured · PGA young boy enters a whimsical animated world of tiny people to find treasure and save his grandfather's home.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
37. 37Pinocchio (2019)Mildly scary · measured · PG-13A wooden puppet magically comes to life, longing for adventure and encountering fantastical spectacles on a whimsical journey.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
38. 38Where the Wild Things Are (2009)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lonely boy sails to a dreamlike island of wild beasts, where imagination builds a bittersweet kingdom.Paramount+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
39. 39Ella Enchanted (2004)No gore · measured · PGA young woman's magical gift of obedience becomes a whimsical curse in a feel-good, romantic fantasy.Kanopy · Hoopla
40. 40Beastly (2011)No gore · measured · PG-13A modern-day beast must find true love to break a whimsical curse and reclaim his former self.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
41. 41The Bishop's Wife (1947)No gore · measured · NRA charming angel brings whimsical disruption and heartwarming romance to a bishop's troubled life.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
42. 42Upside Down (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two lovers defy opposing gravities and societal prejudice in a surreal, dreamlike quest for reunion.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
43. 43Horns (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA man sprouts horns, compelling confessions and revealing the darkly comedic surrealism of small-town secrets.Kanopy · Fandango at Home (free) · Plex
44. 44Colossal (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA woman's personal breakdown mysteriously manifests as a giant creature wreaking havoc across the world.Kanopy
45. 45Tale of Tales (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RThree fantastical kingdoms intertwine with surreal, darkly comic tales of monstrous desire and strange enchantment.AMC+ · Kanopy · Tubi
46. 46Daybreakers (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA blood shortage forces vampires to farm humans while a researcher secretly develops a cure for the plague.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
47. 47Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An intrepid archaeologist races to recover an ancient artifact that controls time before a planetary alignment.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
48. 48The Voices (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA factory worker's talking pets offer wildly different advice about pursuing love and committing murder.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
49. 49Mirror Mirror (2012)No gore · measured · PGAn evil queen's financial woes ignite a whimsical, broad comedy as Snow White rallies rebellious dwarves.Kanopy
50. 50The Brothers Grimm (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · PG-13Con artist brothers encounter genuine magic in a haunted forest, leading to a darkly comic, pulpy adventure.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
51. 51Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999)No gore · briskGaulish heroes use a magic potion to battle Caesar's Roman legions in a brisk, wholesome, and epic adventure.Prime Video · Kanopy · Tubi
52. 52Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · RA young boy discovers a sinister Santa unearthed in the Arctic, blending dark humor with suspenseful fantasy.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
53. 53Season of the Witch (2011)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Crusaders transport a suspected witch across a plague-ridden land, battling dark forces and their own grim humor.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
54. 54Lady in the Water (2006)Mildly scary · measured · PG-13A mythical water nymph needs protection from shadowy creatures as an apartment building superintendent helps her journey home.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex

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