Movies About Mythical Creatures

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the third installment in Peter Jackson's epic fantasy trilogy, based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. The movie follows the quest of Frodo, Sam, and Gollum to destroy the One Ring and prevent Sauron from ruling Middle-earth. Along the way, they are joined by Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and the rest of the Fellowship, who join them in the war against the forces of evil. As the forces of Mordor march toward the city of Minas Tirith, the Fellowship and their allies prepare for a final climactic battle to determine the fate of Middle-earth. With the help of their powerful allies, the Fellowship is able to successfully defeat Sauron and his forces, thus restoring peace to Middle-earth.

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is based on the novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien. Set in the fictional world of Middle-earth, the story follows a group of hobbits, elves, humans, and dwarves as they embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the forces of the Dark Lord Sauron. Led by the wizard Gandalf and the brave hobbit Frodo Baggins, they must battle through treacherous lands and face powerful foes in order to reach their ultimate destination - the mythical land of Mordor. Along the way, they must overcome many obstacles, including a powerful Ringwraith, hordes of orcs, and the Balrog of Moria. Through their courage, strength, and determination, the fellowship eventually succeeds in their mission and saves Middle-earth.

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, based on the second volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The film is the second installment in The Lord of the Rings film series, and stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom and Bernard Hill. The story continues from The Fellowship of the Ring and follows the journey of the members of the Fellowship of the Ring who split up after leaving Rivendell. The two towers of the title refer to Orthanc, the tower of Isengard, where Saruman resides and Barad-Dûr, the tower of Sauron, the dark lord. The film follows the members of the fellowship, as they battle the forces of evil in Middle-earth. The members of the fellowship must decide if they will follow the path of the Ring, confront the threats of Sauron, or attempt to destroy the Ring. In the end, they must face the ultimate evil in Sauron.

From Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott
Rated PG-13

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second film in the three-part epic fantasy film series directed by Peter Jackson and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. The film follows Bilbo Baggins and his companions as they embark on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they face many dangers, including giant spiders, orcs, and a powerful Necromancer. They eventually reach the mountain and must contend with Smaug, who guards a vast horde of treasure. In the process, they discover a deeper conspiracy involving an ancient evil force that threatens all of Middle-earth. The film culminates in an epic battle between good and evil that will determine the fate of the kingdom.

From Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes
Rated G

The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, a young mermaid who is dissatisfied with life under the sea and curious about the human world. After defying her father, King Triton, and falling in love with a human, Prince Eric, Ariel strikes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days in exchange for her voice. With the help of her friends - a comedic seagull, a flounder, and a crab, Ariel must find a way to break Ursula's spell and win Eric's love before it is too late. Along the way, she learns about the power of true love and friendship and ultimately finds her own voice.

From Henry Koster, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley
Rated Not Rated

The Bishop's Wife is a classic Christmas-themed romantic comedy from 1947, directed by Henry Koster and starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven. When the Bishop of a small New England town (Niven) prays for guidance on how to build a new cathedral for his congregation, his prayer is answered by an angel named Dudley (Grant). At first, the Bishop is delighted to have divine assistance, but things get complicated when he and his wife (Young) start to develop feelings for Dudley. Ultimately, Dudley must choose between his heavenly mission and his newfound earthly desires. Along the way, he also teaches the Bishop to be more compassionate and to appreciate the blessings he already has.

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves
Rated R

From Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett
Rated PG-13

From Jim Jarmusch, starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt
Rated R

From David Yates, starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler
Rated PG-13

From Genndy Tartakovsky, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez
Rated PG

From Len Wiseman, starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly, Michael Sheen
Rated R

From Brad Silberling, starring Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Andre Braugher, Dennis Franz
Rated PG-13

From Rob Marshall, starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush
Rated PG-13

From Neil Jordan, starring Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Sam Riley, Caleb Landry Jones
Rated R

From Michael Hoffman, starring Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci
Rated PG-13

From Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy
Rated PG

From John Landis, starring Anne Parillaud, Anthony LaPaglia, Robert Loggia, David Proval
Rated R

From Griffin Dunne, starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13

From Catherine Hardwicke, starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Sarah Clarke
Rated PG-13

From Katja von Garnier, starring Agnes Bruckner, Hugh Dancy, Olivier Martinez, Katja Riemann
Rated PG-13

From Renny Harlin, starring Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway, Taylor Kitsch
Rated PG-13