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1. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
PG-13 | 132 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
In 1926, magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York during his worldwide tour to research and rescue magical creatures as something mysterious leaves trails of destruction in the city, threatening to expose the wizarding world.
Director: David Yates | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler
Votes: 507,317 | Gross: $234.04M
2. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård
Votes: 724,366 | Gross: $206.36M
3. Twitches (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 86 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Twin witches who were separated at birth and were adopted by two different families meet on their 21st birthday and must use their powers to save the world in which they were born, where their birth mother still lives.
Director: Stuart Gillard | Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristen Wilson, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 9,580
4. Then She Found Me (2007)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
April, 39, wants a baby but her husband leaves her. When her adoptive mother dies, she's contacted by her biological mother, a TV talk show host. April starts seeing the divorced dad of one of her students at school.
Director: Helen Hunt | Stars: Helen Hunt, Colin Firth, Bette Midler, Matthew Broderick
Votes: 10,227 | Gross: $3.74M
5. Two Heads Creek (2019)
TV-MA | 85 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
A timid butcher and his drama queen twin sister quit the hostile confines of post- Brexit Britain and adventure to Australia in search of their birth mother, but the seemingly tolerant townsfolk are hiding a dark, meaty secret.
Director: Jesse O'Brien | Stars: Kathryn Wilder, Kerry Armstrong, Gary Sweet, Stephen Hunter
Votes: 1,358
6. Zander the Great (1925)
Passed | 80 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Mamie, an orphan girl who was abused in the orphanage, is taken in by Mrs. Caldwell, a kind woman with a young son named Alexander. Mamie hits it off with the lad and nicknames him "Zander"... See full summary »
Directors: George W. Hill, Clarence G. Badger | Stars: Marion Davies, Holbrook Blinn, Harrison Ford, Harry Watson
Votes: 675 | Gross: $0.26M
7.
The Queen's Gambit (2020)
Episode:
Middle Game
(2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama
Russian class opens the door to a new social scene. In Mexico City, Beth meets the intimidating Borgov, while her mother cozies up with a pen pal.
Director: Scott Frank | Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Marielle Heller, Isla Johnston
Votes: 10,111
8.
Andor (2022– )
Episode:
Daughter of Ferrix
(2022)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A fugitive once more, Cassian must make his next move before it is too late.
Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Diego Luna, Duncan Pow, Pamela Nomvete, Dave Chapman
Votes: 10,786
9.
Mayfair Witches (2023– )
Episode:
The Witching Hour
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Rowan's supernatural gift turns into a horrifying burden. In New Orleans, teenaged Deirdre rebels.
Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin
Votes: 934