After the incredible success of ‘Damsel,’ the new Netflix movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, you might be left wanting another adventure and medieval fantasy story. That’s why we bring you this list of the best movies and series with these themes that will impress you: it will be worth every minute you spend in front of the screen.
1. Game of Thrones
The epic series ran from 2011 to 2019 and took us into a world of fantasy, drama and adventure like we’ve never seen before.
In “Game of Thrones”, seven nations of the most powerful houses fight to occupy the Iron Throne, among which the Lannisters, Starks and Targaryens stand out, after the death of King Robert Baratheon.
Betrayals, rebellions and revenge are orchestrated in this game, where each person moves the pieces in their favor to stay in power, while an army of “White Walkers” plans to invade the world and kill everyone in their path to take it. dominate.
At the same time, we meet Daenerys Targaryen, rightful queen on the throne, who demonstrates her skills as a leader and revives three dragons, who were already thought to be extinct.
The series is based on the novels ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ and has a total of 73 episodes, divided into 8 seasons.
Where to see it? On HBO Max.
2. House of Dragons
The second season of this series, a prequel to “Game of Thrones”, is set to premiere in 2024, which tells the story of the Targaryens, who were the rightful rulers of the seven kingdoms. They raised and trained dragons, as each member of the dynasty had one, thus maintaining their power.
Where to see it? On HBO Max.
3. “Dungeons and Dragons” (2023)
A charming thief and an oddball group of adventurers decide to pull off an epic heist to recover a lost relic, but things turn dangerous when they upset the wrong people in this action-packed, humorous adventure.
Where to see it? On Prime video and Star+.
4. “Dragon Heart” (1996)
Set in the 10th century, when dragons flew across the land and there was an ancient code of honor that dragons, kings and knights respected. Bowen is a knight of the ancient code who teaches the arts of chivalry to Prince Einon, who ends up dying because of the king. A dragon promises to save his life, giving him half of his heart, in exchange for being a good king in the future. The prince does not comply, and Bowen blames the dragon for changing the boy, so he sets out to kill all the dragons, until only one remains.
There is also ‘Dragon Heart, Revenge’, a sequel to this film which was not as successful as the first.
Where to see it? On Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
5. “The Reign of Fire” (2002)
When workers on a tunneling project in London awaken a fire-breathing supernatural beast from its centuries-long slumber, all hell breaks loose. Twenty years later, Quinn (Christian Bale) tries to keep a group of refugees alive with wild dragons that rule the air, burn the earth and feed on ashes. Van Zan (Matthew McConaughey) appears with a group of assassins on a dangerous mission to hunt down and destroy the beasts.
Where to see it? On Star+.
6. The Princess and the Dragon (2008)
When her kingdom is attacked by a fire dragon, Princess Louisa sets out to find a savior. Meeting Gabriel, the son of a legendary knight, they both summon the ice dragon, a decision that could prove fatal.
Where to see it? On Prime Video and HBO Max.
7. ‘Eragon’ (2006)
Eragon, a humble young farmer, lives in Alagaesia, a kingdom controlled by Galbatorix, a powerful and evil monarch. One day, Eragon discovers a beautiful stone that turns out to be a dragon’s egg. When the creature is born, the young man hatches a plan to restore the glory of his homeland’s legendary Dragon Riders and overthrow Galbatorix.
Where to see it? On Disney+.
8. “The Hobbit” (2012 – 2014)
The Hobbit was divided into three films: “An Unexpected Journey” (2012), “The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) and “The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014).
The trilogy focused on Bilbo Baggins working as a thief with a group of dwarves and Gandalf. He was destined to infiltrate the Lonely Mountain to help the dwarves retrieve their treasure. What ensued was a story of comedy, tragedy and tests of faith when Smaug, an aristocratic dragon full of personality, began to value the community as food.
In the second film, Smaug steals the show, emerging from the shadows as he tries to turn the group into his prey. In the third film, there is an exciting battle to seal Smaug’s final fate.
Where to see it? On Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
9. “One Upon a Time” (2011 to 2018)
A boy contacts his adoptive mother, who is the daughter of Snow White and the “Savior”, to convince her to go to Storybrooke, Maine, where the story’s characters who live there are trapped by the Evil Queen .
In seven seasons, Henry, his mother Emma, ​​the evil queen, Snow White and Prince Charming will experience various adventures and unfold a new live-action version of the fairy tales told to us by Disney.
Where to see it? On Disney+.
10. “Knight’s Heart” (2001)
William (Heath Ledger), the son of a humble peasant, has had a dream since childhood: to become a knight. But one day, during a medieval tournament, fate will offer William the chance to participate. Very soon after he reinvents himself as Ulrich von Lichtenstein and is vying for the hand of the beautiful Jocelyn. Set on the amazing circuit of 14th-century medieval adventures, William’s story is equal parts romance and adventure.
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
