Best Magic Realism Movies & TV Series

Looking for the best magic realism movies and TV series? These 52 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The Taste of Tea 2004 ★ 7.5

Pleasantville 1998 ★ 7.3

Drifting Home 2022 ★ 7.4

The Shape of Water 2017 ★ 7.2

La Chimera 2023 ★ 7.3

Like Water for Chocolate 1992 ★ 7.3

Lovers of the Arctic Circle 1998 ★ 7.3

Big 1988 ★ 7.2

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash 2016 ★ 7.4

Ruby Sparks 2012 ★ 7.1

Bird 2024 ★ 7.2

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004 ★ 7.1

Petite Maman 2021 ★ 7.1

Whale Rider 2003 ★ 7.1

Cashback 2007 ★ 7.0

If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord 2019 ★ 7.3

Lawn Dogs 1997 ★ 7.1

Toto the Hero 1991 ★ 7.1

Flying Witch 2016 ★ 7.2

The One I Love 2014 ★ 6.9

Beasts of the Southern Wild 2012 ★ 6.8

IRODUKU: The World in Colors 2018 ★ 7.1

The Family Man 2000 ★ 6.8

NieA_7 2000 ★ 7.2