Top Animated Fantasies of 2004: Magic, Mystery, and Memorable Worlds

Cashback

2007 • 102 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Following a difficult breakup, Ben struggles with insomnia. To pass the sleepless nights, he takes a job working the late shift at the supermarket, and his creative mind begins to flourish.

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The Dungeonmaster

1984 • 73 min

Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Paul, a talented computer expert, is unexpectedly chosen as the next opponent for Mestema, an ancient and evil wizard who has been seeking a worthy challenger for centuries. As Paul's work consumes his life and strains his relationship, he's suddenly…

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Basket Case

1982 • 91 min • Budget $35K

Horror, Comedy

Paranormal photographer Kouhei unexpectedly meets Hazuki, an elegant vampire who has waited years for freedom from a hidden castle. When Hazuki follows him home and disrupts his life, Kouhei's world turns surreal. As he adjusts to living with this mysterious…

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Lorenzo

2004 • 5 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Lorenzo, a cat, is troubled by a strange development: his tail has seemingly gained a mind of its own.

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Alesha Popovich and Tugarin the Dragon

2004 • Budget $4M • Box office $1M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Alesha Popovich must track down Tugarin Zmey and recover stolen money. He enlists the help of a constantly-commenting talking Horse, a wise old woman, a donkey, and a beautiful woman named Lyubava.

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Strings

2004 • 88 min • Budget $4M

Adventure, Animation, Drama

Prince Hal seeks revenge for his father's death, blaming the city's rival, the Zeriths. He doesn't realize his own uncle, Nezo, is the true murderer and secretly plots to seize the throne for himself.

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Lady Death

2004 • 77 min

Fantasy, Animation, Horror

Accused of devil worship by her community, Hope is forced into a pact with the Devil to save herself. When she refuses his terms, she transforms into the formidable Lady Death and declares war on her father to seize control…

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Bang Bang!

2014 • 153 min

Action, Adventure, Comedy

A young bank receptionist's life changes when she becomes involved with Rajveer Nanda, a man with a secretive past.

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Mind Game

2004 • 103 min • Box office $36K

Animation, Romance, Comedy

Nishi is a failure with a longing for his childhood sweetheart. Following a run-in with the Japanese mafia, he experiences a trip to heaven and back, only to find himself stranded in an even stranger location.

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Steamboy

2004 • 126 min • Budget $26M • Box office $18M

Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Set in 1860s Britain, a young inventor becomes embroiled in a dangerous power struggle surrounding a groundbreaking development in steam technology.

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Back to Gaya

2004 • 91 min • Box office $2M

Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction

The world of Gaya is inhabited by two humanoid species: the furry Zeldons, who are the majority, and the goblin-like Snurks, who are often marginalized. When a mysterious force steals the Dalamite, a magical stone that protects Gaya, all Gayans…

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Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo

2004 • 65 min

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Spring arrives, and Baby Roo is eager for adventure and new friends. However, Rabbit is focused on spring cleaning, neglecting his duties as the Easter Bunny. Roo gently reminds Rabbit that love is more important than status.

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The Ghost of Lord Farquaad

2003 • 16 min

Fantasy, Animation, Comedy

After being eaten by a dragon, Lord Farquaad returns as a ghost, and remains just as wicked. He enlists his loyal assistant, Thelonious, to kidnap Princess Fiona. Shrek and Donkey team up to rescue her, seeking assistance from the dragon…

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Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004 • 98 min • Box office $34M

Family, Adventure, Animation

A Pokémon from space, named Deoxys, attacks the futuristic city where Ash Ketchum and his companions are staying.

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Van Helsing: The London Assignment

2004 • 30 min

Action, Animation, Fantasy

The story follows monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing as he arrives in London to investigate a string of gruesome, unexplained killings. He discovers the crimes are the work of Dr. Jekyll, who transforms into the sinister Mr. Hyde.

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Shrek 2

2004 • 92 min • Budget $150M • Box office $935M

Animation, Family, Comedy

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey travel to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's parents, the Queen and King. However, Shrek and the King don't get along. When the Fairy Godmother learns Fiona married Shrek instead of Prince Charming, as King Harold…

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For a Good Time, Call...

2012 • 87 min • Budget $850K • Box office $1M

Comedy, Drama

After a breakup and losing their apartment, college friends Lauren and Katie decide to move in together. They share Katie's late grandmother's NYC apartment and initially clash. However, a late-night discovery of a secret changes everything, forging a deeper bond.…

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Balto III: Wings of Change

2004 • 78 min

Family, Adventure, Animation

The sled dogs, including Balto, are disheartened as airplanes have replaced them for mail delivery. However, when a mail plane crashes in the mountains, the dogs step in to help.

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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004 • 100 min • Box office $10M

Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

Detective Batou is tasked with solving a string of murders committed by gynoids – highly advanced, doll-like cyborgs. Each gynoid malfunctions, kills its victims, and then self-destructs. It appears their core programming activates to safeguard their manufacturer's data. However, in…

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Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky

2004 • 110 min • Box office $22M

Animation, Mystery, Adventure

Kaitou Kid and Conan Edogawa face off in the latest Detective Conan movie. A letter from the thief leads famous actress Juri Maki to seek protection for the Star Sapphire, also known as the "Jewel of Destiny"—a gem believed to…

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Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

2004 • 90 min • Budget $20M • Box office $29M

Animation, Fantasy, Action

Following the Battle City Tournament, a powerful evil stirs beneath the Egyptian sands. Anubis, previously defeated by Yugi's Pharaoh persona, has returned seeking vengeance. Empowered by the Eighth Millennium Item, he aims to destroy Yugi and conquer the world.

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Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers

2004 • 68 min

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

In Disney's adaptation of Alexander Dumas' story, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy yearn to prove themselves to their queen (Minnie Mouse) by performing heroic acts. However, they are constantly thwarted by Pete, the head Musketeer, who secretly plots to…

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Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture

2004 • 83 min

Animation, Fantasy

Following a brutal battle with Hades, Athena and her Saints are recovering when they encounter their greatest threat yet: Artemis, the moon goddess. Artemis has replaced Athena as the earth’s guardian, seizing control of the Sanctuary and enslaving Athena's Saints.…

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Jimmy Timmy Power Hour

2004 • 50 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Chaos erupts when Jimmy Neutron and Timmy Turner unexpectedly switch places, finding themselves living in each other's realities.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster

2004 • 74 min

Family, Adventure, Animation

A group travels to Scotland to visit Daphne's cousin and experience the Highland Games, but their trip takes a terrifying turn when they are haunted by the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

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Indian Idol

2004 • 76 min • Budget $110M • Box office $145M

Animation, Family

A greedy outlaw wants to seize the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, and a determined group of animals must stop him. Three cows, a karate-kicking stallion, and a variety of other creatures team up to protect their home. They face…

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Tinker Bell

2008 • 78 min • Budget $48M • Box office $9M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Enter the hidden world of Pixie Hollow and witness Tinker Bell speak for the first time in the captivating story of Disney's beloved fairy, as revealed in the new movie "Tinker Bell."

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Garfield

2004 • 80 min • Budget $50M • Box office $200M

Comedy, Family

Garfield, a famously lazy cat with a passion for lasagna, enjoys a comfortable life. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when Jon adopts a dog named Odie to win over Liz, a veterinarian and Jon's former classmate. Garfield finds himself…

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The Incredibles

2004 • 115 min • Budget $92M • Box office $631M

Action, Adventure, Animation

Bob Parr has left his life as a superhero to work as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his wife, a former hero, in the suburbs. However, a strange assignment arrives, and he must once again don…

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The Polar Express

2004 • 100 min • Budget $165M • Box office $318M

Animation, Adventure, Family

A young boy struggling with doubt takes an incredible train journey to the North Pole. The trip becomes a path of self-discovery, revealing that the magic of life remains alive for those who hold onto their belief.

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