Most people have seen such classics as Edward Scissorhands, The Mask, and Groundhog Day, but not everyone knows that these weren't the only great fantasy movies of the 1990s. This genre has been quite popular among viewers, though it was kind of at a low point just a few decades ago.

Nevertheless, there were still some hidden gems that would be discovered later on by more loyal audiences. Here are 10 Fantasy Masterpieces From The 90s You've Probably Never Seen.

10. PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997)



Not many people know about the magic of Studio Ghibli's creations simply because they think that anime is not worth their time. However, 1997's Princess Mononoke is one of those movies that proves all the skeptics wrong. Not only is it famous in its homeland, but it is also popular in the Western World.

The animated feature film tells the story of Ashitaka who is looking for the cure to Tatarigami's curse. He is caught in a war between the mining colony Tatara and the local forest gods. During his journey, he meets San, the so-called Princess Mononoke.

9. BABE (1995)



Fantasy films are often targeted at children, so this list wouldn't be complete without a family-friendly movie. At first glance, Babe is quite similar to 2006's Charlotte's Web, but once you start watching, you realize that their only common feature is the abundance of talking farm animals.

Farmer Arthur Hoggett, played by James Cromwell, wins Babe in a contest at a country fair. Babe, voiced by Christine Cavanaugh, is an orphaned pig, so he tries to make friends with other farm animals. He starts learning how to heard sheep, but Rex the sheepdog doesn't seem to like him.

8. JUMANJI (1995)



Not everyone knows that 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is actually a remake of the 1995 classic Jumanji. The original is no worse than the new version, so it's fun to watch it if you want to see a great relatively old fantasy film.

Two kids, played by Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce, come across a magical board game. After they start playing it, they meet Alan, played by Robin Williams. Alan had been trapped in the game for years, so the kids decide to help him by overcoming various challenges the game sets for them.

7. DRAGONHEART (1996)



DragonHeart's CGI was a breakthrough and is considered to be quite good to this day. Of course, it is incomparable to the dragons in Game of Thrones, but it is still impressive if you take into account the year when it was released.

In terms of storytelling, DragonHeart is also unique to its genre as it takes classical fantasy characters and changes their nature. Draco, voiced by Sean Connery, is the last dragon who teams up with the disillusioned knight Bowen, played by Dennis Quaid, in order to defeat a tyrannical immortal king.