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Movies like The Fairy and the Devil (1982)

The best movies like The Fairy and the Devil (1982) are Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (2024), Immortal Demon Slayer (2017) and Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021). If The Fairy and the Devil hooked you with its fantasy and horror, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (2024)

    When an Iraq War veteran receives a calling from a higher power, he embarks on a mission to stop a fallen angel from raising an army of the dead to take over the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

  2. Immortal Demon Slayer (2017)

    A giant rebelled against the heavens. It was declared a devil and defeated. The immortal heart evolved into Sun Wukong. The heavens found him, and ravaged his home. He enters the heavenly kingdom, disguised as a human, seeking retribution.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  3. Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021)

    Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  4. Mythica: A Quest for Heroes (2014)

    Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard. When she meets the beautiful priestess Teela in need of help, she offers her assistance and provides a motley troupe. Together they go in search of Teela's sister, who was kidnapped by a wild ogre.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

  5. A Knight's War (2025)

    A fearless knight braves a deadly realm to save the Chosen One’s soul. Facing witches, demons, and brutal foes, he discovers her return could ignite chaos and doom humanity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & action

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  6. Ne Zha 2 (2025)

    After a catastrophic event leaves their bodies destroyed, Ne Zha and Ao Bing are granted a fragile second chance at life. As tensions rise between the dragon clans and celestial forces, the two must undergo a series of perilous trials that will test their bond, challenge their identities, and decide the fate of both mortals and immortals.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  7. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017)

    Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  8. The Thousand Faces of Dunjia (2017)

    The world is on the brink of catastrophe in a chaotic age where evil demons roam. In order to keep evil at bay, a mysterious organisation from the pugilist world emerges. A new constable and a young girl with a mysterious past are also drawn into this group, and the group embarks on an incredible adventure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & action

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  9. Double World (2020)

    Keen to bring honor to his clan, young villager Dong Yilong embarks on a perilous journey to compete in a tournament that selects warriors for battle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

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  10. Conan the Destroyer (1984)

    Conan is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis to safely escort a teen princess and her powerful bodyguard to a far away castle to retrieve the magic Horn of Dagoth. Unknown to Conan, the queen plans to sacrifice the princess when she returns and inherit her kingdom after the bodyguard kills Conan. The queen's plans fail to take into consideration Conan's strength and cunning and the abilities of his sidekicks: the eccentric wizard Akiro, the warrior woman Zula, and the inept Malak. Together the hero and his allies must defeat both mortal and supernatural foes in this voyage to sword-and-sorcery land.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  11. The Monkey King 2 (2016)

    Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

  12. Constantine (2005)

    John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  13. Jiang Ziya (2020)

    Atop the ruins of war, top commander Jiang Ziya is given the task to banish the Nine-tailed Fox Demon who threatens all mortals' very existence. When he discovers the Nine-tailed Fox's life linked to the soul of an innocent girl, he is faced with a challenging decision: follow the will of heaven or find his own path to righteousness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  14. Conan the Barbarian (1982)

    A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  15. Basilisk: The Serpent King (2006)

    Two millennia ago, a Lybian king has a basilisk (snake-shaped dragon), which petrifies people, subjected to the same fate with a golden scepter during a solar eclipse. Both these and several victims are dug up by modern archaeologist Harrison 'Harry' McColl's expedition. Despite a cryptic warning from tribal locals, everything goes to his Colorado university's museum. It's all exhibited during another eclipse, which leads to the monster reviving. Harry and some of his friends must try to petrify the monster again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & horror

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  16. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)

    Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  17. Ne Zha (2019)

    A young boy is born as the reincarnation of a demonic power, into a society that hates and fears him. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, Nezha must choose between good and evil to see if he can change his fate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & adventure

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  18. Nightbreed (1990)

    A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & fantasy

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  19. The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974)

    Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all.... Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & horror

  20. Cinderella's Curse (2024)

    Desperate Cinderella summons her fairy godmother from an ancient flesh-bound book, seeking revenge on her evil stepmother and stepsisters who abuse and torment her daily.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & fantasy

  21. Charlie's Angels (2000)

    The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy, the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed, it makes the Angels targets for assassination.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

  22. Beyond Skyline (2017)

    Detective Mark Corley storms his way onto an alien spaceship to rescue his estranged son. When the ship crashes in Southeast Asia, he forges an alliance with a band of survivors to take back the planet once and for all.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

  23. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)

    A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

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  24. Shaolin Soccer (2001)

    A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & fantasy

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  25. Street Fighter (1994)

    Colonel William F. Guile leads an international Allied Nations strike force to free relief workers held hostage by the megalomaniacal dictator General M. Bison in the war-torn region of Shadaloo.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

  26. Bulletproof Monk (2003)

    A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & fantasy

  27. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

    During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

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  28. Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

    The Empire of Izmer is a divided land: elite magicians called “mages” rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina vows to bring equality and prosperity to her land, the evil mage Profion plots to depose her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & fantasy

  29. Death Comes in Three (1973)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

  30. Rush Hour 3 (2007)

    After a botched assassination attempt, the mismatched duo finds themselves in Paris, struggling to retrieve a precious list of names, as the murderous crime syndicate's henchmen try their best to stop them. Once more, Lee and Carter must fight their way through dangerous gangsters; however, this time, the past has come back to haunt Lee. Will the boys get the job done once and for all?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Fairy and the Devil?

The closest matches to The Fairy and the Devil are Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (2024), Immortal Demon Slayer (2017) and Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Fairy and the Devil?

Start with Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (2024), the closest match to The Fairy and the Devil.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Fairy and the Devil?

Ne Zha 2 (2025), rated 8.2/10 by 866 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Fairy and the Devil?

A Knight's War (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Chinese movies like The Fairy and the Devil?

Yes: Immortal Demon Slayer (2017), Ne Zha 2 (2025) and Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017).

How are movies similar to The Fairy and the Devil chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Fairy and the Devil, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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