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Artemis Fowl
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 2020
What hooked you in Artemis Fowl was the exhilarating collision between ordinary life and the hidden, magical worlds operating right beneath our noses.
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Books on the same thread
The Land of Stories 03: A Grimm Warning
Chris Colfer · Book · 2015
If you enjoyed the high-stakes adventures of Artemis Fowl, you will appreciate this quest across Europe where mysterious clues and hidden realms force young protagonists to navigate complex magical landscapes.
The Land of Stories
Colfer Chris Dorman Brandon · Book · 2014
Much like the subterranean battles in Artemis Fowl, this story traps its young leads in a dangerous, parallel fairy tale world where they must confront powerful forces to save their family.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
This narrative mirrors the discovery of a secret magical society in Artemis Fowl, as ordinary children find their family estate is actually a hidden sanctuary for dangerous and powerful creatures.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Rick Riordan · Book · 2005
Just as Artemis Fowl tracks down missing figures through a lens of myth and magic, this tale follows friends navigating a world where divine kidnappings demand urgent, heroic intervention.
Series on the same thread
His Dark Materials
Jack Thorne · Series · 2019
Fans of Artemis Fowl will recognize the blend of science and magic here, as an orphan embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover a conspiracy hidden within a parallel universe.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
You will appreciate how this story echoes the secret world elements of Artemis Fowl, centering on an average teenager who discovers an amulet that pulls him into a hidden reality.
Dark
Baran bo Odar · Series · 2017
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a parent in Artemis Fowl finds a darker, more complex parallel here as generations of families unravel a mind-bending, time-spanning secret.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
If the tension of hidden forces in Artemis Fowl captured your interest, this story will satisfy you with its exploration of secret government experiments and supernatural threats in a small town.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
While Artemis Fowl deals with criminal masterminds, you will find a similar investigative intensity here as a man attempts to expose the secrets of a wealthy, isolated family.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
The investigative drive seen in Artemis Fowl is reflected in this series, where a reporter digs into cold cases to uncover the truth behind long-buried, complex mysteries.
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Common questions
Is the Artemis Fowl movie based on a book?
Yes, the 2020 Artemis Fowl movie directed by Kenneth Branagh is an adaptation of the 2001 book titled Artemis Fowl. The film draws its central plot from the original source material regarding the 12-year-old genius and his conflict with the underground fairy race.
What is the plot of Artemis Fowl about?
Artemis Fowl follows a 12-year-old genius who comes from a family of criminal masterminds. He engages in an epic battle against a powerful race of underground fairies. The story centers on his quest to discover if these beings are responsible for his father's mysterious disappearance.
Should I read the Artemis Fowl book before watching the movie?
Reading the 2001 Artemis Fowl book provides the original context for the story. Both the book and the 2020 movie cover the journey of the young genius as he navigates the world of fairies and investigates his father's disappearance, allowing for a comparison between the two versions.
How old is the main character in Artemis Fowl?
In both the 2020 movie and the 2001 book, Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius. He is depicted as a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds who must use his intelligence to battle an underground race of fairies after his father goes missing.