Top 10 Fantasy Heist Films

Description: While primarily a fairy tale, the plot includes a heist-like rescue mission where Westley and his companions must infiltrate the castle to save Buttercup, involving clever disguises and distractions.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay, and it has become a cult classic.

Description: The trio's attempt to stop Voldemort from stealing the Philosopher's Stone involves navigating through a series of magical obstacles, which can be seen as a heist in reverse, where the goal is to prevent the theft rather than execute one.

Fact: The film's director, Chris Columbus, had to convince J.K. Rowling to let him direct by sending her a detailed 130-page script.

Description: This film features a team of literary characters from the Victorian era pulling off a heist to prevent a world war, combining elements of fantasy with a classic heist setup.

Fact: The film was Sean Connery's last on-screen role before his retirement from acting.

Description: The film involves the Grimm brothers, who are con artists, getting caught up in a real magical heist to save a village from an enchanted curse, blending fantasy with a heist narrative.

Fact: The film was directed by Terry Gilliam, known for his unique visual style and storytelling.

Description: This film features a magician using his skills to pull off an elaborate heist to win back his love, involving trickery and illusion, which are key elements of any good heist.

Fact: Edward Norton learned magic tricks for his role, and the film's ending was kept secret from the cast until the last day of shooting.

Description: Although more about rivalry and magic, the film includes a heist-like plot where one magician steals the other's trick, involving deception and elaborate planning.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order, starting with the end scenes, to keep the plot twists secret from the actors.

Description: A young fan of martial arts films is transported into ancient China to help return a magical staff to its rightful owner, involving a heist-like journey through mythical landscapes.

Fact: This film marks the first time Jackie Chan and Jet Li appeared together in a Hollywood production.

Description: A modern-day sorcerer must stop an ancient evil from stealing magical artifacts, which involves a heist-like plot to retrieve these items before they fall into the wrong hands.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Nicolas Cage, who plays the sorcerer Balthazar Blake.

Description: While not a traditional heist, the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from Smaug involves a lot of strategic planning and sneaking, akin to a heist. The dwarves' attempt to retrieve their treasure from under the dragon's nose is a heist in a fantasy setting.

Fact: The film features the first ever fully CGI dragon in a live-action film, and Smaug's voice was provided by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Description: While not a traditional heist, the film involves a magical journey where characters must navigate through various fantastical worlds to save a soul, akin to a heist in its quest for something valuable.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's untimely death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character.