Top 10 Fantasy Films Featuring Professors

Description: Professor Evelyn Carnahan, a librarian with a passion for Egyptology, inadvertently unleashes an ancient curse. Her knowledge and determination play a crucial role in the adventure that follows.

Fact: Rachel Weisz, who played Evelyn, did much of her own stunts, including riding a horse and handling a sword.

Description: This film introduces us to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster, is not only a wise old wizard but also a key player in the battle against dark forces. His mentorship and guidance are crucial to Harry's journey.

Fact: Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore, was initially hesitant to take the role, but his granddaughter convinced him by saying she would never speak to him again if he didn't.

Description: Professor Alexander Hartdegen, an inventor, travels through time to change the past, encountering various civilizations and learning profound lessons about humanity and time itself.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 film, which was based on H.G. Wells' novel of the same name.

Description: Professor Digory Kirke, who lives in the house where the Pevensie children discover the magical wardrobe, provides them with wisdom and guidance as they navigate the fantastical world of Narnia.

Fact: The character of Professor Kirke was inspired by C.S. Lewis's own tutor, William T. Kirkpatrick.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film features Nikola Tesla, portrayed as a genius inventor with a touch of the supernatural, who becomes a mentor to one of the protagonists in their quest for the ultimate magic trick.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by Christopher Priest, who himself was inspired by real-life events and historical figures.

Description: A young fan of Chinese martial arts films is transported to ancient China where he meets Lu Yan, a drunken immortal who becomes his mentor in a quest to return the Monkey King's staff.

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

Description: In this modern take on the classic tale, Balthazar Blake, a sorcerer, takes on a reluctant apprentice, Dave Stutler, to help him defeat an ancient evil. The film explores the mentor-student relationship in a magical context.

Fact: The film was inspired by a segment in Disney's "Fantasia," which itself was based on Goethe's poem "Der Zauberlehrling."

Description: Dr. Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon, becomes a master of the mystic arts under the tutelage of the Ancient One, a wise and powerful sorcerer. This film delves into themes of humility, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Fact: The film's director, Scott Derrickson, is a huge fan of the comic book character and incorporated many elements from the original comics into the movie.

Description: Lewis Barnavelt moves in with his uncle Jonathan, a warlock, and his neighbor Florence, a witch, who teach him magic to stop an evil sorcerer's clock from ending the world.

Fact: The film is based on the first book in John Bellairs' series of the same name, which has a cult following.

Description: Set in the 9th century, this animated film features Brendan, a young apprentice to the illuminator Aidan, who teaches him the art of creating the Book of Kells, blending history with fantasy.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.