Top 10 Fantasy Quest Films

Description: Young Arthur, known as Wart, is taken under the wing of Merlin and embarks on a quest to pull the sword from the stone, proving his worth as the future king. It's a magical journey of self-discovery.

Fact: This was the last animated feature Walt Disney personally supervised before his death.

Description: A young boy named Bastian escapes into a magical book where he becomes part of a quest to save the land of Fantasia from destruction. It's a timeless tale of imagination and courage.

Fact: The film was shot in Germany, and the flying luckdragon Falkor was a massive animatronic puppet.

Description: While it's a romantic comedy, it's also a quest film at heart, with Westley's journey to rescue his true love Buttercup from the clutches of the evil Prince Humperdinck.

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

Description: A farmer named Willow Ufgood embarks on a quest to protect a baby from an evil queen, encountering magic and adventure along the way. It's a charming and often overlooked fantasy quest.

Fact: George Lucas wrote the story, and it was originally intended to be a sequel to "The Dark Crystal."

Description: This film kicks off the epic journey of Frodo Baggins and his fellowship to destroy the One Ring. It's the quintessential fantasy quest movie, setting the standard for all others.

Fact: Peter Jackson shot all three films back-to-back to maintain continuity. The film won four Oscars, including Best Picture.

Description: Four siblings enter a magical world through a wardrobe and embark on a quest to defeat the White Witch and restore peace to Narnia. It's a classic tale of good versus evil.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for "The Lord of the Rings."

Description: Tristan Thorn sets out to retrieve a fallen star to win the heart of his beloved, only to find the star is a woman named Yvaine. It's a whimsical quest with a touch of romance.

Fact: The film was based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name, and Robert De Niro's character was originally not in the book.

Description: Bilbo Baggins continues his quest with the dwarves to reclaim their mountain home from the dragon Smaug. It's a tale of courage, friendship, and the allure of treasure.

Fact: The film introduced the character of Tauriel, who was not in the original book, to add a romantic subplot.

Description: Jen, a Gelfling, must find a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore balance to the world. It's a dark, visually stunning quest with puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Fact: The film was a collaboration between Jim Henson and Frank Oz, with no human characters appearing on screen.

Description: Sarah must navigate a fantastical labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King. It's a quest filled with puzzles, creatures, and David Bowie's iconic performance.

Fact: Jim Henson directed this film, and the puppets were created by his Creature Shop.