Top 10 Fantasy Films About Defenders

Description: A unicorn sets out on a quest to find her kind, becoming a defender of magic and innocence against the Red Bull and King Haggard.

Fact: The film features an all-star voice cast, including Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges, and Alan Arkin. The animation was done by Topcraft, a studio that would later become Studio Ghibli.

Description: Westley, a farmhand, embarks on a quest to rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup, from the clutches of the evil Prince Humperdinck, becoming her defender in a fairy-tale world.

Fact: The film has become a cult classic, known for its memorable quotes and blend of romance, adventure, and humor. The famous line "As you wish" was improvised by Cary Elwes.

Description: A small farmer named Willow Ufgood is chosen to protect a special baby from an evil queen, embarking on a journey to become a defender of the realm.

Fact: The film was directed by Ron Howard and was George Lucas's attempt to create a fantasy epic similar to Star Wars. The baby in the film was played by twins, Kate and Ruth Greenfield.

Description: This epic saga follows a fellowship of heroes tasked with destroying the One Ring to save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Their journey epitomizes the theme of protectors fighting against overwhelming odds.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, which doubled as Middle-earth. The movie's runtime is over three hours, but it was the first fantasy film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Description: Young Harry Potter discovers he is a wizard and must protect the magical world from the return of the dark wizard Voldemort. His journey as a defender begins here.

Fact: The film was shot at several locations in England, including Alnwick Castle, which served as Hogwarts. The role of Harry was nearly given to another actor before Daniel Radcliffe was cast.

Description: Four siblings enter the magical land of Narnia and become embroiled in a battle to free it from the White Witch's eternal winter. They are the prophesied defenders of Narnia.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location as "The Lord of the Rings." The White Witch's castle was inspired by the real-life Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.

Description: A farm boy discovers a dragon egg and becomes a Dragon Rider, destined to defend his world from an evil king.

Fact: The film was based on the first book of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle. The dragon Saphira was voiced by Rachel Weisz.

Description: Perseus, a demigod, leads a quest to rescue his father Zeus and save mankind from the wrath of the gods, embodying the role of a defender against divine forces.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1981 film of the same name. The Kraken was entirely CGI, and its design was inspired by various sea creatures.

Description: Bilbo Baggins and his companions continue their quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug, becoming defenders of the realm in the process.

Fact: The film features the largest green screen set ever built for a movie. Smaug was voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, who also provided motion capture for the dragon's facial expressions.

Description: Jen, a Gelfling, must restore balance to the world by healing the Dark Crystal, thus becoming a defender of his race and the planet Thra.

Fact: The film was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, known for their work on "The Muppets." It took over five years to create all the puppets and sets.