Top 10 Fantasy Films with Epic Quests

Description: Young Arthur, known as Wart, embarks on a quest for knowledge under the tutelage of the wizard Merlin, leading to his destiny as the future King of England.

Fact: This was the last animated film released by Walt Disney before his death. The film was adapted from T.H. White's novel of the same name.

Description: Bastian reads a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he must help a young warrior, Atreyu, on a quest to save the Childlike Empress.

Fact: The film's theme song became a hit, and the movie was one of the first to use extensive computer-generated imagery for its time.

Description: This film follows the quest of Westley to rescue his true love, Buttercup, from the clutches of the evil Prince Humperdinck, filled with humor, romance, and adventure.

Fact: The film has a cult following and is often quoted. The famous line "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die" was improvised by Mandy Patinkin.

Description: A farmer named Willow Ufgood embarks on a quest to protect a baby destined to defeat an evil queen, blending adventure with the classic quest narrative.

Fact: George Lucas wrote the story, and it was originally intended to be a sequel to "The Dark Crystal." Val Kilmer improvised many of his lines.

Description: This film kicks off the legendary quest to destroy the One Ring, setting the stage for an epic journey across Middle-earth. It's a quintessential quest film with a fellowship formed to combat evil.

Fact: The film was shot simultaneously with its sequels to ensure consistency in the aging of the actors. Also, the New Zealand landscape was used extensively to portray Middle-earth.

Description: Four siblings enter the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe and embark on a quest to defeat the White Witch and restore peace to the realm.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, like "The Lord of the Rings." The White Witch's castle was built on a soundstage in Prague.

Description: A young man named Tristan sets out on a quest to retrieve a fallen star to win the heart of his beloved, only to find the star is a woman named Yvaine, leading to a grand adventure.

Fact: The film was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name. Robert De Niro's character, Captain Shakespeare, was originally written as a much more serious role.

Description: Bilbo Baggins continues his quest with the company of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home from the dragon Smaug, showcasing the perils and wonders of a quest in Middle-earth.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch provided both the voice and motion capture for Smaug. The film used a record-breaking 2,000 extras for the Laketown scenes.

Description: Jen, a Gelfling, must find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal to restore balance to the world, facing numerous challenges on his quest.

Fact: The film was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, using advanced puppetry and animatronics. It was one of the first films to use CGI for certain effects.

Description: Sarah must navigate a fantastical labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King, Jareth, in this quest filled with puzzles and magical creatures.

Fact: David Bowie wrote and performed five songs for the film's soundtrack. The film was a commercial disappointment initially but has since gained a cult following.