10 Fantasy Road Trip Films to Inspire Your Next Adventure

Description: Dorothy Gale's journey down the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of Oz is one of the most iconic road trips in cinema. Along the way, she encounters fantastical creatures and learns valuable life lessons, making it a timeless fantasy adventure.

Fact: Judy Garland's dress was actually pink, not blue, and the film was one of the first to use Technicolor.

Description: Jen, a Gelfling, must embark on a perilous journey to restore balance to the world of Thra by finding a shard of the Dark Crystal, encountering various creatures and challenges along the way.

Fact: The film was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, using advanced puppetry techniques.

Description: Bastian's adventure into the world of Fantasia, where he must help save the Childlike Empress, is a journey of imagination and courage, with the road being both literal and symbolic.

Fact: The film was shot in Germany, and the original German title translates to "The NeverEnding Story."

Description: Sarah's quest to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King's labyrinth is a journey through a maze of fantasy, filled with puzzles, creatures, and the iconic performance by David Bowie.

Fact: The film features puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, with many of the creatures becoming cult favorites.

Description: While not a traditional road trip, the journey of Westley, Buttercup, and their companions through the Fire Swamp and other fantastical landscapes captures the essence of an adventurous quest filled with romance, humor, and fantasy.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: Two con artists, Tulio and Miguel, accidentally find themselves on a quest to the legendary city of gold, El Dorado, in this animated adventure that blends humor with fantasy elements.

Fact: The film was one of the last traditionally animated features released by DreamWorks Animation before they shifted to computer animation.

Description: The Pevensie children's journey through the wardrobe into Narnia, where they must help defeat the White Witch, is a magical road trip filled with mythical creatures and epic battles.

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

Description: Tim Burton's take on Lewis Carroll's classic tale sees Alice returning to Wonderland to embark on a quest to save the realm, with her journey filled with bizarre characters and surreal landscapes.

Fact: The film was shot in 3D, enhancing the visual experience of Alice's fantastical journey.

Description: This film follows Bilbo Baggins and his companions as they continue their epic journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. The road trip aspect is highlighted by their travels through the perilous Mirkwood forest and the treacherous paths of the Lonely Mountain.

Fact: The film features the first appearance of Smaug, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, whose motion capture performance brought the dragon to life.

Description: Chihiro's journey through a mysterious and magical world after her parents are transformed into pigs is a metaphorical road trip through self-discovery and courage, filled with enchanting creatures and settings.

Fact: This film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, making Hayao Miyazaki the first non-American to win in this category.