Top 10 Fantasy Films About Banks

Description: In this dark fantasy, the Skeksis rule over the world, and their castle, which includes a treasury, serves as a central location for the story's unfolding.

Fact: The film was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, and it took over five years to create all the puppets and sets.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film includes elements of intrigue and mystery, making it a thrilling addition to our list. It's about a real-life bank heist with a twist of hidden secrets.

Fact: The film was based on the real-life Baker Street robbery in London, and the plot was inspired by a mysterious safe deposit box that was never opened.

Description: This film introduces us to Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a magical bank run by goblins, where Harry Potter first encounters the wonders of the wizarding world's financial system.

Fact: The set for Gringotts Bank was one of the largest sets ever built for a film, and the vaults were filled with real gold coins for authenticity.

Description: While not directly about a bank, the film features a secret society with vast resources, akin to a financial institution in the world of fantasy.

Fact: The film was based on the comic book series by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, featuring characters from classic literature.

Description: In this light-hearted fantasy, Mia Thermopolis must navigate royal politics and a bank account that's more of a royal treasury than a typical bank.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles, with the castle scenes filmed at Universal Studios.

Description: In this imaginative film, a boy's dream world includes a bank of dreams where wishes are stored, turning the concept of banking into something fantastical.

Fact: The film was directed by Robert Rodriguez, who also co-wrote the story with his son, Racer Max Rodriguez.

Description: This film involves a magician's secret, which includes a kind of magical bank vault where secrets are kept, adding a layer of mystery to the narrative.

Fact: The film was directed by Christopher Nolan, and it explores themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the cost of ambition.

Description: Here, the concept of a magical bank is introduced through the character of Balthazar Blake, who uses magic to manage his finances.

Fact: The film features a scene where the protagonist, Dave, uses magic to manipulate money, creating a sort of magical bank.

Description: This film involves a magical theater that can transport people to different worlds, with a subplot involving a wager with the Devil, which could be seen as a fantastical bank transaction.

Fact: The film was Heath Ledger's final completed project, and after his death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.

Description: While not about a bank per se, the Lonely Mountain serves as a vast treasure hoard, guarded by the dragon Smaug, which can be seen as a metaphor for a bank.

Fact: The film features the largest dragon ever created for a movie, with Smaug being voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.