10 Fantasy Films Where Work Takes a Magical Turn

Description: A boy and his grandmother discover a convention of witches, where the witches' work involves turning children into mice, making their job quite fantastical.

Fact: The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg and features Anjelica Huston in a memorable role as the Grand High Witch.

Description: Harry Potter's journey begins at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where students learn magic as part of their daily curriculum, making education a fantastical job.

Fact: The film was shot at several real-life locations, including Alnwick Castle, which served as Hogwarts, and the Great Hall was inspired by the dining hall at Christ Church, Oxford.

Description: Mia Thermopolis learns she's a princess and must undergo a transformation, making her princess training a magical job experience.

Fact: The film was based on Meg Cabot's novel, and the character of Mia was inspired by Cabot's own experiences.

Description: Walter Mitty, a daydreaming photo editor, embarks on a real-life adventure to find a missing negative, blending his mundane job with fantastical daydreams and real-world exploration.

Fact: The film was shot in various stunning locations around the world, and Ben Stiller, who directed and starred, used real-life experiences to inspire the film's adventurous spirit.

Description: Mia Thermopolis, now Princess of Genovia, must learn the ins and outs of royal duties, turning her royal training into a magical job experience.

Fact: The film was shot in various European locations, giving it an authentic royal feel, and Julie Andrews returned as Queen Clarisse Renaldi.

Description: While not fantasy in the traditional sense, the fashion world depicted in the film feels like a magical realm, with its own set of rules and enchantments.

Fact: The film was inspired by a book of the same name, and Meryl Streep's character was loosely based on Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

Description: A fairy tale princess is transported to modern-day New York, where she must navigate the real world, turning her quest for love into a job of sorts.

Fact: The film blends live-action with animation, and Amy Adams performed her own singing in the movie.

Description: A young man discovers he's the next in line to become a sorcerer, learning the ropes in a magical workshop filled with enchanted artifacts and spells.

Fact: The film includes a sequence inspired by the famous "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment from Disney's Fantasia, and Nicolas Cage performed many of his own stunts.

Description: A young boy moves into a house with his uncle, a warlock, and learns about magic, making the house itself a magical workplace.

Fact: The film is based on a children's book by John Bellairs, and the house was designed to be a character in itself.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film features a retired widower who becomes an intern at an online fashion site, where the office environment feels almost magical with its vibrant, youthful energy and innovative work culture.

Fact: Robert De Niro's character was inspired by a real-life intern at a tech startup, and the film was shot in the actual offices of a fashion company.