Top 10 Fantasy Films About Collectors

Description: In this dark fantasy, Jen, a Gelfling, must find a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore balance to his world, making him a collector of a piece crucial to the survival of his species.

Fact: The film was entirely shot using puppets, animatronics, and matte paintings, with no CGI, making it a pioneering work in fantasy filmmaking.

Description: Bastian, a young boy, becomes a collector of stories when he reads a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he must help save the Childlike Empress.

Fact: The film's theme song, "The NeverEnding Story," became a hit, and the movie was the first German-American co-production to be filmed in English.

Description: While not primarily about collecting, the film includes a subplot where the characters seek a magical item, the Six-Fingered Sword, which adds a layer of fantasy collecting to the adventure.

Fact: The film has gained a cult following over the years, and its script was adapted from a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: Willow Ufgood, a farmer, becomes an unlikely collector of prophecies and magical items when he sets out to protect a baby destined to defeat an evil queen.

Fact: The film was George Lucas's attempt to create a fantasy epic, and it features Warwick Davis in his first major role.

Description: Indiana Jones, the ultimate collector of artifacts, embarks on a quest to find the Holy Grail, showcasing the thrill and danger of collecting in a world of myth and legend.

Fact: The film features a real-life stunt where a tank drives off a cliff, and Sean Connery, who plays Indy's father, was only 12 years older than Harrison Ford in real life.

Description: Rick O'Connell, an adventurer, inadvertently becomes a collector of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the cursed Book of the Dead, leading to an adventure filled with mummies and magic.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to its potential, and it spawned a franchise.

Description: Harry Potter's journey begins with him collecting magical items like the Philosopher's Stone, which grants eternal life. This film sets the stage for a series where collecting magical artifacts becomes central to the plot.

Fact: The film was the highest-grossing film of 2001, and the Hogwarts Express was actually a real train, the Jacobite Steam Train, which runs in Scotland.

Description: Flynn Carsen, a bookish young man, becomes the protector and collector of magical artifacts for The Library, an ancient institution safeguarding the world's most powerful objects.

Fact: The film spawned a trilogy, and the character of Flynn Carsen was inspired by the likes of Indiana Jones and James Bond.

Description: Dave Stutler, a physics student, inherits a collection of magical artifacts from his mentor, Balthazar Blake, leading to a battle against an ancient evil.

Fact: The film includes a scene where the iconic "Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment from Fantasia is recreated, paying homage to the original Disney animation.

Description: In this epic adventure, Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, becomes an unlikely collector of treasure when he joins a quest to reclaim the dwarves' mountain home from the dragon Smaug. His journey highlights the allure and dangers of collecting in a fantasy world.

Fact: The film features a record-breaking 138-minute long battle sequence, and the dragon Smaug was brought to life using motion capture technology with Benedict Cumberbatch providing the voice and movements.