Fantasy Films Where Business Meets Magic

Description: A boy named Milo travels through a magical tollbooth into the Kingdom of Wisdom, where he learns about the importance of knowledge and the business of learning.

Fact: The film is based on the beloved children's book by Norton Juster, which has been praised for its clever wordplay and educational themes.

Description: A fairy tale adventure where a farmhand sets out to rescue his true love from an evil prince. The film includes elements of business, with characters making deals and negotiating for power.

Fact: The film has gained a cult following and is often quoted for its memorable lines and scenes.

Description: A young boy and his grandmother encounter a convention of witches, where the Grand High Witch plans to turn all children into mice. The film explores themes of business strategy and the power of deception.

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

Description: A father tells his son fantastical tales of his life, blending reality with myth. The film explores themes of legacy, storytelling, and the business of life, where every tale has a lesson.

Fact: The film was directed by Tim Burton, known for his unique blend of fantasy and reality.

Description: This animated gem tells the story of Brendan, a young apprentice who must complete an illuminated manuscript while his uncle, the Abbot Cellach, is busy fortifying the monastery against Viking attacks. The film intertwines themes of business (managing resources, leadership) with the fantastical elements of Celtic mythology.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It was also the first Irish animated feature film to be nominated for an Oscar.

Description: A young man enters a magical world to retrieve a fallen star, only to find it's a woman. The film includes themes of entrepreneurship, as characters seek to gain power or wealth through magical means.

Fact: The film features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Claire Danes.

Description: In this modern-day fantasy, a sorcerer's apprentice, Dave Stutler, must step up to save the world from an evil sorcerer. The film explores themes of mentorship, business, and the power of knowledge, all wrapped in a magical adventure.

Fact: The movie is loosely based on the segment of the same name from Disney's Fantasia, which in turn was inspired by Goethe's poem "Der Zauberlehrling."

Description: A fantastical tale about a traveling theater troupe led by Doctor Parnassus, who has made a deal with the Devil. The film delves into themes of creativity, business, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, all set in a world where imagination is the currency.

Fact: Following the death of Heath Ledger during filming, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character in the Imaginarium.

Description: A political thriller with elements of fantasy, where a man discovers that a mysterious group called "The Adjustment Bureau" controls human destiny. The film explores themes of free will, fate, and the business of controlling lives.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, known for his works that often blend science fiction with philosophical questions.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film explores the creative process behind Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," where Dickens himself becomes a character in his own story, navigating the business of writing and the magic of storytelling.

Fact: The film includes scenes where Dickens interacts with his characters, bringing a whimsical touch to the biographical drama.