- The Princess Bride (1987)
- Willow (1988)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Golden Compass (2007)
- Eragon (2006)
- Stardust (2007)
- Warcraft (2016)
If you loved 'The Hobbit' (2014) and its epic adventure through Middle-earth, you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 movies and shows that capture the same magic, from grand quests to fantastical worlds. Whether you're craving more Tolkien-esque lore or simply enjoy high-stakes journeys, these picks will satisfy your wanderlust.

The Princess Bride (1987)
Description: A charming mix of adventure, romance, and fantasy, featuring a quest, memorable characters, and a storybook-like narrative style.
Fact: The film was not a box office success initially but gained a massive cult following through home video and television broadcasts.


Willow (1988)
Description: A classic fantasy adventure with a reluctant hero, magical elements, and a quest to protect a special child from dark forces.
Fact: The film was inspired by George Lucas's love of fantasy and was originally conceived as a much darker story before being reworked into a family-friendly adventure.


The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Description: Epic fantasy adventure with a focus on a quest involving a diverse group of characters, set in a richly detailed world with deep lore and mythology.
Fact: The film was shot entirely in New Zealand, which became synonymous with Middle-earth. It won four Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography.


The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Description: A climactic conclusion to a sweeping fantasy saga, featuring large-scale battles, personal sacrifices, and the triumph of good over evil.
Fact: It won all 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture, tying the record for most Oscars won by a single film.


The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Description: Continues the grand adventure with battles, alliances, and the struggle against dark forces, emphasizing camaraderie and heroism in a fantastical setting.
Fact: The Battle of Helm's Deep took four months to film, making it one of the longest battle sequences in cinema history at the time.


The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Description: A magical journey into a fantastical world where ordinary children become heroes in a battle between good and evil, filled with mythical creatures and epic stakes.
Fact: The film's production used a mix of practical effects and CGI, with over 1,600 visual effects shots. It was the first live-action adaptation of C.S. Lewis's beloved series.


The Golden Compass (2007)
Description: A fantasy adventure with a young protagonist navigating a world of magic, mystery, and political intrigue, featuring epic journeys and mythical creatures.
Fact: The film's daemons, which are physical manifestations of human souls, were created using a combination of CGI and animatronics.


Eragon (2006)
Description: A young hero's journey in a world of dragons and magic, with themes of destiny, bravery, and the fight against tyranny.
Fact: The author of the original novel, Christopher Paolini, wrote the first draft of 'Eragon' when he was just 15 years old.


Stardust (2007)
Description: A whimsical and adventurous tale set in a magical world, blending romance, humor, and fantasy with a quest for a fallen star.
Fact: The film is based on a novel by Neil Gaiman, who initially wrote it as a prose fairy tale with illustrations by Charles Vess.


Warcraft (2016)
Description: A high-fantasy epic with large-scale battles, intricate world-building, and a conflict between humans and orcs, blending action and mythology.
Fact: The film is based on the popular video game series 'World of Warcraft' and was one of the most expensive movies ever made at the time of its release.
