Stardust
Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.
Why you'll love it
This fantasy adventure shares LOTR's epic scope, magical elements, and quest narrative.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley
While playing, Lucy and her siblings find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia. Here they realize that it was fated and they must now unite with Aslan to defeat an evil queen.
Why you'll love it
Inspired by fantasy literature like LOTR, this movie features a magical world, epic battles, and a quest.
The Golden Compass
Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards
In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organization.
Why you'll love it
This film's fantasy elements, epic narrative, and world-building are reminiscent of LOTR.
Eragon
Ed Speleers, Sienna Guillory, Jeremy Irons
In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realizes he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Why you'll love it
Inspired by fantasy literature like LOTR, this movie features a young hero on an epic quest in a magical world.