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10 Fantasy Movies That Are (Almost) As Good As The Lord of the Rings
Mar 13, 2025
When it comes to fantasy movies, few films stand above Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This series is, of course, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's masterful writing, and it's spawned so much more than one movie trilogy. Peter Jackson also directed The Hobbit Trilogy. There have also been plenty of video games, comics, and a Prime Video original series called The Rings of Power (2020-Present).
At the end of the day, The Lord of the Rings franchise is a fantasy genre heavy hitter. It's hard to outdo Tolkien's expansive and intricate world-building, but there are plenty of movies out there that give The Lord of the Rings a run for its money. Film is the perfect medium to bring fantasy worlds to life. This list will discuss 10 incredible fantasy movies that any Tolkien fan should take the time to explore.
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Labyrinth (1986)
When Labyrinth first hit theaters in 1986, it underperformed at the US box office. It also had mixed reviews, making it relatively unsuccessful when it first premiered. Over the years, the movie has gained a huge cult following and critics have re-evaluated the film numerous times. Now, it's considered to be a cult classic and a beloved fantasy movie that has inspired many video games, books, comics, and more.
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