Ben je fan van 'Time Bandits' (1981) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde magische, avontuurlijke en tijdreizende sfeer hebben. Of je nu houdt van fantasie, humor of epische reizen door de tijd, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets dat bij je smaak past!

The Secret of NIMH (1982)
Beschreibung: A dark and imaginative animated adventure about a brave mouse embarking on a perilous journey, blending fantasy elements with deep emotional stakes.
Fakt: The film was Don Bluth's first feature after leaving Disney. The animation was done using traditional hand-drawn techniques, with some scenes requiring over 100 layers of cels.


The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Beschreibung: A magical journey through a richly imagined fantasy world, where a young boy discovers a book that transports him into its story, exploring themes of imagination and heroism.
Fakt: The film's theme song became a major hit in several countries. The animatronic wolf Gmork was so realistic it scared the child actors during filming.


The Black Cauldron (1985)
Beschreibung: A dark fantasy animated film featuring a young hero's quest to stop an evil ruler, filled with magical artifacts, mythical creatures, and a foreboding atmosphere.
Fakt: It was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. The film's production was troubled, with scenes being cut or toned down for being too intense for children.


The Goonies (1985)
Beschreibung: A group of kids embark on a treasure hunt filled with booby traps and quirky villains, blending adventure, humor, and a sense of childhood wonder.
Fakt: The underground pirate ship set was built full-scale and remains one of the largest sets ever constructed at Warner Bros. Studios. The truffle shuffle was improvised by Jeff Cohen.


Legend (1985)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning fairy tale with dark undertones, featuring a battle between light and darkness, mythical creatures, and a quest to save a princess.
Fakt: The film's elaborate sets and costumes were designed by Academy Award-winning artist Assheton Gorton. Tom Cruise performed many of his own stunts, including swimming in a freezing lake.


Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Beschreibung: A high-energy blend of fantasy, martial arts, and comedy, featuring a larger-than-life hero battling supernatural forces in a hidden underworld.
Fakt: The film was initially a box office flop but gained a massive cult following over the years. Kurt Russell's character was originally written as a more traditional hero, but he insisted on playing him as a clueless everyman.


Labyrinth (1986)
Beschreibung: A fantastical adventure filled with bizarre creatures and a young protagonist navigating a surreal world, blending elements of fantasy and coming-of-age themes.
Fakt: David Bowie's iconic role as Jareth the Goblin King was originally offered to Michael Jackson. The film's puppetry was created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.


The Princess Bride (1987)
Beschreibung: A whimsical fairy tale adventure with a mix of humor, romance, and swashbuckling action, featuring eccentric characters and a story-within-a-story narrative structure.
Fakt: Andre the Giant's pain from his back condition was so severe during filming that he could only work a few hours a day. The film was initially a modest box office success but later became a cult classic.


The Witches (1990)
Beschreibung: A darkly whimsical tale about a boy who discovers a coven of witches, blending horror and fantasy with a child's perspective on a terrifying world.
Fakt: The witches' makeup was so elaborate that the actresses could only wear it for a few hours a day. Roald Dahl reportedly disliked the film's ending, which differed from his book.


Stardust (2007)
Beschreibung: A charming fantasy adventure with a mix of humor and romance, following a young man's journey into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star, encountering quirky characters along the way.
Fakt: The film was shot in the Scottish Highlands and Iceland to capture its magical landscapes. Neil Gaiman, the author of the original novel, makes a cameo appearance.
