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Top 10 Fantasy Movies

The American Film Institute asked more than 1,500 members of the film community to pick the ten best films representing ten American genres: animated, fantasy, gangster, science fiction, western, sports, mystery, romantic comedy, courtroom drama, and epic. The criterion for inclusion was feature-length (over 60 minutes), an American film, critical recognition, any major awards won, popularity over time, historical significance, and cultural impact. This list was released in 2008.

  1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  2. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
  3. It's a Wonderful Life (1947)
  4. King Kong (1933)
  5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
  6. Field of Dreams (1989)
  7. Harvey (1950)
  8. Groundhog Day (1993)
  9. The Thief of Bagdad (1924)
  10. Big (1988)

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  • Top 10 Fantasy Movies - The following list includes the top 10 fantasy movies of all time, according to the American Film Institute, including movies such as The Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, and It's a Wonderful Life.

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