Collider's Diego Pineda ranks 20 fantasy movie masterpieces — Nos. 20–11

Collider published a ranked feature on Jan. 31, 2026 by Diego Pineda listing the 20 greatest fantasy movie masterpieces of all time, spanning international classics to modern Hollywood hits. Pineda places Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile (1999) at No. 20, calling it an enchanting example of low fantasy adapted from Stephen King and led by Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan; the piece highlights its themes of justice and compassion, praised writing and performances, and its more-than-three-hour runtime.

At No. 19 is About Time (2013), described as an underappreciated, rewatchable blend of rom-com, family drama and inventive time-travel storytelling starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) appears at No. 18, with Pineda noting Peter Jackson’s achievement in bringing Tolkien’s world to screen, strong world-building and character work that sets up the sequels.

The Two Towers (2002) ranks at No. 17 and is praised as a near-perfect three-hour epic highlighted by the Battle of Helm’s Deep and broad emotional, action and magical scope. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) sits at No. 16 as the gold standard of fantasy comedy, singled out for its timeless humor and some of the funniest scenes of any ’70s comedy.

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