Willow (1988)

Willow (1988) is a high fantasy adventure film directed by Ron Howard and produced by George Lucas. The film features Warwick Davis in the title role, alongside Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, and Jean Marsh. It was created as part of Lucas’s vision to bring epic fantasy stories to life, drawing from classic fantasy literature, folklore, and mythology.
Set in a magical world, the story follows Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis), a kind-hearted farmer and aspiring sorcerer from a race known as Nelwyns (dwarves). Willow’s peaceful life is disrupted when he finds a human baby (Daikini) floating in a river near his village. The baby, named Elora Danan, is prophesied to bring about the downfall of the evil Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh), who rules the land with an iron fist.
To protect the child from Bavmorda’s wrath, Willow is chosen to undertake a dangerous journey to deliver Elora to safety. Along the way, he encounters a roguish warrior, Madmartigan (Val Kilmer), who becomes his ally. Together with a band of colorful characters, they must outwit Bavmorda’s forces, led by her ruthless daughter Sorsha (Joanne Whalley), and face various magical and physical challenges.