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Adventure movies

Epic journeys into the unknown, featuring daring quests, treasure hunts, and explorations of new worlds.

Subgenres include: Adventure Epic, Globetrotting Adventure, Exploration Adventure.

Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

1091. Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

Animation Crime Drama Mystery Adventure
7.5

20001h 40min

Japan

Director: Kenji Kodama

Police officers around Tokyo are being murdered by an unknown assailant. When Ran witnesses an attempt on the life of one of her friends in the police, she loses her memory. Now, Conan and Inspector Megure must find the murderer while Ran attempts to regain her lost memories.


U-571

1092. U-571

War Action Adventure World War II Military Action
6.6

20001h 56min

United States, France

Director: Jonathan Mostow

In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Wartime deception, Alliance risk, Clandestine operations, Moral ambiguity of war, Trust under fire, Code secrecy

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The Road to El Dorado

1093. The Road to El Dorado

Family Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
6.9

20001h 29min

United States

Director: Bibo Bergeron

Stowing away after a failed con, a pair of swindlers end up on El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold", where they quickly get in over their heads when they are mistaken as gods by the inhabitants.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Risk and consequence, Pursuit of fortune, Mistaken divinity, Cultural encounter

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Taxi 2

1094. Taxi 2

Action Comedy Adventure Crime Vehicle-Driven Action
6.5

20001h 22min

France

Director: Gérard Krawczyk

A cabdriver and a cop race to Paris to rescue a love interest and the Japanese minister of defense from kidnappers.

Themes

Law enforcement pressure, Deception as tactic, Duty vs danger, Crime disruption ethics, Time pressure urgency, Policy and crime clash

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Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Beach

1095. The Beach

Drama Adventure Romance Thriller Globetrotting Adventure
6.6

20001h 59min

United Kingdom

Director: Danny Boyle

On a remote, isolated island, two lighthouse keepers slowly lose their minds. The weather, the booze, and a private struggle for power turn their duty into a nightmare.

Themes

Desire and belonging, Isolation versus community, Secrecy and exposure, Leadership and control, Illusion of paradise, Trust and betrayal

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Galaxy Quest

1096. Galaxy Quest

Comedy Science Fiction Adventure
7.4

19991h 42min

United States

Director: Dean Parisot

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space ... until their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe. With no script, no director, and no clue, the actors must turn in the performances of their lives.


Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

1097. Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

Animation Music Comedy Adventure Drama
7.2

19991h 20min

Japan, United States

Director: Liz Holzman

The Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister) go on a quest to find a fallen wishing star to help Dot with her illness. Unfortunately the rest of the town, including an evil king, also hear about the star and want to get to it first to have their own wishes come true. It's a race against time and it's up to the three zany siblings to get there first.


Stuart Little

1098. Stuart Little

Family Fantasy Comedy Adventure
6.0

19991h 24min

Germany, United States

Director: Rob Minkoff

When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic. Stuart resolves to face these difficulties with as much pluck and courage as he can muster.


Godzilla 2000: Millennium

1099. Godzilla 2000: Millennium

Action Adventure Science Fiction
6.0

19991h 47min

Japan

Director: Takao Okawara

An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.


The World Is Not Enough

1100. The World Is Not Enough

Adventure Action Thriller
6.4

19992h 8min

United Kingdom

Director: Michael Apted

Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.