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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.

Tarzan

1111. Tarzan

Family Adventure Animation Drama
7.3

19991h 28min

United States

Director: Chris Buck

Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...


Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

1112. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Adventure Comedy Crime Science Fiction
6.7

19991h 35min

United States

Director: Jay Roach

When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with the help of American agent, Felicity Shagwell - to stop the dastardly plan. Once there, Austin faces off against Dr. Evil's army of minions to try to save the world in his own unbelievably groovy way.


Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1113. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Adventure Action Science Fiction
6.5

19992h 16min

United States

Director: George Lucas

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.


Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

1114. Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

Action Science Fiction Adventure
7.1

19991h 34min

United States

Director: Michael Vejar

Allies of the Shadows seek revenge against humanity. This movie sets up the series, "Crusade," the sequel to "Babylon 5."


Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

1115. Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

Adventure Animation Crime Drama Mystery
7.6

19991h 40min

Japan

Director: Kenji Kodama

Kaitou Kid dares to challenge the police once more, setting his sights on the Russian Imperial Easter Egg. With the date, time, and place, the Osaka police force scrambles to stop him. But this time, Kid may have bitten off more than he can chew—Conan Edogawa, Heiji Hattori, and numerous others are also trying to get their hands on the jeweled egg.


The Mummy

1116. The Mummy

Adventure Action Fantasy Globetrotting Adventure Epic Action
7.1

19992h 4min

United States

Director: Stephen Sommers

Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.

Themes

Good versus evil, Survival under pressure, Ancient power vs modern ambition, Ritual danger and disruption, Competition over artifacts, Group loyalty under threat

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Ravenous

1117. Ravenous

Adventure Western Horror Comedy
6.9

19991h 41min

Czechia, Mexico

Director: Antonia Bird

Upon receiving reports of missing persons at Fort Spencer, a remote Army outpost on the Western frontier, Capt. John Boyd investigates. After arriving at his new post, Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide – a vicious U.S. Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify the gruesome claims.


Shiri

1118. Shiri

Action Adventure Drama Thriller
6.5

19992h 5min

South Korea

Director: Kang Je-kyu

North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu.


Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar

1119. Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar

Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.0

19991h 49min

France, Germany

Director: Claude Zidi

Set in 50 B.C., Asterix and Obelix are living in a small but well-protected village in Gaul, where a magic potion concocted by Druids turns the townsfolk into mighty soldiers. When Roman troops carve a path through Gaul to reach the English Channel, Caesar and his aide de camp Detritus discover the secret elixir and capture the Druid leader who knows its formula, and Asterix and Obelix are sent off to rescue them.


Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century

1120. Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century

Family Adventure Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie
6.3

19991h 37min

United States

Director: Kenneth Johnson

Zenon Kar, a 13-year-old girl who lives on a space station in the year 2049, gets into some trouble and is banished to Earth. With help from some Earth friends she must find her way back.