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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.

The Rain Children

1231. The Rain Children

Animation Adventure
6.8

20031h 30min

France

Director: Philippe Leclerc

There is a world with two towns that are big enemies: Pyross and Hydross.


Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Commodification of art, Memory control and autonomy, Identity through performance, Exploitation in the music industry, Resistance and awakening


The Matrix Reloaded

1233. The Matrix Reloaded

Adventure Action Thriller Science Fiction Epic Action
7.2

20032h 18min

United States

Director: Lana Wachowski

The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the ability to see the code inside the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity must find the Keymaker to ultimately reach the Source.

Themes

Freedom within simulation, Trust in mentors, Choice under system design, Reality versus illusion, Power of code, Human resilience under threat

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Azumi

1234. Azumi

Adventure Drama Action Thriller Romance
6.7

20032h 8min

Japan

Director: Ryuhei Kitamura

In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.

Themes

Assassination as duty, Mission of murder discipline, Swordplay mastery, Mass murder burden, Collective action vs individual choice, Ninja fighter ethos, Romance under siege


X2

1235. X2

Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
7.4

20032h 13min

United States

Director: Bryan Singer

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.

Themes

Control vs autonomy, Discrimination under threat, Minority solidarity, Anti-mutant sentiment, Intervention ethics

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Mouri Kogoro is called to a special case in the ancient capital of Kyoto. There, Conan meets Heiji and they team up once again to solve the case, recover the stolen Healing Buddha statue, and even discover the identity of Heiji's first love.


Holes

1237. Holes

Adventure Family Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Adventure
7.0

20031h 57min

United States

Director: Andrew Davis

After being wrongfully convicted for stealing a pair of shoes, Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Green Lake, a boys detention facility where inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot desert sun as a form of character building. But Stanley and the other boys start to unravel a mystery, linked with the camps tough-as-nails warden —and possibly Stanley’s family itself.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Survival under harsh systems, Injustice in punishment, Legacy of misfortune, Authority and accountability, Collective resilience

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Amazon Video
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Ned Kelly

1238. Ned Kelly

Action Adventure Drama History Biographical History
6.4

20031h 50min

Australia, France

Director: Gregor Jordan

After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Folk hero paradox, Colonial authority vs populace, Wealth redistribution, State violence and legitimacy, Media portrayal vs public perception

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Johnny English

1239. Johnny English

Adventure Action Comedy Spy Action Parody
6.3

20031h 27min

United Kingdom

Director: Peter Howitt

A lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Duty under scrutiny, Spectacle under pressure, Impersonation and disguise, Resilience amid chaos, Loyalty versus ambition

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After an old wizard is freed from a mysterious tomb, Doraemon, a robotic cat, along with Nobita Nobi, a pre-teen boy, goes to the Wind Village in order to prevent any mishaps there.