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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.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1371. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Adventure Drama Comedy Globetrotting Adventure Satire
7.5

19981h 58min

United States

Director: Terry Gilliam

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Desert excess, Drug paranoia, Surreal misperception, Narcotics convention chaos, Identity erosion under influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Big Hit

1372. The Big Hit

Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
6.1

19981h 31min

United States, Canada

Director: Kirk Wong Chi-Keung

Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam.


My Date with the President's Daughter

1373. My Date with the President's Daughter

TV Movie Adventure Comedy Romance
6.3

19981h 33min

United States

Director: Alex Zamm

Duncan is just an ordinary high school student. Hallie dreams of an ordinary life, but is actually the daughter of the president of the United States, living with a high profile and a rigid schedule. The unlikely pair happen to meet at the local mall, and Duncan nervously asks Hallie out, unaware of her family situation. When their eventual date is ruined by the intrusive Secret Service, the young lovebirds cut loose for a night of mischief.


Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target

1374. Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target

Animation Crime Mystery Adventure
7.3

19981h 40min

Japan

Director: Kenji Kodama

Ran’s secret past revealed! Ten years ago, something happened between her mom and dad. Now, plagued by nightmares, Ran is starting to remember… Meanwhile, a murderous card dealer breaks out of jail to seek revenge. His target: Ran’s father. Can Conan stop him in time and save his girlfriend’s family?


Paulie

1375. Paulie

Drama Comedy Family Adventure
6.5

19981h 31min

United States

Director: John Roberts

Paulie, a talking parrot, recounts his travels looking for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.


The Odd Couple II

1376. The Odd Couple II

Adventure Comedy
6.4

19981h 37min

United States

Director: Howard Deutch

Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sunday in California. Oscar and Felix meet again at Los Angeles International Airport and rent a car in order to go to San Malina for the wedding.


Taxi

1377. Taxi

Action Comedy Crime Adventure Vehicle-Driven Action
7.0

19981h 26min

France

Director: Gérard Pirès

In Marseilles a skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job.

Themes

License vs talent, Economic mobility pressure, Unconventional partnership, Risk-driven improvisation, Public policing spectacle

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Man in the Iron Mask

1378. The Man in the Iron Mask

Adventure Action Drama
6.5

19982h 12min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Randall Wallace

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.


The Horse Whisperer

1379. The Horse Whisperer

Adventure Drama Romance
6.7

19982h 49min

United States

Director: Robert Redford

The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.


Deep Rising

1380. Deep Rising

Adventure Action Horror Science Fiction
6.1

19981h 46min

Canada, United States

Director: Stephen Sommers

A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.