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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.

Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

1421. Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

Animation Adventure Fantasy
7.2

19961h 20min

Japan

Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi

A retelling of Dragon Ball's origin with a different take on the meeting of Goku, Bulma, and Kame-Sen'nin. It also retells the Red Ribbon Army story; but this time they find Goku rather than Goku finding them.


Muppet Treasure Island

1422. Muppet Treasure Island

Family Comedy Adventure
6.9

19961h 39min

United States

Director: Brian Henson

After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.


White Squall

1423. White Squall

Drama Adventure
6.6

19962h 9min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Ridley Scott

In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.


Balto

1424. Balto

Family Animation Adventure
7.1

19951h 18min

United States

Director: Simon Wells

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.


Jumanji

1425. Jumanji

Adventure Fantasy Family
7.1

19951h 44min

United States

Director: Joe Johnston

When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures.


Toy Story

1426. Toy Story

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Family Animation
8.3

19951h 21min

United States

Director: John Lasseter

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

Themes

Fear of replacement, Jealousy fuels rivalry, Deception and misperception, Resourcefulness under threat, Group loyalty under pressure, Friendship through cooperation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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GoldenEye

1427. GoldenEye

Adventure Action Thriller Spy Action Globetrotting Adventure
7.2

19952h 10min

United Kingdom

Director: Martin Campbell

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006, a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from a dangerous space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Xenia Onatopp, an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under pressure, Vengeance for betrayal, Secret identity, Technology as weapon, Financial meltdown risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

1428. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Crime Comedy Adventure
6.4

19951h 30min

United States

Director: Steve Oedekerk

Summoned from an ashram in Tibet, Ace finds himself on a perilous journey into the jungles of Africa to find Shikaka, the missing sacred animal of the friendly Wachati tribe. He must accomplish this before the wedding of the Wachati's Princess to the prince of the warrior Wachootoos. If Ace fails, the result will be a vicious tribal war.


Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain

1429. Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain

Drama Adventure Family Mystery
6.0

19951h 34min

United States

Director: Kevin James Dobson

Two teen girls, one from the city, one from the country, try to find the hidden gold of Bear Mountain learning about friendship, loyalty and courage on the way.


Assassins

1430. Assassins

Action Adventure Crime Thriller
6.3

19952h 12min

United States

Director: Richard Donner

Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.