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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 Horseman on the Roof

1431. The Horseman on the Roof

Adventure Romance History Drama
7.0

19952h 15min

France

Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau

In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.


Last of the Dogmen

1432. Last of the Dogmen

Adventure Mystery Thriller Western
6.9

19951h 58min

United States

Director: Tab Murphy

A Montana bounty hunter is sent into the wilderness to track three escaped prisoners. Instead he sees something that puzzles him. Later with a female Native Indian history professor, he returns to find some answers.


Waterworld

1433. Waterworld

Adventure Action Science Fiction
6.3

19952h 15min

United States

Director: Kevin Reynolds

In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.


The Indian in the Cupboard

1434. The Indian in the Cupboard

Adventure Family Fantasy
6.0

19951h 36min

United States

Director: Frank Oz

A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.


First Knight

1435. First Knight

Action Adventure Drama Romance
6.0

19952h 14min

United States

Director: Jerry Zucker

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.


Pocahontas

1436. Pocahontas

Adventure Animation Family Romance
6.7

19951h 21min

United States

Director: Mike Gabriel

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.


Fluke

1437. Fluke

Drama Adventure Family
6.6

19951h 36min

United States

Director: Carlo Carlei

Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.


The City of Lost Children

1438. The City of Lost Children

Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure
7.4

19951h 52min

France, Germany

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.


Rob Roy

1439. Rob Roy

Adventure History Drama Action War
6.9

19952h 19min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Michael Caton-Jones

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.


Joseph

1440. Joseph

Adventure Drama TV Movie
7.6

19953h 5min

Germany, Italy

Director: Roger Young

Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.