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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 Leisure Seeker

431. The Leisure Seeker

Drama Romance Adventure Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7

20181h 52min

France, Italy

Director: Paolo Virzì

Overview

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Aging and memory loss, Road trip renewal, Hidden tensions in marriage, Memory anchored journey, Enduring couple devotion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Hostiles

432. Hostiles

Drama Western History Adventure Historical Drama
7.2

20172h 14min

United States

Director: Scott Cooper

Overview

A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Duty versus mercy, Old enmities resurfacing, Frontier violence and retaliation, Justice under duress, Settlement and displacement tensions

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

433. Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Thriller
7.2

20172h 19min

Director: Kim Yong-hwa

Overview

Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in human life, he’s able to reincarnate, and his 3 afterlife guardians are by his side to defend him in trial.


Star Wars: The Last Jedi

434. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Adventure Action Science Fiction Epic Action Space Sci-Fi
6.8

20172h 32min

United States

Director: Rian Johnson

Overview

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Leadership under siege, Exile and mentorship, Dissent within ranks, Power and fear, Resilience and survival

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

435. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Action Adventure Epic
6.9

20171h 59min

United States

Director: Jake Kasdan

Overview

Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Themes

Video game quest, Zoologist teamwork, Explorer perspective, Detention catalyst, Cartographer adaptation, Group survival dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Ferdinand

436. Ferdinand

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.7

20171h 48min

United States

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Overview

Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, but one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. Based on the classic 1936 children's book by Munro Leaf.

Themes

Rebellion against tradition, Compassion over spectacle, Friendship across species, Pacifism under pressure, Resilience through bonds, Responsibility toward animals, Collective action and escape

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Star

437. The Star

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Fantasy
6.3

20171h 26min

United States

Director: Timothy Reckart

Overview

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Loyalty and friendship, Protective community action, Courage through adversity, Belonging and purpose, Responsibility for others

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Justice League

438. Justice League

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
6.0

20172h

United States

Director: Zack Snyder

Overview

Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

Themes

Collective action under threat, Coalition across factions, Resurrection and memory fragmentation, Hope through teamwork, Power source management, Duty and alliance tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Paddington 2

439. Paddington 2

Adventure Comedy Family City Adventure Parody
7.8

20171h 44min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Paul King

Overview

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.

Themes

Collective resilience, Community support, Family loyalty, Improvisational problem solving, False accusation, Aging reputation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Coco

440. Coco

Family Animation Music Adventure Family Animation
8.4

20171h 45min

United States

Director: Lee Unkrich

Overview

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Deception and exposure, Tradition vs creativity, Music ban and control, Memory vs legacy, Art as rebellion

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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