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Adventure Epic movies

Grand adventures with sweeping journeys and world-level stakes that can change nations, civilizations, or history.

251. Hero

Hero
Drama Adventure Action History Historical Event
7.9
20021h 39minHong Kong SAR China, China
Director: Zhang Yimou

Overview

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Loyalty under manipulation, Legitimacy through violence, Patriotism vs personal loyalty, Public spectacle of power

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252. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Adventure Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.6
20022h 22minUnited States
Director: George Lucas

Overview

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Themes

Wedding allegiances, Senate power struggles, Investigation into army, Romantic tension, Teenage rebellion dynamics, Space opera politics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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253. Shottas

Shottas
Action Adventure Crime Drama Organized Crime
6.1
20021h 35minJamaica, United States
Director: Cess Silvera

Overview

A raw urban drama about two friends raised on the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne take on the "Shotta" way of life to survive. As young boys, they begin a life of crime, eventually moving to the US where they begin a ruthless climb from the bottom. They remain bound to each other by their shottas loyalty as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican underworld.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Street violence and survival, Crime world power struggles, Deportation consequences, Extortion and coercion, Violence as currency

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Amazon Video
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254. The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo
Adventure Drama History Action Thriller
7.7
20022h 11minIreland, United States
Director: Kevin Reynolds

Overview

Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.

Themes

Revenge and consequences, Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Social mobility, Wealth as weapon, Infiltration into high society

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255. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Action Adventure Horror Fantasy Science Fiction
7.0
20011h 45minJapan
Director: Shusuke Kaneko

Overview

Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.

Themes

Family loyalty under threat, Environmental ethics under threat, Activist manipulation and risk, Duty vs revenge under crisis, Human impact on ecosystems, Scientific responsibility under pressure

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256. Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Animation Family Adventure Science Fiction Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.9
20011h 35minUnited States
Director: Gary Trousdale

Overview

A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlantis.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Power and responsibility, Technology vs tradition, Exploitation of relics, Exploration ethics

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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257. A Knight's Tale

A Knight's Tale
Adventure Drama Romance Action Adventure Epic
7.0
20012h 13minUnited States
Director: Brian Helgeland

Overview

William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and disguise, Social mobility, Honor under scrutiny, Loyalty and friendship, Competition pressure

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Amazon Video
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Hulu
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258. The Mummy Returns

The Mummy Returns
Adventure Action Fantasy Adventure Epic Epic Action
6.4
20012h 10minUnited States, Morocco
Director: Stephen Sommers

Overview

Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately, a newly resurrected Imhotep has designs on the bracelet as well, and isn’t above kidnapping its new bearer, Alex, to gain control of Anubis’s otherworldly army.

Themes

Memory through reincarnation, Pyramid fate control, Duty to family, Tomb legacy, Ancient egypt memory, Protecting the son

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259. Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Animation Adventure Epic
7.0
20011h 13minUnited States
Director: Jim Stenstrum

Overview

When Scooby and the gang get trapped in a video game created for the gang, they must fight against the 'Phantom Virus.' To escape the game they must go level by level and defeat the game once and for all.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Jealousy and ambition, Video game competition, Reality versus simulation, Technology-driven conflict, Competition for recognition

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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260. Brotherhood of the Wolf

Brotherhood of the Wolf
Adventure Horror Action History Adventure Epic
7.0
20012h 31minFrance
Director: Christophe Gans

Overview

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

Themes

Public confidence manipulation, Secret society influence, Undermining the crown, Mysterious beast catalyst, Silver bullet provenance, Investigation dynamics

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