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Adventure Epic movies

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

271. Godzilla vs. Mothra

Godzilla vs. Mothra
Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Epic Action
6.2
19921h 42minJapan
Director: Takao Okawara

Overview

Mothra's dark counterpart, Battra, emerges to eliminate humanity on behalf of the Earth. Two tiny fairies called the Cosmos offer their help by calling Mothra to battle the creature. Unfortunately a meteorite has awoken a hibernating Godzilla as a three way battle for the Earth begins.

Themes

Outsiders intrusion vs indigenous resilience, Ecological balance under threat, Corporate greed versus public welfare, Nuclear legacy and accountability, Civilian risk amid crisis, Conservation versus exploitation

Available on

Criterion Channel
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272. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Action Adventure Drama Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.9
19912h 23minUnited States
Director: Kevin Reynolds

Overview

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Class inequality under pressure, Wealth redistribution ethics, Rebellion against oppression, Leadership under risk, Oppression and resistance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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273. Hook

Hook
Adventure Fantasy Comedy Family Adventure Epic
6.8
19912h 22minUnited States
Director: Steven Spielberg

Overview

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Themes

Work life imbalance, Parental responsibility under strain, Mentor through play, Memory shaping identity, Imagination versus conformity, Trust under manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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274. Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future Part III
Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Adventure Epic Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.5
19901h 59minUnited States
Director: Robert Zemeckis

Overview

The final installment finds Marty digging the trusty DeLorean out of a mineshaft and looking for Doc in the Wild West of 1885. But when their time machine breaks down, the travelers are stranded in a land of spurs. More problems arise when Doc falls for pretty schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty tangles with Buford Tannen.

Themes

Duty vs desire during locomotive, Loyalty under outlaw threat, Nostalgia vs progress time travel, Time travel ethics, Frontier justice under train threat, Romance amid indigenous peoples

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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