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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 Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

1101. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

Adventure Drama Action History War
6.4

19992h 38min

France

Director: Luc Besson

In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.


An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

1102. An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

Adventure Fantasy Animation Mystery Family
6.0

19991h 18min

United States

Director: Larry Latham

Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's rodents, Fievel and his friends team up with a reporter to chase after the scoop of the century and -- just maybe -- get a close-up look at the bad guy himself!


Dogma

1103. Dogma

Fantasy Comedy Adventure
7.3

19992h 10min

United States

Director: Kevin Smith

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.


Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

1104. Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

Fantasy Animation Adventure
7.2

19991h 21min

Japan

Director: Morio Asaka

Sakura Kinomoto, a Card Captor, wins a game of chance and is awarded a trip to Hong Kong, along with her best friend Tomoyo and her rival, Syaoran Li. It turns out that the ancient rival of Clow Reed, the creator of the mysterious and powerful Clow Cards, summoned them, and she's out for revenge. A battle ensues, and secrets are revealed about Clow Reed's shady past and Sakura's connection to him.


Detroit Rock City

1105. Detroit Rock City

Comedy Music Adventure
6.8

19991h 35min

United States, Canada

Director: Adam Rifkin

In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!


The 13th Warrior

1106. The 13th Warrior

Adventure History Action
6.6

19991h 43min

United States

Director: John McTiernan

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.


Mystery Men

1107. Mystery Men

Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Science Fiction
6.1

19992h 1min

United States

Director: Kinka Usher

When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.


Dick

1108. Dick

Comedy Adventure
6.2

19991h 34min

United States, Canada

Director: Andrew Fleming

Two high school girls wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard Nixon. They become the official dog walkers for Nixon's dog Checkers, and become his secret advisors during the Watergate scandal.


Pokémon the Movie 2000

1109. Pokémon the Movie 2000

Adventure Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Family
6.1

19991h 24min

Japan

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.


Muppets from Space

1110. Muppets from Space

Family Comedy Science Fiction Adventure
6.2

19991h 28min

United States

Director: Tim Hill

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.