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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.

Babylon 5: The River of Souls

1121. Babylon 5: The River of Souls

Action Science Fiction Adventure
6.5

19981h 34min

United States

Director: Janet Greek

A group of Soul Hunters come to Babylon 5 demanding the return of something that was stolen from them.


The Prince of Egypt

1122. The Prince of Egypt

Adventure Animation Drama Family Adventure Epic
7.2

19981h 39min

United States

Director: Brenda Chapman

The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

Themes

Duty testing loyalty, Deception in leadership, Obedience versus freedom, Oppression prompting revolt, Divine mandate vs earthly power, Brotherly bond under strain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Star Trek: Insurrection

1123. Star Trek: Insurrection

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller
6.4

19981h 42min

United States

Director: Jonathan Frakes

When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.


Kirikou and the Sorceress

1124. Kirikou and the Sorceress

Fantasy Adventure Animation Family
7.5

19981h 11min

France, Belgium

Director: Michel Ocelot

Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.


Everything's Gonna Be Great

1125. Everything's Gonna Be Great

Family Drama Comedy Adventure
8.1

19981h 47min

Türkiye

Director: Ömer Vargı

When Altan swipes prescription drugs from his brother Nuri's pharmacy, they soon find themselves on a dangerous but funny road trip to get rid of the stuff and escape the mafiosi Altan tried to double-cross. Along the way, the brother who are compete opposites finally bond.


A Bug's Life

1126. A Bug's Life

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Family Animation
7.2

19981h 35min

United States

Director: John Lasseter

On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.

Themes

Grasshopper intimidation, Food dependence, Circus troupe deception, Bugs cooperation under threat, Ant-hill resilience, Flea influence

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Halloweentown

1127. Halloweentown

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy TV Movie
6.5

19981h 24min

United States

Director: Duwayne Dunham

On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.


The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1128. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Family Adventure Animation Drama Romance
6.5

19981h 21min

United States

Director: Darrell Rooney

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Duty vs desire, Forbidden romance, Power and legitimacy, Leadership responsibility, Intergroup reconciliation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Antz

1129. Antz

Animation Family Comedy Adventure War
6.5

19981h 23min

United States

Director: Eric Darnell

A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.


Six-String Samurai

1130. Six-String Samurai

Action Adventure Science Fiction Comedy
6.4

19981h 31min

United States

Director: Lance Mungia

In a post-apocalyptic world where the Russians have taken over a nuked USA and Elvis is king of Lost Vegas, Buddy is a '50s rocker and wandering warrior rolled into one, too-cool package. Armed with his six-string in one hand and his sword in the other, Buddy is on his way to Vegas to succeed Elvis as King. Along the way, he saves an orphan who decides to tag along.