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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.

201. A Castle for Christmas

A Castle for Christmas
Comedy Adventure Awkward Comedy Globetrotting Adventure
5.6
20211h 38minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Mary Lambert

Overview

To escape a scandal, a bestselling author journeys to Scotland, where she falls in love with a castle -- and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it.

Themes

"movie: a castle for christmas. genres: comedy, Adventure, Comedy, Adventure main themes: scotland, Castle, Christmas, Scotland, Castle, Christmas full keywords list: scotland, Castle, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal redemption and the healing power of love amidst life's challenges. it highlights the importance of community and connection in overcoming past traumas and finding happiness."

Available on

Netflix
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202. A Boy Called Christmas

A Boy Called Christmas
Family Adventure Fantasy Christmas Family Adventure Epic
6.7
20211h 44minUnited Kingdom
Director: Gil Kenan

Overview

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Themes

Family resilience, Belonging through belief, Hope under threat, Myth and reality, Journey as transformation, Generosity as identity

Available on

Netflix
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203. Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Fantasy Comedy Adventure Science Fiction Supernatural Fantasy
7.0
20212h 4minCanada, United States
Director: Jason Reitman

Overview

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

Themes

Family legacy pressure, Small-town isolation, Intergenerational collaboration, Scientific curiosity, Ancestral care and memory, Paranormal threat management

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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204. Finch

Finch
Science Fiction Drama Adventure Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Family Drama
6.9
20211h 56minUnited States, India
Director: Miguel Sapochnik

Overview

On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship, and what it means to be human.

Themes

Isolation and resilience, Survival under duress, Human machine bond, Becoming human, Caregiving and duty, Trust and companionship

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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205. Eternals

Eternals
Science Fiction Action Adventure Alien Contact Sci-Fi Superhero Action
6.2
20212h 36minUnited States
Director: Chloé Zhao

Overview

The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Memory as leverage, Ancient duty vs autonomy, Purpose vs survival of humanity, Ethics of power, Collective responsibility under oversight

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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206. Freaks Out

Freaks Out
Adventure Fantasy Drama Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.9
20212h 21minBelgium, Italy
Director: Gabriele Mainetti

Overview

Four super-powered circus freaks find themselves trapped in war-torn Rome after their foster father is captured by the Nazis.

Themes

Survival through solidarity, Hidden powers risk, Italian resistance dynamics, Power under control, Circus under occupation, Spectacle as weapon

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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207. The Wolf and the Lion

The Wolf and the Lion
Family Adventure Drama
6.2
20211h 39minCanada, France
Director: Gilles de Maistre

Overview

After her grandfather's death, 20-year-old Alma decides to go back to her childhood home - a little island in the heart of the majestic Canadian forest. Whilst there, she rescues two helpless cubs: a wolf and a lion. They forge an inseparable bond, but their world soon collapses as the forest ranger discovers the animals and takes them away. The two cub brothers must now embark on a treacherous journey across Canada to be reunited with one another and Alma once more.


208. The Addams Family 2

The Addams Family 2
Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Adventure
5.4
20211h 33minCanada, United States
Director: Conrad Vernon

Overview

The Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters.

Themes

"movie: the addams family 2. genres: animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure main themes: kidnapping, Supernatural, Grand canyon, Kidnapping, Supernatural, Grand canyon full keywords list: kidnapping, Supernatural, Grand canyon, Niagara falls, Family, San antonio, Texas, Scientific experiment, Absurd, Comedy, Admiring, Adoring. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial bonds and the quest for identity amidst external pressures. it highlights the importance of acceptance and love within a family, Regardless of biological ties."

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Amazon Video
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209. Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Science Fiction Action Adventure Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.9
20211h 37minUnited States
Director: Andy Serkis

Overview

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Themes

"movie: venom: let there be carnage. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: hero, Psychopath, Superhero, Hero, Psychopath, Superhero full keywords list: hero, Psychopath, Superhero, Anti hero, Villain, Alien life-form, Based on comic, Sequel, Fear, Aftercreditsstinger, Symbiote, Carnage. concept analysis: the film interrogates identity and coexistence by dramatizing how symbiotic relationships force characters to negotiate autonomy, Responsibility, And the hunger that comes from combining selves. it also examines how violence propagates through trauma and contagion, Suggesting that unchecked rage begets cycles of harm unless empathy or accountability intervenes."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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210. No Time to Die

No Time to Die
Action Thriller Adventure Spy Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
7.3
20212h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga

Overview

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

Themes

Betrayal and trust, Duty vs personal life, Family under threat, Covert power structures, Weaponized nanotechnology, Survival under global threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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