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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.

221. OSS 117: From Africa with Love

OSS 117: From Africa with Love
Comedy Adventure Action Parody Globetrotting Adventure
5.8
20211h 57minFrance
Director: Nicolas Bedos

Overview

1981. Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, aka OSS 117, is back. For this new mission – more delicate, more dangerous and more torrid than ever – he is forced to team up with a young new colleague, the promising OSS 1001.

Themes

"movie: oss 117: from africa with love. genres: comedy, Adventure, Action, Comedy, Adventure, Action main themes: africa, Secret agent, Comedy, Africa, Secret agent, Comedy full keywords list: africa, Secret agent, Comedy, French intelligence. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of colonialism and the often misguided intentions of foreign intervention, Highlighting the clash between personal ambition and ethical responsibility. it also critiques the superficiality of political alliances and the consequences of underestimating local struggles for power and equality."

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Prime Video
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222. The Green Knight

The Green Knight
Adventure Drama Fantasy Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.6
20212h 10minCanada, Ireland
Director: David Lowery

Overview

An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

Themes

Leadership under scrutiny, Quest as test, Honor under pressure, Ritual obligation and consequence, Temptation and fidelity, Mythic fate vs agency

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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223. The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad
Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy
7.2
20212h 12minUnited States
Director: James Gunn

Overview

Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

Themes

Betrayal under pressure, Coercive leadership, Alien threat on island, Secret mission dynamics, Deception and coverups, Loyalty vs utility

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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224. Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise
Fantasy Adventure Family Action Comedy
6.5
20212h 7minUnited States
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Overview

Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.

Themes

Trust and deception, Risk in exploration, Control of nature, Colonial ambition vs healing, Legacy of immortality, Science vs tradition

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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225. Green Snake

Green Snake
Animation Fantasy Action Adventure
6.8
20212h 12minChina
Director: Amp Wong

Overview

While trying to free her sister from Fahai's clutches, Xiao Qing winds up in a dystopian city and meets a mysterious man who can't recall his past life.


226. Strawberry Mansion

Strawberry Mansion
Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure
6.4
20211h 31minUnited States
Director: Albert Birney

Overview

In the not-too-distant future, an all-seeing surveillance state conducts “dream audits” to collect taxes on the unconscious lives of the populace. Mild-mannered government agent James Preble travels to a remote farmhouse to audit the dreams of Arabella “Bella” Isadora, an eccentric, aging artist. Entering Bella’s vast VHS archive, which contains a lifetime of dreams, Preble stumbles upon a secret that offers him a chance at love—and hope for escape.


227. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Action Adventure Martial Arts Action Adventure Epic
5.4
20212h 1minCanada, Japan
Director: Robert Schwentke

Overview

After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

Themes

"movie: snake eyes: g.i. joe origins. genres: action, Adventure, Action, Adventure main themes: prequel, Ninja, Based on cartoon, Prequel, Ninja, Based on cartoon full keywords list: prequel, Ninja, Based on cartoon, Based on toy, Spin off, Origin of hero, Gi joe, Female fighter, Action hero, Female warrior, Based on tv series. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of loyalty and betrayal, Emphasizing the internal conflict between personal vengeance and the pursuit of honor. it also highlights the transformative journey of a character torn between his past and his potential future as a hero."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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228. Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Animation Fantasy Family Action Adventure
6.6
20211h 46minUnited States
Director: Francisco Ruiz Velasco

Overview

The Guardians of Arcadia reunite to battle the nefarious Arcane Order, who've reawakened the primordial Titans.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Team cohesion under threat, Power vs restraint, Preparation for time travel, Trust within unstable alliances, Consequences of awakened power

Available on

Netflix
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229. Kaamelott: The First Chapter

Kaamelott: The First Chapter
Adventure Fantasy Comedy
6.1
20212hFrance
Director: Alexandre Astier

Overview

Hidden in Rome, King Arthur is planning his return to oppose the army of his former friend Lancelot.


230. Black Widow

Black Widow
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Globetrotting Adventure
6.6
20212h 14minUnited States
Director: Cate Shortland

Overview

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Themes

Power and control, Past loyalties under pressure, Agency vs personal history, Deception vs autonomy, Moral accountability in covert operations, Gendered roles in espionage

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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