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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 Tiger

541. The Tiger

Action History Adventure Drama Historical Event
7.2

20152h 19min

South Korea

Director: Park Hoon-jung

In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on.

Themes

Survival under occupation, Power through bounty, Generational responsibility, Family costs of loyalty, Duty vs restraint, Human-animal conflict

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

542. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Adventure Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.7

20152h 16min

United States

Director: J.J. Abrams

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and loyalty, Rebellion against tyranny, Legacy of a fallen order, Pursuit of missing knowledge, Ethical use of technology

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Heidi

543. Heidi

Adventure Family Drama Adventure Epic
7.4

20151h 51min

Germany, Switzerland

Director: Alain Gsponer

Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.

Themes

Family displacement, Homesickness and adaptation, Return to home and renewal, Guardianship and belonging, Friendship across classes, Urban vs rural life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Long Way North

544. Long Way North

Adventure Animation Drama Family
7.2

20151h 21min

Director: Rémi Chayé

In 1892 Saint Petersburg, when her explorer grandfather's failure to return from his latest expedition brings dishonour to her aristocratic family, a resilient teenager runs away to follow in his trail in search of his famed ship.


In the Heart of the Sea

545. In the Heart of the Sea

Thriller Drama Adventure Action History
6.9

20152h 2min

Spain, United States

Director: Ron Howard

A New England whaling ship sets sail in 1820 chasing oil and glory, but a colossal white whale slams into their world and sends them into the open sea in shattered boats, where hunger, madness, and the vast ocean close in.

Themes

Leadership under strain, Survival under duress, Moral compromise under pressure, Nature versus man, Cooperation vs conflict, Isolation and crew cohesion

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Point Break

546. Point Break

Action Adventure Crime Thriller Epic Action
5.3

20151h 54min

Germany, United States

Director: Ericson Core

A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

Themes

Deception and infiltration, Obsession with nature ordeals, Ritual initiation and belonging, Adrenaline driven loyalty, Consequences of risk-taking, Leadership and group dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Night Before

547. The Night Before

Comedy Adventure Fantasy Buddy Comedy City Adventure
6.4

20151h 41min

United States

Director: Jonathan Levine

In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Fear of parenthood, Tradition vs change, Peer influence temptation, Success vs friendship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

548. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Dystopian Sci-Fi
6.6

20152h 17min

Germany, United States

Director: Francis Lawrence

As the war between the Capitol and the districts reaches its peak, Katniss Everdeen embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Panem and confront President Snow. Joined by a team of trusted allies, she navigates deadly traps, shifting loyalties, and the heavy cost of rebellion, determined to bring freedom to her people and end the Hunger Games once and for all.

Themes

Propaganda and manipulation, Cost of rebellion, Strong female leadership, Oppression and rebellion, Ambiguous loyalties, Sacrifice and survival

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Good Dinosaur

549. The Good Dinosaur

Adventure Animation Family Adventure Epic Family Animation
6.7

20151h 33min

United States

Director: Peter Sohn

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Found family bonds, Fear of inadequacy, Protective duty versus independence, Growth through adversity, Inter-species friendship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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April and the Extraordinary World

550. April and the Extraordinary World

Thriller Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
7.2

20151h 46min

France, Canada

Director: Franck Ekinci

It's 1941, but France is trapped in the 19th Century, governed by steam and Napoleon V. Avril, a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents.

Themes

Scientists exploited for power, Talking cat ally, Technological stagnation under war, Technology-driven progress after crisis, Mobile bunker as refuge, Terraforming as escape from conflict

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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