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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 Sorcerer's Apprentice

781. The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Fantasy Adventure Action Supernatural Fantasy City Adventure
6.1

20101h 49min

United States

Director: Jon Turteltaub

Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Power and restraint, Deception and loyalty, Mentor protege dynamic, Romantic entanglement impact, Control of magic

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

782. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.9

20101h 37min

Australia, United States

Director: Zack Snyder

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Betrayal within ranks, Collective resilience under threat, Duty and guardian responsibility, Sibling rivalry drives violence, Glory obsession in leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

783. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Adventure Fantasy Drama Romance Dark Fantasy
5.1

20102h 4min

United States

Director: David Slade

Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Loyalty under pressure, Identity and transformation, Secrecy vs disclosure, Forbidden romance tension, Intergroup alliance under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Karate Kid

784. The Karate Kid

Action Adventure Drama Family Martial Arts Action
6.3

20102h 20min

China, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Harald Zwart

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

Themes

Cultural adjustment pressures, Outsider belonging struggle, Authority versus aggression, Mentorship through discipline, Humility through practice, Trauma shaping mentorship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Shrek Forever After

785. Shrek Forever After

Comedy Adventure Fantasy Animation Family
6.3

20101h 33min

United States

Director: Mike Mitchell

A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

Themes

Power dynamics, Witch deception, Midlife identity crisis, Ogre resilience, Sequel pressure, Villain ambition, Ogre sovereignty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

786. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Adventure Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Quest Fantasy
6.5

20101h 56min

United States

Director: Mike Newell

A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Duty vs desire, Loyalty and betrayal, Deception and alliance, Time manipulation ethics, Royal duty pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Robin Hood

787. Robin Hood

Action Adventure History Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.6

20102h 20min

United States

Director: Ridley Scott

When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Charter rights leverage, Taxation and legitimacy, Unity against invasion, Equality in the greenwood, Loyalty and obligation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Iron Man 2

788. Iron Man 2

Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
6.9

20102h 4min

United States

Director: Jon Favreau

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.

Themes

Public pressure on invention, Rivalries and innovation, Legacy vs self-preservation, Secrecy vs openness, Technology and life risk, Corporate governance under crisis

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Trigun: Badlands Rumble

789. Trigun: Badlands Rumble

Action Animation Science Fiction Adventure
7.4

20101h 31min

Director: Satoshi Nishimura

In a quicksand surrounded town called Makka, rumors spread of a legendary robber named Gasback is after the town. To protect it, Mayor Kepler has hired bounty hunters. These hunters have been following Gasback from town to town in hopes of getting the bounty. Vash the Stampede is in town, along with Meryl and Milly, along with the female bounty hunter Amelia and Nicholas D. Wolfwood.


The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

790. The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

Fantasy Adventure Action Mystery Adventure Epic
6.3

20101h 47min

France

Director: Luc Besson

An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.

Themes

Heritage vs exploitation, Female agency under pressure, Experimental science ethics, Collaboration under duress, Spectacle as plot engine, Unintended consequences of revival

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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