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Adventure Epic movies

Grand adventures with sweeping journeys and world-level stakes that can change nations, civilizations, or history.

201. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Science Fiction Animation Adventure Drama Action
7.2
20091h 7minUnited States
Director: Sam Liu

Overview

United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Deception in leadership, Accountability under crisis, Weaponized authority, Public distrust in governance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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202. Green Lantern: First Flight

Green Lantern: First Flight
Action Adventure Fantasy Animation Science Fiction
7.1
20091h 15minUnited States
Director: Lauren Montgomery

Overview

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Authority versus proactive policing, Weaponization of power, Deception within ranks, Duty to a distant order, Trust amid betrayal

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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203. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Adventure Fantasy Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
7.6
20092h 33minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: David Yates

Overview

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Secret past, Power and responsibility, Romance under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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204. Star Trek

Star Trek
Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.9
20092h 7minUnited States
Director: J.J. Abrams

Overview

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Time travel consequences, Rivalry and alliance, Unlikely partnership, Duty vs emotion, Authority and discipline

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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205. Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman
Action Adventure Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
7.3
20091h 14minUnited States
Director: Lauren Montgomery

Overview

On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength: Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Gendered power dynamics, Empowerment through action, Isolation and discovery, Leadership and sacrifice, Divine influence on war

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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206. Australia

Australia
Adventure Romance Drama Adventure Epic Romantic Epic
6.6
20082h 45minAustralia, United Kingdom
Director: Baz Luhrmann

Overview

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Trust under pressure, Land ownership conflict, Economic monopoly, Racial prejudice and kinship, War disruption and evacuation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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207. North Face

North Face
Adventure Drama Action History Thriller
7.4
20082h 6minAustria, Switzerland
Director: Philipp Stölzl

Overview

Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser only want to be the first to conquer the Eiger’s North Face—then the mountain turns their ambition into a deadly fixation. As crowds watch from warm hotel balconies and a storm closes in, how far will they climb before they realize the only way left is down?

Themes

Risk and resilience, Duty vs ambition, Human vs nature, Ideology under strain, Competition and collaboration, Public gaze and story

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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208. Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell
Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
6.8
20081h 18minIndia, United States
Director: Bradley Raymond

Overview

Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell."

Themes

Talent vs expectation, Innovation under pressure, Belonging through craft, Collaboration over sabotage, Mentorship and accountability, Role conformity vs personal talent

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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209. Stargate: Continuum

Stargate: Continuum
Action Adventure Science Fiction Time Travel Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
7.5
20081h 38minCanada, United States
Director: Martin Wood

Overview

Ba'al travels back in time and prevents the Stargate program from being started. SG-1 must somehow restore history.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Control of history, Loyalty under crisis, Alliance fragility, Time travel politics, Resource monopoly

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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210. Red Cliff

Red Cliff
Adventure Drama History Action War
7.3
20082h 25minChina, Hong Kong SAR China
Director: John Woo

Overview

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Leadership under pressure, Alliance politics, Strategic maneuvering, Battlefield improvisation, Naval warfare tactics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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