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List of adventure movies. What are the best adventure movies? If you're a thrill-seeking, adrenaline-obsessed movie-goer, these are the top adventure movies you have to see. While it's hard to rank the best adventure movies between the greatest classics and the thrilling new releases, here's a list that ranks the best adventure movies from best to worst. Looking for an epic story? Look no further than this list of adventure films to catch as soon as you can.
Adventure movies have a special place in everyone's DVD collection, because sometimes all you want to do is get engrossed by a tale of epic proportions. Whether it's guided by love and romance or simply just the thrill of action and adventure, Hollywood continually makes the big bucks off of the movies that will keep us on the edge of our seats. Adventure films will never go out of style and will keep audiences excited for years to come as graphics continue to get better. Adventure films have a way of transporting us to a different place and time, they can also be movies about finding lost worlds away from the mundanity of our regular lives and into exciting and thrilling new possibilities. When's the last time you went on an adventure?
So what are the best adventure movies of all time? Explore the top picks and rank your favorite adventure movie using this list. And, if you love the adventure genre, check out this list of the best adventure shows.
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2,1251,075The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellanReleased: 2001 - 2003
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings is a film series consisting of three epic fantasy adventure films... more
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2,5781,347Indiana Jones Franchise
Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryReleased: 1981 - Present
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
The Indiana Jones franchise is an American media franchise based on the adventures of Dr.... more3
603250The Mummy
Rachel Weisz, Brendan FraserReleased: 1999
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
The Mummy is a 1999 American fantasy adventure film written and directed by Stephen Sommers... more4
1,397905Star Wars Franchise
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1977 - Present
Directed by: George Lucas, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand
This films franchise is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series... more5
1,040520Back to the Future
Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Back to the Future is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis. Marty... more6
604276The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American romantic comedy fantasy adventure film directed and... more7
1,7601,157Jurassic Park Franchise
Richard Attenborough, Sam NeillReleased: 1993 - Present
Directed by: Steven Spielberg, Joe Johnston, Colin Trevorrow, J.A. Bayona
Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science-fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg.... more8
548319Romancing the Stone
Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVitoReleased: 1984
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Romancing the Stone is a 1984 American action-adventure romantic comedy. Directed by Robert... more9
1,5511,048Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise
Johnny Depp, Orlando BloomReleased: 2003 - Present
Directed by: Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall
Pirates of the Caribbean is a series of fantasy swashbuckler films produced by Jerry... more10
467278The Count of Monte Cristo
Henry Cavill, Jim CaviezelReleased: 2002
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
The Count of Monte Cristo is a 2002 adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film is an... more11
489237National Treasure
Nicolas Cage, Diane KrugerReleased: 2004
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
National Treasure is a 2004 American adventure film produced and released by Walt Disney... more12
388246Independence Day
Will Smith, Jeff GoldblumReleased: 1996
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Independence Day is a 1996 American science fiction disaster film co-written and directed by... more13
485330The Last of the Mohicans
Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine StoweReleased: 1992
Directed by: Michael Mann
The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 historical epic film set in 1757 and produced by Morgan... more14
740406The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh BrolinReleased: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The... more15
392256Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot, Chris PineReleased: 2017
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Wonder Woman is a 2017 American superhero film directed by Patty Jenkins, based on the DC... more16
574433Aliens
Sigourney Weaver, Bill PaxtonReleased: 1986
Directed by: James Cameron
Aliens is a 1986 American science-fiction action horror film written and directed by James... more17
584410The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Clint Eastwood, Eli WallachReleased: 1966
Directed by: Sergio Leone
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a 1966 Italian epic Spaghetti Western film directed by... more18
304170Night at the Museum
Robin Williams, Ben StillerReleased: 2006
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Night at the Museum is a 2006 American fantasy adventure-comedy film based on the 1993... more19
1,4821,142Marvel Cinematic Universe
Robert Downey Jr., Chris EvansReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau, Joss Whedon, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Ryan Coogler
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe... more20
559428Jaws
Steven Spielberg, Richard DreyfussReleased: 1975
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter... more21
453294Stand by Me
Kiefer Sutherland, Corey FeldmanReleased: 1986
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming of age comedy-drama adventure film directed by Rob... more22
472354The Wizard of Oz
Judy Garland, Margaret HamiltonReleased: 1939
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, King Vidor, George Cukor, Victor Fleming
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and... more23
205117The Jewel of the Nile
Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVitoReleased: 1985
Directed by: Lewis Teague, David Teague
The Jewel of the Nile is a 1985 action-adventure romantic comedy and a sequel to the 1984 film... more24
224134Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Morgan Freeman, Sean ConneryReleased: 1991
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
This film is a 1991 American-British adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film stars... more25
263203The Ten Commandments
Charlton Heston, Vincent PriceReleased: 1956
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American religious epic film produced and directed by Cecil B.... more
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