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Best adventure movies

Treasure Hunts & Wild Rides

Movies that drag you through jungles, across deserts, and into ancient ruins. Heroes here don’t read warning signs – they jump first, ask questions later. Bring snacks: you’re in for the long haul. The most popular adventure movies on GoodWatch come first.

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Curse of the Faceless Man
Curse of the Faceless Man (1958)
GoodWatch score 42
Mat Kilau
Mat Kilau (2022)
GoodWatch score 41
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb (1993)
GoodWatch score 77
Monica and Friends: Lessons
Monica and Friends: Lessons (2021)
GoodWatch score 78
The American Astronaut
The American Astronaut (2001)
GoodWatch score 65
On Guard
On Guard (1997)
GoodWatch score 65
Winning London
Winning London (2001)
GoodWatch score 56
Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde
Jack Mimoun & the Secrets of Val Verde (2022)
GoodWatch score 53
The Pirates of Blood River
The Pirates of Blood River (1962)
GoodWatch score 48
Garfield on the Town
Garfield on the Town (1983)
GoodWatch score 78
Strange Cargo
Strange Cargo (1940)
GoodWatch score 66
Adventures of Zatoichi
Adventures of Zatoichi (1964)
GoodWatch score 70
Cat City
Cat City (1986)
GoodWatch score 86
The Last Queen
The Last Queen (2023)
GoodWatch score 62
Help! I’ve Shrunk the Family
Help! I’ve Shrunk the Family (2014)
GoodWatch score 44
Copenhagen
Copenhagen (2014)
GoodWatch score 75
White Shadows in the South Seas
White Shadows in the South Seas (1928)
GoodWatch score 56
Night Watch
Night Watch (1995)
GoodWatch score 48
Zehir Hafiye
Zehir Hafiye (1989)
GoodWatch score 60
Crusoe
Crusoe (1989)
GoodWatch score 58
Paiyaa
Paiyaa (2010)
GoodWatch score 64
The Spiders: Part 2 - The Diamond Ship
The Spiders: Part 2 - The Diamond Ship (1920)
GoodWatch score 60
The Borrowers
The Borrowers (2011)
GoodWatch score 49
All the Little Animals
All the Little Animals (1999)
GoodWatch score 53
Superman
Superman (1948)
GoodWatch score 64
Karthikeya 2
Karthikeya 2 (2022)
GoodWatch score 71
River Queen
River Queen (2005)
GoodWatch score 53
A Witch's Way of Love
A Witch's Way of Love (1997)
GoodWatch score 51
Back to the Planet of the Apes
Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980)
GoodWatch score 54
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950)
GoodWatch score 61
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999)
GoodWatch score 81
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
GoodWatch score 85
World Without End
World Without End (1956)
GoodWatch score 50
The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps (2008)
GoodWatch score 64
Royal Flash
Royal Flash (1975)
GoodWatch score 55
Fire Over England
Fire Over England (1937)
GoodWatch score 58
Alabama Moon
Alabama Moon (2009)
GoodWatch score 65
Tom's Midnight Garden
Tom's Midnight Garden (1999)
GoodWatch score 61
The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird (1940)
GoodWatch score 63
Destroyer
Destroyer (1943)
GoodWatch score 65

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Action and Adventure?

Adventure focuses on the journey - think quests and exploration. Action prioritizes combat/chases. Many films blend both, which is why we love 'em!

Any family-friendly adventure movies?

Plenty! Use the 'Family-Friendly' filter to find PG-rated quests perfect for shared viewing.