Best adventure movies of all time
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the best adventure movies of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Return of the King closes Jackson’s trilogy: Frodo and Sam, led and betrayed by Gollum, push into Mordor while Aragorn claims Gondor and great battles, sacrifice and hope culminate in a bittersweet, epic finale. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
94
/100
9.0
/10
9.2
/10
2. Seven Samurai (1954)
Seven Samurai (1954): A poor village hires seven samurai to train and defend them from bandits. Bonds form, sacrifices occur, and a brutal final battle yields an epic, morally rich film. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.4
/10
98
/100
8.6
/10
8.9
/10
3. WALL·E (2008)
WALL·E is a visually striking, mostly wordless Pixar story of a lone waste‑compacting robot on a trash‑choked Earth who meets EVE; their gentle robot romance blends humor, adventure and sharp environmental satire. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family
95
/100
8.4
/10
8.9
/10
4. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Luke Skywalker leaves Tatooine to join Obi-Wan, Han Solo and allies to rescue Princess Leia, battle Darth Vader and destroy the Death Star in a thrilling, mythic space adventure. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
90
/100
8.6
/10
8.8
/10
5. Spirited Away (2001)
Spirited Away follows 10-year-old Chihiro who, trapped in a spirit world after her parents turn into pigs, must work at a bathhouse, ally with Haku, and grow brave to save her family. A lush, eerie coming-of-age fantasy. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family
8.1
/10
96
/100
8.6
/10
8.8
/10
6. North by Northwest (1959)
An advertising exec, Roger Thornhill, is mistaken for a spy, framed for murder, and chased across America. He evades criminals and police, allies with mysterious Eve Kendall, and faces iconic set-piece dangers to clear his name. read more
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
8.2
/10
98
/100
8.3
/10
8.8
/10
7. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) follows T.E. Lawrence’s transformation from desk officer to desert leader uniting Arab tribes; epic vistas, moral ambiguity, isolation, and powerful performances. read more
Genres: Adventure, Biography, Drama
8.0
/10
100
/100
8.3
/10
8.8
/10
8. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Young hobbit Frodo inherits the One Ring and, warned by Gandalf of Sauron’s threat, joins a diverse Fellowship on a perilous quest to destroy it in Mount Doom—an epic journey of friendship, sacrifice and looming darkness. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.0
/10
92
/100
8.9
/10
8.7
/10
9. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Two desperate Americans and a prospector find gold in 1925 Sierra Madre; riches breed fear, paranoia and greed that destroy their friendship. A tense, gritty moral drama. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western
8.1
/10
98
/100
8.2
/10
8.7
/10
10. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 (2023)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse follows Miles Morales reuniting with Gwen Stacy as he joins a multiversal team to stop a reality-shredding threat. Dazzling animation, kinetic action, sharp humor and emotional coming-of-age stakes drive conflicts over what being a hero means. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
86
/100
8.6
/10
8.6
/10
11. The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969): In 1913 Pike Bishop's aging gang flees to Mexico after a botched robbery, agrees to hijack U.S. arms for General Mapache, then faces pursuers, fraying loyalties, brutal violence and the death of an era. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Western
8.0
/10
98
/100
7.9
/10
8.6
/10
12. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Fellowship is broken. Frodo and Sam, led—and betrayed—by Gollum—head to Mordor. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli face Rohan’s turmoil and Saruman’s war as Gandalf returns. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.0
/10
87
/100
8.8
/10
8.5
/10
13. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a thrilling 1936-set action-adventure following archaeologist Indiana Jones racing Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant, with daring stunts, puzzles, humor, and a chilling supernatural finale. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure
86
/100
8.4
/10
8.5
/10
14. Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story (1995): toys come to life. Woody's jealousy of new toy Buzz strands them; they face danger, bond, and learn about friendship, loyalty and belonging. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
7.7
/10
96
/100
8.3
/10
8.5
/10
15. Toy Story 3 (2010)
Andy’s toys are donated to Sunnyside Daycare, where the seemingly sweet Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear rules. Woody, Buzz and friends mount a daring, emotional escape to get home, blending adventure, comedy and bittersweet themes. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
7.9
/10
92
/100
8.3
/10
8.5
/10
16. The Gold Rush (1925)
Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush (1925) follows the Little Tramp in the Klondike: comedic slapstick (boiled-boot, cliff cabin), hunger, rivalries and romance with Georgia, blending laughter and poignant triumph. read more
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
8.4
/10
90
/100
8.1
/10
8.5
/10
17. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Empire Strikes Back deepens Star Wars with darker tone: Rebels battered on Hoth, Luke trains with Yoda on Dagobah, Han, Leia and allies flee to Bespin where betrayals and Vader’s revelation shatter the saga. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
82
/100
8.7
/10
8.4
/10
18. The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King (1994): animated coming-of-age epic where exiled prince Simba, raised under "Hakuna Matata", returns to confront Scar, reclaim his identity, and restore balance to the Pride Lands. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama
7.9
/10
88
/100
8.5
/10
8.4
/10
19. Das Boot (1981)
Das Boot (1981) schildert eindringlich das Leben der Besatzung von U‑96 1941–42: klaustrophobe Alltagsmomente, brüchige Kameradschaft, Angst und moralische Konflikte bei gefährlichen Einsätzen. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller
85
/100
8.4
/10
8.4
/10
20. Inside Out (2015)
Inside Out (2015): after 11-year-old Riley's move, her five emotions Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear must recover lost happy memories. A funny, moving tale about growing up and emotional complexity. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
7.8
/10
94
/100
8.1
/10
8.4
/10
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