Best adventure movies of all time metacritic
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. 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
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100
/100
8.3
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8.8
/10
2. Pinocchio (1940)
Pinocchio (1940) follows a wooden marionette brought to life who, guided by Jiminy Cricket, faces temptations and dangers (Honest John, Pleasure Island, Monstro) to learn honesty, courage and self-sacrifice in a timeless Disney musical. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
6.8
/10
99
/100
7.5
/10
8.1
/10
3. 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
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98
/100
8.6
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8.9
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4. 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
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8.8
/10
5. 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
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8.7
/10
6. 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
7. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938): a Technicolor swashbuckler where outlaw Robin Hood leads Merry Men in guerrilla raids against Prince John’s oppression, wooing Maid Marian amid swordplay, archery and heroic rebellion. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance
7.2
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97
/100
7.9
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8.3
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8. 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
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8.8
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9. 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
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8.5
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10. Ratatouille (2007)
Ratatouille follows Remy, a gourmet rat who teams with clumsy cook Linguini under a Paris restaurant. Their secret partnership mixes comedy, suspense, and heart, celebrating talent, passion, and food. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
7.3
/10
96
/100
8.1
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8.3
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11. Gravity (2013)
Gravity (2013) is a tense, visually stunning survival drama: after debris strands astronauts Ryan Stone and Matt Kowalsky, it pairs immersive visuals with suspenseful survival and intimate emotional depth. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
5.0
/10
96
/100
7.7
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7.4
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12. Dumbo (1941)
Dumbo (1941): A short Disney classic about a baby elephant mocked for huge ears, separated from his mother, who learns to fly with Timothy Q. Mouse's help — turning ridicule into wonder, friendship and hope. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama
6.8
/10
96
/100
7.2
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7.9
/10
13. 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
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8.9
/10
14. 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
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9.2
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15. 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
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8.4
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16. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): a lyrical wuxia in which master Li Mu Bai's Green Destiny is stolen by a headstrong young woman. With Yu Shu Lien he uncovers vengeance, unspoken desire and the clash of duty vs. freedom amid balletic swordplay. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
7.0
/10
94
/100
7.9
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8.1
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17. The Searchers (1956)
Ex-Confederate Ethan hunts for his abducted niece for five years, driven by hatred. Accompanied by nephew Martin, the quest becomes a tense psychological odyssey about obsession, prejudice and moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western
8.0
/10
94
/100
7.8
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8.4
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18. Stagecoach (1939)
Stagecoach (1939) follows diverse passengers on an Arizona stagecoach who face Apache raids and rising tensions. A compact Western blending suspense, action and moral drama about honor, redemption and unlikely solidarity. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western
8.0
/10
93
/100
7.8
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8.4
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19. 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
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8.7
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20. 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
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8.5
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