Adventure films about travel are popular with many viewers. Introducing the top of the best exciting, fantastic funny and scary films of this genre, which will literally “stick” to the screen.
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Exciting American Travel & Adventure Films
Hollywood travel films feature a dynamic plot and a great play by professional actors. The pictures below will be appreciated by fans of American adventure movies.
Indiana Jones Films
A series of films about the adventures of the fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones, played by the famous Hollywood actor Harrison Ford. Dangerous and exciting journeys, beautiful companions and amazing finds await in each part of the hero.
There are currently 4 films made about Indiana Jones:
- “In Search of the Lost Ark”, 1981;
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1984;
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, 1989;
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, 2008
Films based on the works of John Ronald Tolkien
The amazing world of elves, gnomes, hobbits, sorcerers and orcs opens in films shot from the books of one of the greatest British writers.These are not just beautiful films and entertaining screen tales, but a serious “high fantasy” with exciting adventures, where the heroes have to go on a journey full of dangers in order to save a beautiful world and put an end to hostility. The rich plot, beautiful cast and amazing landscapes of New Zealand will impress even the most demanding and demanding audience.
Films based on books by John Tolkien:
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001;
- The Lord of the Rings: Two Fortresses, 2002;
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2003;
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2012;
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, 2013;
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, 2014
In the wild, 2007
A young man from a wealthy family rejects material values. He transfers the amount he has accumulated to a charity fund and hitchhikes to Alaska. During the two-year journey, the hero meets many people, one way or another influencing his life.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Sea voyages of charming captain Jack Sparrow, hereditary pirate Will Turner and governor's daughter Elizabeth Swann. A fascinating plot, magnificent ships, mythical sea creatures, curses, treasures and the vast expanses of the Caribbean Sea are an integral part of these paintings.
Five films of this series have already been released:
- "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", 2003;
- "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", 2006;
- "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End", 2007;
- “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” 2011;
- “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” 2017
Currently, work is underway on the sixth part, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Treasures of the Lost Abyss”. The film will be released in 2019.
An interesting selection of European paintings
European films about travel and adventure may not be as famous as American ones. Nevertheless, in the cinema of European countries there are many worthy paintings. This section describes the best travel films made in Italy, France and other countries.
To hell with horns, 2015
The Italian comedy about the lazy, loving comfort guy Kekko who lives with his mother. Kekko is an employee sitting out in his Office of Hunting and Fishing. Trying to deprive him of a “warm place”, his superiors send the hero to the North Pole, where he unexpectedly meets his love.
SuperNyan - 2, 2015
French comedy about the unlucky guy Frank, who goes with his bride and friends to Brazil to get acquainted with the future father-in-law. Having quarreled with his soulmate, the hero, along with a couple of friends, the silly brother of the bride and the shameless granny, goes on an excursion into the jungle. Dangerous and at the same time comical adventures of the company begin when they lose the guide.
Kon - Tiki, 2012
The European picture, based on real events, the feat of the traveler T. Heyerdahl who crossed the Pacific Ocean on a small raft. The heroes of the film fight for life, defeating the elements and overcoming the many dangers that the ocean lurks.
Jaguar 1996
Arriving in Paris, an Indian of the Amazon is hospitalized. The guest manages to report that someone has stolen his soul, which only the chosen one can save. His choice falls on the fraudster and loafer Perrin, whom the Indian accidentally met in the elevator. The hero, together with an Indian translator, goes to Amazon, where incredible events take place with him.
Che Guevara: The Motorcycle Diaries, 2004
A picture of a joint production of Argentina, the USA, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Great Britain, Germany and France. A biographical story about the great commander that happened before he became a revolutionary. Posing as famous physicians, Che and his friend travel around Latin America. A movie about friendship, about the life of ordinary Latin Americans and the inner experiences of young Che Guevara.
Asian movies
Fans of Asian cinema appreciate it for its unique surroundings and special acting. These films about travel and adventure are significantly different from paintings in the United States and Europe.
God's armor
Jackie Chan's comedies about the adventures of a treasure hunter, nicknamed the Asian Hawk. In each part, the hero finds adventures and charming companions, demonstrates mastery of martial arts, finds himself in funny situations.
Films about the Asian Hawk:
- “Armor of God”, 1986;
- Armor of God 2: Operation Condor, 1991;
- Armor of God 3: The Zodiac Mission, 2012
Shanghai carrier, 2017
Sino-American film about a young employee of a private agency entrusted with an important mission - transportation of antique cargo from Shanghai. The hero takes up work that will bring him unprecedented profits, but is ambushed along the way.
Lost in the Pacific, 2016
The picture takes place in the near future, when air flights have become completely safe. The captain of a huge air liner with representatives of the elite on board is forced to land a car on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. There is panic and chaos among the passengers, but they soon realize that everything that happened is not an accident.
Okcha, 2017
The film is a joint production of South Korea and the United States. The little girl MJ and the huge beast of Occha are true friends. Once, people from an American organization abduct Okchu, intending to get a large sum of money for him. Mi Ja really wants to save the beast and goes to New York in his search.
Horror films about travel and hiking
Those who like to tickle their nerves are recommended to watch the best films about travel and adventure in the horror and thriller genre.
Blair Witch: Coursework from the Other World, 1999
The story of college students missing in the woods who were about to make their course film about a local legend. The picture was shot with an amateur camera, in the form of a documentary composed of material shot by students. Thanks to the unusual style of shooting, the story looks real and scary.
Turistas, 2006
A group of young tourists travels to Brazil. By coincidence, they are captured by a surgeon who, under local anesthesia, performs illegal organ harvesting operations. In horror, young people are trying to escape from the doctor - the killer.
House of Wax, 2005
A group of young people goes to a football match. On the way, they discover an unusual city in which instead of people very realistic wax figures “live”. Soon, to their misfortune, they meet with the author of these creations, who wants to replenish his terrible collection.
Paradise Lake, 2008
Loving couple retire on the lake. The noisy teenagers in the neighborhood interfere with the rest of Steve and Jenny. Young people refuse to keep quiet, and then start a fierce game to teach a lesson to an annoying couple. Violent actions turn into sadism, Steve and Jenny's trip turns into hell. Now the guy and the girl have one goal - to survive.
The hills have eyes, 2006
Traveling around America in a "motor home", an ordinary family gets into an accident and finds itself in a certain nuclear zone. In a deserted, at first glance, place, they meet its inhabitants - mutated people - cannibals.
Russian cinema about family trips
In addition to exciting foreign films, domestic comedies about adventures on the islands and in tourist countries are quite popular in Russia. The heroes of the pictures described below are ordinary families and their friends.
On the sea! 2009 year
Three young families on New Year's holidays go to the Canary Islands to bask in the sun. Due to minor disagreements and curious situations in which the heroes fall, they were not able to get to the beach for 10 days of vacation.
Jungle 2012
To overcome the crisis in the relationship, a young couple takes a vacation and flies to the tropical islands. Riding a boat, they fall into a storm and find themselves in the jungle, where they continue to sort things out and fall into the hands of savages.
Nannies, 2012
Young employees of a travel agency fly to Turkey with their boss to sign an important contract. By coincidence, they are left face to face with three naughty offspring of the leader.
Among the presented variety of adventure films, it is sometimes difficult to find a picture to your taste. We hope the above list of paintings will help you make your choice.
