Written by Tori Raphael. Published: February 08 2024
Tired of
staying at home or looking at your phone? Do you need a sense of
adventure in your life? Then here is the perfect list for you!
Everyone now and then wants to escape into a fantasy world of
romance, danger, mystery, and magic, and movies can give that to
us! Whether set in medieval times or the 1900s, there are plenty of
adventure films that will make you want to explore the world!
1. The Count Of Monte Cristo (2002)
This
incredible film based on the classic book by Alexandre
Dumas and Auguste Maquet is about a man
wrongfully imprisoned and his journey to get revenge on those who
wronged him. The stellar cast, set design, story, and music will
make you want to jump into the screen when you see this film! A
heroic journey with some inspirational life lessons, this film is a
must-watch! Available on VOD/Digital.
2. The Green Knight (2021)
This
fantastic film, based on the classic Sir Gawain story, is about one
of King Arthur’s knights who is challenged to a beheading game by a
green knight. With one year to complete the game, Sir Gawain is
forced to think about his decisions and what it means to die for
honor. This film is stunningly beautiful and will have you
contemplating the meaning of life. Not to mention Dev
Patel! This film definitely has a great sense of
adventure! Stream on Prime Video.
3. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
This film,
based on the true story of T.E. Lawrence, is one
of the most famous films of all time! Whether it is the classic
soundtrack or stunning cinematography, we can’t get enough of this
Arabian adventure. Stream on Tubi.
4. The Mask of Zorro (1998)
This fun film
is about a man named Zorro who is wrongfully imprisoned and trains
a young man to take revenge for him. Whether it is Anthony
Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, or Catherine Zeta-Jones, this film will have you up
on your feet cheering! Available on VOD/Digital.
5. The Mummy (1999)
This awesome
film is about a group of explorers in the 1920s looking for
treasure in the Sahara Desert who accidentally uncover an ancient
Egyptian curse. This fun film is both full of action and laughter
— and Brendan Fraser! Stream on
Hulu.
6. Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon (2000)
This famous Ang Lee film is about a warrior who goes to any
lengths to return a safekeeping. With a stellar cast and some of
the best action to ever grace cinemas, this is a bucket list film.
Not to mention Michelle Yeoh! Stream on
Tubi.