Best Adventure Movies of All Time

The best adventure movies by audience rating and number of votes. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. Project Hail Mary (2026)
★ 8.6 · 8,304 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.
Movies like Project Hail Mary →
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
★ 8.5 · 27,576 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King →
3. Interstellar (2014)
★ 8.5 · 41,491 votes · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
Movies like Interstellar →
4. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
★ 8.5 · 5,470 votes · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
Movies like Spider-Man: Brand New Day →
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
★ 8.4 · 28,588 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring →
6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
★ 8.4 · 24,752 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers →
7. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
★ 8.4 · 18,977 votes · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Movies like The Empire Strikes Back →
8. Back to the Future (1985)
★ 8.3 · 22,575 votes · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
Movies like Back to the Future →
9. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
★ 8.2 · 29,006 votes · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Movies like Avengers: Endgame →
10. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
★ 8.2 · 33,149 votes · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
Movies like Avengers: Infinity War →
11. Gladiator (2000)
★ 8.2 · 21,662 votes · Action, Drama, Adventure
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Movies like Gladiator →
12. Star Wars (1977)
★ 8.2 · 23,010 votes · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Movies like Star Wars →
13. Dune: Part Two (2024)
★ 8.1 · 8,736 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Movies like Dune: Part Two →
14. Togo (2019)
★ 8.1 · 2,378 votes · Adventure, History, Drama
The untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.
Movies like Togo →
15. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
★ 8.1 · 22,569 votes · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
Movies like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 →
16. The Avengers (2012)
★ 8.1 · 40,033 votes · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Movies like The Avengers →
17. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
★ 8.1 · 11,214 votes · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
Movies like Zack Snyder's Justice League →
18. A Dog's Journey (2019)
★ 8.0 · 1,660 votes · Family, Adventure, Drama
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
Movies like A Dog's Journey →
19. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
★ 8.0 · 13,041 votes · Sci-Fi, Mystery, Adventure
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
Movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey →
20. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
★ 8.0 · 23,792 votes · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
Movies like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban →

Best Adventure Movies of All Time

The best adventure movies by audience rating and number of votes. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. Project Hail Mary (2026)
★ 8.6 · 8,304 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.
Movies like Project Hail Mary →
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
★ 8.5 · 27,576 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King →
3. Interstellar (2014)
★ 8.5 · 41,491 votes · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
Movies like Interstellar →
4. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
★ 8.5 · 5,470 votes · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
Movies like Spider-Man: Brand New Day →
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
★ 8.4 · 28,588 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring →
6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
★ 8.4 · 24,752 votes · Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.
Movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers →
7. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
★ 8.4 · 18,977 votes · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Movies like The Empire Strikes Back →
8. Back to the Future (1985)
★ 8.3 · 22,575 votes · Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
Movies like Back to the Future →
9. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
★ 8.2 · 29,006 votes · Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Movies like Avengers: Endgame →
10. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
★ 8.2 · 33,149 votes · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
Movies like Avengers: Infinity War →
11. Gladiator (2000)
★ 8.2 · 21,662 votes · Action, Drama, Adventure
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Movies like Gladiator →
12. Star Wars (1977)
★ 8.2 · 23,010 votes · Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Movies like Star Wars →
13. Dune: Part Two (2024)
★ 8.1 · 8,736 votes · Sci-Fi, Adventure
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Movies like Dune: Part Two →
14. Togo (2019)
★ 8.1 · 2,378 votes · Adventure, History, Drama
The untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.
Movies like Togo →
15. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
★ 8.1 · 22,569 votes · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
Movies like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 →
16. The Avengers (2012)
★ 8.1 · 40,033 votes · Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Movies like The Avengers →
17. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
★ 8.1 · 11,214 votes · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
Movies like Zack Snyder's Justice League →
18. A Dog's Journey (2019)
★ 8.0 · 1,660 votes · Family, Adventure, Drama
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
Movies like A Dog's Journey →
19. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
★ 8.0 · 13,041 votes · Sci-Fi, Mystery, Adventure
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
Movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey →
20. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
★ 8.0 · 23,792 votes · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.
Movies like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban →

1. Project Hail Mary (2026)

2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

3. Interstellar (2014)

4. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

5. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

7. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

8. Back to the Future (1985)

9. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

10. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

11. Gladiator (2000)

12. Star Wars (1977)

13. Dune: Part Two (2024)

14. Togo (2019)

15. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

16. The Avengers (2012)

17. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

18. A Dog's Journey (2019)

19. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

20. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

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