The list of top adventure movies wouldn’t complete even if we included a hundred movies in it. If you are a new fan of the adventure genre, however, this small list is great to begin with.
- The Lord of the Rings (2001 – 2003)
When it comes to movies with multiple episodes, it becomes harder to name one of the movies in that episodes. And if you like one movie, you couldn’t resist but watch all episodes anyways. The Lord of the Rings is no exception. This is a trilogy, based on the books written by J.R.R. Tolkien. If you have not seen this trilogy yet, welcome to the greatest stage set in the “middle earth” by J.R.R. Tolkien. And if you are obsessed with the movies, listen to the audiobook version of the books as well.
- Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar is one of the greatest adventure movies of all times. Black holes, space travel, the end of the earth as we know it, you will find everything in this movie. Brace yourself to see Einstein’s relativity in action.
- Star Wars Series (1977 – 2015)
Let’s travel to a galaxy far far away. If you find yourself hooked to the Star Wars series, it is not surprising. See the eternal battle of good and evil, and along the way, you might learn about speciesism and why treating different species with respect is a good idea.
- Inception
Can you always differentiate between a dream and reality? If your answer is yes, you should watch this movie to know why it isn’t always true. And if your answer is no, watch this movie to dive in deeper.
- Seven Samurai (1954)
Enough with the future and science fiction! Let’s plunge into the history and see what it takes to fight the evil in this top adventure movie.

Alice is a travel blogger from the US. She loves to meet new people and explore new cultures, as well as try delicious foods. Alice’s blog is full of her adventures around the world! In her spare time, she likes reading books about other cultures and how they might be different from what she knows in the United States.