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A list of movies featuring treasure hunts, from classics like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Raiders of the Lost Ark to comedies like O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The Goonies. See ratings, genres, summaries and cast for each film.
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- Blood Diamond (2006) Directed by Edward Zwick. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly. Adventure, Drama, Thriller (2h 23m) 8.0 on IMDb — 63% on RT.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Directed by Gore Verbinski. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom. Action, Adventure, Fantasy (2h 23m)
- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966) Directed by Sergio Leone. Starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef. Adventure, Western (2h 58m) 8.8 on IMDb — 97% on RT.
- The Goonies (1985) Directed by Richard Donner. Starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen. Adventure, Comedy, Family (1h 54m) 7.7 on IMDb — 77% on RT. Who doesn't love The Goonies?
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- Aladdin (1992) Available to stream on Disney+ One of the greatest Disney animated movies of all time, Aladdin tells the story of the titular young man living on the streets who is given the chance with a princess when he comes across a magical lamp and a wild genie inside.
- The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Available to rent on Apple TV. The amazing filmmaking duo of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson teamed up for the motion-capture adventure, Tintin.
- The Jungle Book (1994) Available to rent on Apple TV. The story of The Jungle Book has been adapted into many different versions over the years, but perhaps the most underrated one was this live-action adventure from director Stephen Sommers.
- The Rundown (2003) Available to stream on Peacock Premium. Before he became one of the biggest movie stars in the world, The Rundown helped to prove to Hollywood that Dwayne Johnson could carry a movie.
- 15 'Without A Paddle'
- 14 'Uncharted'
- 13 'Tomb Raider'
- 12 'Relic Hunter'
- 11 'Blood & Treasure'
- 10 'Romancing The Stone'
- 9 'The Adventures of Tintin'
- 8 'National Treasure'
- 7 'Treasure Planet'
- 6 'The Mummy'
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Director: Steven Brill
There's something endearing about underrated early 2000s comedies, and Without a Paddle is a classic! After the death of a close childhood friend, Matthew Lillard, Seth Green, and Dax Shepardstar as Jerry, Dan, and Tom decide to take the trip they dreamed of as children; to find DB Cooper's Treasure. A down-to-earth adventure film, Without a Paddle is a story about friendship and keeping the inner child alive. The mix of personalities from Seth Green's paranoid doctor to Dax Shepherd's compul...
Director: Ruben Fleischer
An adaption of a popular video game of the same name, Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg headline this action-adventure film. Unchartedfocuses on the origin of the classic treasure-hunting duo, Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan, as they search for the fortune of Ferdinand Magellan. Uncharted's charm in the lovable characters is brought to life with the mix of tuxedo parties and lost caverns in the jungle. It may not be among the best treasure hunt movies, but being the origin story of the two main...
Director: Roar Uthaug
Alicia Vikander's Tomb Raider is a film that's closer to the rebooted video game of the same name from 2013, which is a more gritty and realistic origin story.Lara Croft travels to Asia when she discovers her father's last known destination when he is reported missing. Convinced he is still alive, she follows his footsteps in discovering a mystery surrounding the mythical Queen of Yamatai. Following the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider films of the early 2000s, Norwegian director Roar Uthaugtook on...
Creator: Gil Grant
Relic Hunter is the female version of Indiana Jones. Following Sydney Fox played by Tia Carrere, a university professor of history, with her team Nigel played by Christien Anholt and Claudia played by Lindy Boothas they find ancient relics and treasures that have been missing for hundreds or thousands of years. Relic Hunter has action, history, and intrigue as Sydney and Nigel travel the world in search of these treasures.Coming up against many different characters like thieves and criminals,...
Creators: Matthew Federman, Stephen Scaia
A fantastic adventure TV series starring Matt Barr as Danny and Sofia Pernasas Lexi takes the treasure-hunting tropes back to their roots! Danny, an antiquities expert, and Lexi, an art thief, team up to stop a terrorist who funds his attacks with stolen treasure. Currently, with two seasons, Blood & Treasure follows many similar titles like Uncharted and National Treasure with action and crime taking center stage. Lexi and Danny work so well with their polar opposite personalities as they tr...
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Among the best movies of 1984, director Robert Zemeckis’ Romancing the Stone takes audiences on an exhilarating adventure set in the jungles of Colombia. There, an unlikely romance blossoms between Jack Colton (Michael Douglas), a rugged explorer, and Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner), a romance novelist who gets his help finding her kidnapped sister. This romance soon turns into a treasure-hunting adventure as the duo decides to seek the treasure the kidnappers are looking for and take it themse...
Director: Steven Spielberg
Hergé's iconic comic books are brought to life in the beloved classic, The Adventures of Tintin. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the 2011 animated adventure film revolves around the young journalist Tintin (Jamie Bell), who sets out on a quest to find the treasure of a ship called the Unicorn. However, he’s pursued by a dangerous nemesis. With animation that holds up well and stellar performances from a talented cast – which includes Bell, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, and more – The A...
Director: Jon Turteltaub
National Treasure is the quintessential treasure-hunting movie of the early 2000s. Following Nicolas Cage in an over-the-top performance as Ben and his 'guy in the chair' Riley played by Justin Bartha, as they plan to steal the Declaration of Independence to find a map to the hidden Freemason Treasure. With action, adventure, and a museum heist, National Treasure is the perfect balance of mystery and suspense. From uncovering the secret map to the villainSean Bean hot on their trail, there's...
Directors: John Musker, Ron Clements
A relatively underrated film in Disney’s collection of blockbusters, Treasure Planet is a gorgeous animated movie set in a futuristic world where space pirates exist. The film is centered on Jim Hawkins’ (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) journey through space as he searches for the mythical Treasure Planet. Alongside him is the intimidating and experienced John Silver (Brian Murray), who wants to find the treasure just as badly. Despite premiering in 2002, Treasure Planet’s visuals are still a marvel to...
Director: Stephen Sommers
When a group of treasure-seeking adventurers goes deep into an ancient tomb hoping to strike gold, they unleash a horrifying 3000-year-old cursed high priest instead. The Mummy, while initially focused on a treasure hunt gone wrong, is soon centered on how Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) work together to protect the world from sure destruction. The 1999 film directed by Stephen Sommers birthed the iconic franchise and is still considered the best movie in th...
Looking for some swashbuckling adventures? Check out this list of the best treasure-hunting films and shows, from classics like Romancing the Stone and The Goonies to recent adaptations like Uncharted and Tomb Raider. Find out which ones made the cut and why.
A list of 30 movies featuring treasure hunters, from Indiana Jones to The Goonies. See ratings, genres, summaries, and cast for each film.
Jun 1, 2022 · Looking for a thrilling adventure with hidden treasures and daring quests? Check out this list of the best treasure hunt movies of all time, from Uncharted to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
Jul 1, 2022 · 2. Treasure Island (1950) Based on a novel of the same name by R. L. Stevenson, Treasure Island is considered one of the most impressive movies about treasure hunt, corruption, greed, action, and adventure. The story revolves around Jim Hawkins, who runs a small inn along with her mother.
