People say, “let the sea set you free.” Indeed it does. Our planet is covered with 70% water, and without it, we would not survive. Seas are that part of nature that has seen hundreds of historical events being created, played the most significant role in discovering so many continents, and so on. Fair to say the sea is that part of nature that has produced numerous opportunities for the film industry.
Film genres like adventure, action, thriller, and horror have thrived massively upon stories regarding the mysterious and beautiful seas of the world. Thereon, from films in theatres to OTT platforms, sea adventure movies, specifically, have always generated buzz at the box office.
The sea can be tranquil, yet it can be terrifying. People say, “calm before the storm”; we say, “calm before the sea tides.” Don’t worry; the sea adventure movies will make you believe that too.
Therefore, if you are here, it means that you are interested in exploring the mysterious, amazing, and best sea adventure movies out there, and you shall not be disappointed, captain. Aye aye! Let’s dive into the list of sea explorations, animals, heroes, and wreckage!
1. Jaws (1975)
To start the list, there is nothing better than to mention Jaws (1975) at the top. A cult classic sea adventure flick directed by none other than Steven Spielberg. This movie explores the horror of the carnivores of the sea, Sharks.
As the title suggests, it is based on terrifying sharks. The story revolves around a frightening shark who creates chaos in Cape Cod and unleashes it upon the people of the beach community. The heroic local sheriff, a seafarer, and a marine biologist look to tame the beast from the carnage.
This movie changed the whole complexion of the sea adventure genre. Steven Spielberg’s classic Jaws (1975) brought a flavorful difference in the 1970s with nothing but sharks.
- Cast: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary
- Genre: Adventure, Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.1
- How To Watch: Amazon Videos, Netflix, Vudu
2. Titanic (1997)
Who doesn’t know about “Titanic”? One of the most popular movies in the history of the film industry. A movie that closely follows a romantic extravaganza between Jack and Rose and then takes an adventurous turn in the climax.
Jack and Rose meet in the luxurious R.M.S Titanic and start developing feelings for each other. However, an adventurous turn creates chaos, and fate doesn’t favor the lovers.
Titanic needs no introduction. The name is enough. However, if you haven’t watched James Cameron’s greatest creation, well, you definitely should. It defined and restructured a whole era of movies.
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Victor Garber, Frances Fisher
- Genre: Adventure, Romance
- Runtime: 3 hours 14 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.9
- How To Watch: Amazon, Hulu, Paramount
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3. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Captain Jack Sparrow is a legendary figure of the sea. A blacksmith named Will Turner takes the help of Jack to save his beautiful lover, Elizabeth, from the hands of a cursed group of pirates. These pirates are former allies of Jack. He revisits and goes against the people with whom he once conquered the seas.
This movie needs no introduction as well. Pirates of the Caribbean is a legendary sea adventure franchise. A must-watch for every sea adventure movie enthusiast. This movie kicked off the franchise.
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Pryce, Mackenzie Crook
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Runtime: 2 hours 23 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.1
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon, Vudu
4. Cast Away (2000)
Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is a FedEx executive. He crashes on a mysterious and deserted island in the middle of nowhere. He rethinks his perspectives, values, and the meaning of life while he stays. It is the emotional journey of one aristocrat who learns the true values of life in an adventurous manner.
This movie is beautiful. Tom Hanks puts a fantastic acting performance in this movie. The morality and meaning of this movie are one to consider and understand. It is indeed a very popular flick of the early 2000s and a must-watch under this category.
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez, Lari White, Leonid Citer
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 2 hours 33 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.8
- How To Watch: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon
5. Das Boot/ The Boat (1981)
During the terrifying World War II, the Nazis send a submarine, known as the U-boat, to stalk and prey upon the enemy ships in the frightening North Atlantic waters. The submarine crew is young, and they finally get a taste of the terrifying and paranoiac effects of war and understand the difficulty of a submariner.
This is a German movie, and it absolutely terrified the audience through its impactful portrayal of the life of the army during World War II. It got nominated for the Oscars in 1983. It bagged a total of 11 nominations and 13 wins in different award ceremonies. This movie is a great introduction to the quality of German movies in general. A must-watch, in other words.
- Cast: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch
- Genre: Thriller, War, Adventure, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.4
- How To Watch: Amazon
6. Life of Pi (2012)
Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma) faces an ill-fated disaster in the middle of a sea. He survives the disaster and goes on an adventurous journey and discovers the mysteries of the world with a friend that he makes after the disaster, a Bengal Tiger.
Again, Life of Pi is one of those movies that most people have watched at least once. This movie brought the CGI in a sea adventure movie to the next level. The late Irrfan Khan (older Pi Patel) produces a tremendous performance in this movie. It redefined the genre. Therefore, you should definitely watch it.
- Cast: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain, Tabu
- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.9
- How To Watch: Disney+, HBO, Amazon
7. The Hunt for Red October (1990)
During the Cold War between USA and Russia, a captain of the Soviet Union didn’t pay heed to protocols and headed to attack the USA in a new advanced submarine that could not be detected. The CIA and the military of the United States found ways to fight back and stop the submarine from causing any damage to the country.
This movie is a good thriller-action. For people preferring action-packed and eventful plotlines, this film is a treat for them. With a classy acting performance by the cast along with a captivating story plot, it makes a list for obvious reasons.
- Cast: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- How To Watch: Netflix, Amazon
8. Aquaman (2018)
A mysterious fellow named Arthur Curry realizes his responsibilities and takes the mantle of being the savior and watcher of seas, the Aquaman. He goes to his home, Atlantis, to fight the conspiring tribes of the underwater who want to initiate a war against the land. He faces off against the devious villains to restore peace.
This movie is an installment of the Snyderverse DC Cinematic Universe. Jason Momoa does an excellent job of portraying the vintage character of Arthur Curry. It is a fun watch and one of the better movies in the DCEU. The cinematics of this movie is commendable and one to behold.
- Cast: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Superhero
- Runtime: 2 hours 23 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.8
- How To Watch: Netflix, Amazon
9. Lifeboat (1944)
A troop faces a torpedo in the sea during World War II, and several soldiers survive it. They find a lifeboat in which a crew member of the enemy, Nazis, was present. A strange bonding and struggle occur among the survivors.
This movie is based on Alfred Hitchcock’s idea. Therefore, it can be said that the storytelling of this movie is beautiful. A good watch to understand the film culture and industry of the 1940s. Of course, adventure is an important feature in this without any CGI.
- Cast: Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, Walter Slezak, William Bendix
- Genre: Drama, Adventure, War
- Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- How To Watch: Amazon
10. The Abyss (1989)
As the mysterious seas of the world got explored more and more, a team of divers went to search for a nuclear submarine that had been lost for many years. Unprecedented events occur when they face strange and dangerous aquatic alien creatures living deep inside the sea.
This movie is directed by James Cameron. Therefore, it is indeed one of the better movies under this category. The 1980s saw a surge of movies about aliens, and this brought about a new concept regarding aliens. This is definitely a must-watch under this category.
- Cast: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester
- Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- How To Watch: Amazon
11. Moana (2016)
The story revolves around a brave and courageous girl, Moana, of a tribe in Ancient Polynesia who wants to explore the seas and find the unknown. She meets the legendary Demigod, Maui, and looks to bring back peace in the seas.
Moana is one of the progressive and empowering Disney princesses. A character that you will adore and idolize. This movie brought quite a few laughs and moral lessons for everyone to follow. A good watch on a family night.
- Cast: Auli’I Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger
- Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- How To Watch: Disney+
12. Captain Blood (1935)
As British imperialism was at its peak in the 1680s, an Irish doctor treated a Monmouth rebel against the king of that period, King James II. He gets exiled as a slave to Africa, and he overcomes this to become a fearsome pirate of the seas and oceans.
One of the finest works of Michael Curtiz, this movie portrays 17th-century British power and the surge of pirates in the water pretty well in its own limitations. If you are into classics, put this on your watchlist right now.
- Cast: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Lionel Atwill, Basil Rathbone, Ross Alexander
- Genre: Adventure, Action, History
- Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.7
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
13. The Caine Mutiny (1954)
A mentally unstable U.S. Naval captain jeopardizes the ship during a fearing period. He faces court martial for mutiny from the officer who relieved him from command.
This movie is one of the early films in the industry which portrayed mental instability during the war and told a story about it in a beautiful manner. A definite great watch for people who like the setting of the 1950s.
- Cast: Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray, Robert Francis
- Genre: War, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.7
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu, Apple TV
14. Mutiny On The Bounty (1962)
A British ship in 1787 goes on a trip to bring cargo from Tahiti. It leaves Portsmouth, but things go south when Captain Bligh imposes vile conditions on a savage on the ship, which triggers a revolt against him by officer Fletcher Christian and others.
A very interesting movie, to say the least. The concept was a fresh breath of air in the 1960s. Parts of it even portray the inhuman treatment of natives by the higher section of society during the 18th century.
- Cast: Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris, Tarita, Hugh Griffith
- Genre: Adventure, History, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 58 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
15. A Night To Remember (1958)
During its maiden voyage, the unsinkable R.M.S. Titanic gets into an accident with an iceberg and sinks into the Atlantic Ocean. The people on board struggle to survive in the middle of nowhere.
This is indeed the first true depiction of the story regarding the ship Titanic. It is a part of history, and many movies were made on the ship. This is definitely a must-watch for the enthusiasts of the Titanic (1997).
- Cast: Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Jane Downs, Honor Blackman, Jill Dixon
- Genre: Drama, History
- Runtime: 2 hours 3 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.9
- How To Watch: Amazon
16. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004)
Oceanographer Steve Zissou makes a plan to get revenge on a fierce shark it killed his partner. Zissou brings upon a crew that contains his wife, a journalist, and a man to be his son. They go on a hilarious adventure to kill the shark.
A Wes Anderson classic throughout. Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson’s combination never get old, either. A wonderful and hilarious movie to watch. The cinematography is exceptional as in every other Wes Anderson movie.
- Cast: Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Anjelica Huston, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2
- How To Watch: Hulu, Disney+, Amazon
17. The Navigator (1924)
Rich and spoiled aristocrat Rollo Treadway finds himself trapped with another person on a passenger ship. They look to escape from the empty ship and go home. Romance fuels up for the spoiled man who finds himself in various hilarious situations on the ship.
This is a fun watch for everyone. The language and the comical segments of this movie breathe 20th-century humor and ironies. Buster Keaton produces an excellent performance in this short movie of Donald Crisp.
- Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Frederick Vroom, Clarence Burton
- Genre: Action, Romance, Adventure, Comedy
- Runtime: 59 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- How To Watch: Vudu
18. Captain Phillips (2013)
United States-flagged MV Maersk, Alabama, got hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. Richard Phillips, the captain of the ship, has a huge responsibility to save the lives of his crew and save the ship. This is a true story based on the hijack of an American ship after 200 years.
This is based on an autobiographical book written by Richard Phillips. It is a true event that shook the American continent. Tom Hanks puts on a fabulous acting performance, and the adaptation lived up to its expectations.
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Catherine Keener, Michael Chernus
- Genre: History, Adventure, Biography, Crime
- Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.8
- How To Watch: Netflix, Prime Video
19. The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Baron Munchausen (John Neville) is an explorer of the seas and oceans. He goes on various adventures filled with supernatural experiences in late 18th-century Europe. Along with his strange crew, he looks forward to uncovering the world’s secrets.
This is a hilarious movie. John Neville makes an impactful image that makes it even better. This is a good movie to watch with your family and have a few laughs.
- Cast: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Charles McKeown, Winston Dennis
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2 hours 6 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
20. 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954)
Due to a strange count of mysterious siblings of ships, a group of men on a ship was sent to investigate the occurrence. They come across a technologically advanced submarine called, Nautilus, which is led and captained by Nemo.
This is based on a popular novel written by Jules Verne. This is the first commercial adaptation of the novel, and it does a great job of bringing out the thrilling experience of the book in its limited special effects. It got touted as the greatest achievement in the film industry in the 1950s because of the special effects.
- Cast: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre, Robert J. Wilke, Ted de Corsia
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
- Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2
- How To Watch: Amazon
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21. Crimson Tide (1995)
A face-off between the Captain of a United States nuclear missile submarine and a young officer takes place when the officer tries to prevent the captain from launching the missiles. He goes on a mutiny against the captain.
Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman face-off? Sign yourself in! They both portray their characters perfectly and make this movie a thrilling adventure. If you are into underwater action, this is just the one for you.
- Cast: Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, Matt Craven, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza
- Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.3
- How To Watch: Amazon, Disney+, Vudu
22. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
Jack Sparrow goes on another adventure to find the heart of Davy Jones and avoid getting his soul enslaved by Jones’ service. His friends and foes have their own interests in getting the heart for themselves.
This is one of the most popular movies from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. This movie brings out exceptional CGI performances and storytelling, which you will enjoy throughout. If you have not watched it already, this is it; watch it now!
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Bill Nighy, Stellan Skarsgard
- Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2 hours 31 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.3
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon
23. Captains Courageous (1937)
An unexpected turn of events in the life of a young spoilt brat as he falls from a steamship. After that, he is saved by a fishing boat from New England, and he learns to earn for himself and be a better human being as he joins the fishing crew.
It is based on Rudyard Kipling’s novel. A beautiful story that is adapted in a similarly beautiful manner. The adventures of the fishing boat and the underlined moral lesson are ones to definitely give attention to. A good watch for everyone.
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Freddie Bartholomew, Lionel Barrymore, Melvyn Douglas, Charley Grapewin
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
- Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.0
- How To Watch: Amazon, HBO Max
24. Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (2003)
Jack Aubrey, a British captain, makes his crew and ship go to their exceptional limits in pursuit of a French war vessel. During the Napoleonic Wars in South America, things went south when the pursuit was faced with obstacles present in the sea.
It is an adaptation of a novel written by Patrick O’Brien. The star-studded cast did justice to this massive story and made the movie a major classic of this genre.
- Cast: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D’Arcy
- Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 18 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.4
- How To Watch: Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, HBO
25. The Sea Hawk (1940)
Queen Elizabeth I hires Geoffrey Thorpe (Errol Flynn) to make a surprise attack on the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada has made plans to attack the English stronghold; however, Geoffrey Thorpe stuns them with his own plan of action and tries to destroy their gallantry.
Michael Curtiz and sea adventures is a beautiful story. He brought out his absolute imaginative power in such creations. Therefore, this movie is another worthwhile on this list, and arguably, it deserves to be on the list.
- Cast: Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp, Flora Robson
- Genre: Action, Adventure, History
- Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
26. Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)
Jack Sparrow is hunted by his former allies, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. They are aided by Captain Barbossa in the hunt as he has his own score to settle with Jack Sparrow. They meet for the final time on the battlefield together later on.
Another Pirate of the Caribbean, another blockbuster. This became the third straight hit from the franchise, and it became one of the most successful franchises in the film industry. An absolute classic adventure of none other than the legendary Jack Sparrow.
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce
- Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2 hours 49 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon
27. The Bounty (1984)
The crew of a sailing ship is continuously treated harshly by their Captain. As the mistreatment enrages the whole crew, they plan to revolt against the Captain and take back the respect that they feel they deserve.
This is an adaptation of a novel called, “Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian.” The star-studded cast does an excellent job of portraying the elements of each of their roles. This is a unique story based on a rather common concept. The storytelling makes it a great watch.
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson, Laurence Hill
- Genre: Adventure, History, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.0
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
28. The Big Blue/Le Grand Bleu (1988)
Jacques Mayol (Jean-Marc Barr) and Enzo Molinari (Jean Reno) were once best friends who turned into fierce rivals. They are both world-renowned divers and compete with each other. They go on a spirited journey and find the void in themselves. They reflect on themselves and go deeper into the unknown.
This French movie brought about an interesting way of storytelling of self-reflection and realization. The actors and the cinematography is the commendable parts of this movie. It deserves to be on the list.
- Cast: Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Shenar, Valentina Vargas
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sport
- Runtime: 2 hours 48 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- How To Watch: Amazon
29. All Is Lost (2013)
The protagonist, referred to as “Our Man,” collides in the sea with a shipping container. After that, he finds himself in a rather trapped situation and rethinks the morality of living as his efforts to escape falls to nothing.
This is a unique movie. It is probably one of the underrated movies on this list. Robert Redford absolutely outdoes himself in this adventurous journey of survival. A good watch for everyone.
- Cast: Robert Redford
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
- How To Watch: Peacock, Amazon, Roku
30. Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
The Robinson family went on a trip from Switzerland to the seas. They face an accident, and due to the shipwreck, they have to survive on a mysterious deserted island. They try to find a way home while facing fiery tribes, animals, and their own sanity.
Walt Disney always made great adventure movies, and this one is great as well. It has many adventurous elements that everyone can enjoy. It is great for a whole family to watch it together.
- Cast: John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro
- Genre: Adventure, Family
- Runtime: 2 hours 6 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon
31. Moby Dick (1956)
A survivor who only survives alone on a whaling ship thinks about the old tale of his captain. The obsession and distress of the captain to hunt down the mythical white whale called Moby Dick.
It is adapted from a pretty famous novel of the same name, “Moby Dick.” It does a great job of bringing out the elements of the book to the big screen with the limitations of special effects back then. It is a fun watch.
- Cast: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice
- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.3
- How To Watch: Amazon
32. Joe Versus The Volcano (1990)
Joe (Tom Hanks) is a hypochondriac. He gets to know that he will die soon, and then he accepts a proposal to throw himself into a volcano on a remote tropical island. As he goes there, he learns to enjoy living and understand the true meaning of happiness.
The title itself is hilarious. This weird, strange and hilarious movie is watchable because of Tom Hanks delivery of dialogue. Meg Ryan shines in it as well. In short, watch it. It is worth your dime.
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Amanda Plummer
- Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Romance
- Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.9
- How To Watch: Hulu
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33. Treasure Island (1990)
Jim Hawkins (Christian Bale) goes on an adventure and finds out the secrets of an island that supposedly contains treasure. Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins go along to claim and find the mythical treasure on the strange island.
R.L. Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” needs no introduction. This movie adapted the legendary adventure novel pretty well. It is one of the earlier works of Christian Bale, and he nails it.
- Cast: Christian Bale, Charlton Heston, Oliver Reed, Christopher Lee
- Genre: Adventure, Action
- Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.0
- How To Watch: Amazon
34. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
Milo Thatch is an enthusiastic young linguist. He wants to find the lost city of Atlantis and joins a group that looks forward to unraveling the mysterious underwater continent. They face tons of while reaching the city. Who knows if it even exists?
This animated movie does well, considering everything. Based upon the myth of Atlantis, like many other actual explorers, this depicts a story of such explorers who try to find the lost city.
- Cast: Michael J. Fox, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian, James Garner
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Action
- Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
- How To Watch: Disney+
35. The Old Man And The Sea (1958)
A Cuban fisherman is going through a rough spell. He finally catches a fish after a long period of time. The fish is gigantic and takes him away to the sea, where he embarks on an unprecedented journey.
This movie is based on Ernest Hemingway’s novel, “The Old Man And The Sea.” The film does well to bring out the adventurous notions of the story. It is a great watch for people interested in literature.
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver
- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
36. U-571 (2000)
American submarine crew disguises themselves and boards a German submarine. After that, they try to capture the Enigma cipher machine from the Nazis, which has created an impact on the war.
The cast is filled with stars in this movie. The movie does bring out the characteristics of the war setting. However, the cast saves the movie from common storytelling. Overall, a good watch, and of course, it’s Matthew McConaughey!
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith
- Genre: Action, War
- Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.6
- How To Watch: Amazon
37. The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
The mighty admiral Yi Sun-sin defends his nation against 300 Japanese battleships. He has 13 ships to fight off against 300 ships in the Battle of Myeongryang. He faces his toughest test yet in his reign.
The visuals, cinematography, and acting are wonderful. This movie absolutely sparks up the international film industry with its wonderful medieval portrayal of war in water.
- Cast: Choi Min-sik, Seung-ryong Ryu, Cho jin-woong, Kim Myung-gon
- Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
- Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
- How To Watch: Amazon, Netflix
38. Kon-Tiki (2012)
Based on a true story, the legendary explorer Thor Hayerdahl made a historical foot as he crossed 4,300 miles on a balsawood raft to the Pacific. He made this historical feat to prove that South Americans were capable of settling in Polynesia during the pre-Columbian period.
This movie is an absolute pleasure to watch. The wonderful storytelling of Thor Hayerdahl and the visuals make it worth your while. You really do need to watch this movie under this category.
- Cast: Pâl Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo, Gustaf Skarsgârd, Tobias Santelmann
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography
- Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2
- How To Watch: Amazon
39. Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa form an unlikely alliance to embark on a journey to find the elusive fountain of youth. Later on, a former rival and foe of Jack Sparrow show up with a similar intention of snatching the fountain of youth.
This is another installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Although this movie is not as great as the previous ones, this movie brings out the classic elements present in every movie in an innovative manner.
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, Kevin McNally, Sam Claflin
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.6
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon
40. Finding Nemo (2003)
Due to Nemo’s wrong decision, he gets captured in the Great Barrier Reef and gets sold to an Australian shop. His father embarks on a thrilling journey to save his son from the weird family defying all odds and monstrous sea creatures.
This revolutionized the animated film industry. Finding Nemo is still one of the greatest animated movies ever created, and safe to say that it will go down in the history books. This is a must-watch for everyone. It is beautiful!
- Cast: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.2
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon
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41. Finding Dory (2016)
Marlin’s dear friend Dory goes on to unknown waters to search for her parents. Along with her, Marlin and Nemo go on the journey. They understand and learn a few valuable lessons regarding the importance of family and love.
Yet another beautiful animated movie from Disney. As the sequel to Finding Nemo, this movie did well enough to bring out a nostalgic experience for everyone. It is fun to watch, and the moral lesson of the story is great as well.
- Cast: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Hayden Rolence
- Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.3
- How To Watch: Disney+
42. Pirates Of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
Captain Jack Sparrow tries to get away from an old foe, Captain Salazar. Fueled by revenge and hatred towards pirates, the ghostly Salazar pursues Jack and tries to kill him as they turn into ghosts of Dead Triangle because of Jack.
The last installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. This movie is visually great. Johnny Depp, as always, produced great acting in this movie. This notably marks the end of the franchise until further notice.
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Orlando Bloom, Kaya Scodelario, Kevin McNally
- Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2 hours 9 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.5
- How To Watch: Prime Video, Vudu, Disney+
43. The Perfect Storm (2000)
A group of fishermen gets caught in a sudden intense storm. They were unaware and did not have the proper equipment for survival. They try to live and survive for their mortal lives.
This movie has a mega star in every acting role. The performance delivery is top-notch, and the movie does well in the aspects of cinematography and direction.
- Cast: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, William Fichtner, John C. Reilly
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.5
- How To Watch: Netflix, Amazon
44. In The Heart Of The Sea (2015)
New England’s whaling ship was sunk by a mythical giant whale in 1820. They named that great giant whale Moby Dick. It is a true story that inspired the novel, “Moby Dick*.
This list contains a movie adapted from the novel. Well, this movie is based on the true historical story of the incident when the whale caused a ruckus. The cast is absolutely thunderous. Great actors, great visuals, good movie. Watch it now!
- Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Michelle Fairley, Ben Whishaw, Tom Holland, Paul Anderson
- Genre: Adventure, Action, Biography
- Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
- How To Watch: Amazon
45. The Finest Hours (2016)
Based on a true tale of a coast guard who tries to make an impossible rescue on the coast of Cape Cod. Oil tanks got destroyed in 1952, and he took up the mantle of a suicide mission to save everyone from the disaster.
A Chris Pine classic, in simple words. His powerful acting did justice to the storytelling of the film. Craig Gillespie, the director, has to be praised for his directorial notions as well. A great watch for everyone.
- Cast: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Holliday Grainger
- Genre: Action, Drama, History
- Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.7
- How To Watch: Disney+, Amazon
46. The Shallows (2016)
A surfer, Nancy, gets attacked by a mighty white shark. A mere 200 yards from the shore, yet the toughest life-threatening that she had ever faced as the shark would not stop until it killed her. The journey to safety becomes a fearful challenge for the surfer.
This movie is awestruck by the beauty of Blake Lively. It is one of those movies that is great to watch during your free time when you are not expecting anything. This lightens up the mood because of the face-off between the beautiful Blake Lively and the great white shark.
- Cast: Blake Lively, Ôscar Jaenada, Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo, Brett Cullen, Sedona Legge
- Genre: Horror, Action
- Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.3
- How To Watch: Netflix, Amazon
47. The Beach (2000)
Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio) sets out for a mythical island during a vacation in Thailand. He embarks on a journey to find the solitary paradise that everyone claims to exist.
This movie makes DiCaprio look amazing. A common plot with quite a few elements of surprise makes it worthwhile.
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swindon, Daniel York, Virginie Ledoyen, Patcharawan Patarakijjanon
- Genre: Adventure, Romance, Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.6
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
48. Phantom (2013)
The Soviets order a submarine captain to carry out a strange covert mission. The world’s destiny is in his hands as he leaves everyone behind to initiate this strange purpose.
Ed Harris and David Duchovny stand out the most in this movie. The acting is pretty good, and the setting of the Soviets is great as well. If you are an Ed Harris fan, this is a must-back.
- Cast: Ed Harris, Julian Adams, David Duchovny, William Fichtner, Johnathon Schaech
- Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
- Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.9
- How To Watch: Amazon, Vudu
49. 12 Paces Without A Head (2009)
The era of fearful sea pirates, Klaus Störtebeker and Gödeke Michels in German seas – East Fresia 1401 period is coming to an end. After a long time, they finally get to loot a bulging ship. However, the legendary pirates get badly wounded in the attempt to seize and face defeat. They face an ultimatum to choose to live as a safe farmer or die being a pirate.
- Cast: Ronald Zehrfeld, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jana Pallaske, Oliver Bröcker
- Genre: Adventure, Biography, Comedy
- Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.4
- How To Watch: Binged
50. Sinbad: Legend Of The Seven Seas (2003)
The legendary sailor, Sinbad, is made the scapegoat in a conspiracy made by goddess Eris. He travels to the goddess’s realm to save the life of his childhood friend, Proteus, from her hands and prove himself not guilty of the accusations of wrongdoings.
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joseph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Action
- Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.7
- How To Watch: Amazon
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