Adventure Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes

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Top Adventure Movies That Won the Oscars

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2000-05-04 R Movie Poster of Gladiator
Gladiator

"What we do in life echoes in eternity." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Russell Crowe .

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1968-04-02 G Movie Poster of 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey

"The ultimate trip." Directed by , starring .

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1962-12-11 PG Movie Poster of Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia

"Nothing is written." Directed by David Lean , starring .

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1995-11-22 G Movie Poster of Toy Story
Toy Story

"Hang on for the comedy that goes to infinity and beyond!" Directed by John Lasseter , starring Tom Hanks .

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1993-06-11 PG-13 Movie Poster of Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park

"An adventure 65 million years in the making." Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Sam Neill .

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2015-06-17 PG Movie Poster of Inside Out
Inside Out

"Meet the little voices inside your head." Directed by Pete Docter , starring Amy Poehler .

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1983-05-25 PG Movie Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi

"The Empire Falls." Directed by Richard Marquand , starring Mark Hamill .

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2016-02-11 PG Movie Poster of Zootopia
Zootopia

"Welcome to the urban jungle." Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore , starring Jason Bateman .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Adventure Category

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2007-09-21 Movie Poster of Into the Wild
Into the Wild

"Into the heart. Into the soul." Directed by , starring .

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2016-02-11 PG Movie Poster of Zootopia
Zootopia

"Welcome to the urban jungle." Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore , starring Jason Bateman .

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1975-06-20 PG Movie Poster of Jaws
Jaws

"The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No.1 best seller." Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Roy Scheider .

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2014-06-05 PG Movie Poster of How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2

"The training is over." Directed by Dean DeBlois , starring Jay Baruchel .

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2000-12-22 PG-13 Movie Poster of Cast Away
Cast Away

"At the edge of the world, his journey begins." Directed by Robert Zemeckis , starring Tom Hanks .

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2009-12-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avatar
Avatar

"Enter the world of Pandora." Directed by James Cameron , starring Sam Worthington .

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1969-09-23 PG Movie Poster of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

"Not that it matters, but most of it is true." Directed by George Roy Hill , starring Paul Newman .

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1960-10-13 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus

"They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well" Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring .

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The Most Prestigious Awards for Adventure Films: Oscars & Golden Globes

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2024-08-29 PG Movie Poster of Flow
Flow

"Share in the beauty of togetherness." Directed by , starring .

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2023-05-31 PG Movie Poster of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

"It's how you wear the mask that matters." Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson, Kemp Powers , starring Shameik Moore .

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2019-04-24 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame

"Avenge the fallen." Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

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2018-04-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War

"An entire universe. Once and for all." Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

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2022-12-07 PG Movie Poster of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

"Every legend comes to an end." Directed by Joel Crawford , starring Antonio Banderas .

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2017-10-27 PG Movie Poster of Coco
Coco

"The celebration of a lifetime." Directed by Lee Unkrich , starring Anthony Gonzalez .

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1977-05-25 PG Movie Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." Directed by , starring Mark Hamill .

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2000-05-04 R Movie Poster of Gladiator
Gladiator

"What we do in life echoes in eternity." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Russell Crowe .

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Award-Winning Adventure Films That Made History at the Oscars and Golden Globes

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1961-04-27 Not Rated Movie Poster of The Guns of Navarone
The Guns of Navarone

"The Greatest High Adventure Ever Filmed!" Directed by J. Lee Thompson , starring Gregory Peck .

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2000-07-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

"A timeless story of strength, secrets and two warriors who would never surrender." Directed by , starring Chow Yun-Fat .

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2013-11-20 PG Movie Poster of Frozen
Frozen

"Only the act of true love will thaw a frozen heart." Directed by Chris Buck , starring .

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1960-10-13 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus

"They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well" Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring .

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1997-11-20 G Movie Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia

"Discover the adventure behind the greatest mystery of our time." Directed by Don Bluth , starring Meg Ryan .

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1997-07-02 PG-13 Movie Poster of Men in Black
Men in Black

"Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe." Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld , starring Tommy Lee Jones .

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2001-12-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

"One ring to rule them all." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

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2010-07-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Inception
Inception

"Your mind is the scene of the crime." Directed by , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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Biggest Upsets: When Adventure Films Lost Major Awards

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2011-07-12 PG-13 Movie Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

"It all ends." Directed by David Yates , starring Daniel Radcliffe .

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2004-05-31 PG Movie Poster of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

"Something wicked this way comes." Directed by Alfonso CuarΓ³n , starring Daniel Radcliffe .

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2023-05-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

"Once more with feeling." Directed by , starring Chris Pratt .

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2021-12-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home

"The Multiverse unleashed." Directed by Jon Watts , starring Tom Holland .

Movie Nomination
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1981-06-12 PG Movie Poster of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark

"If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones!" Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Harrison Ford .

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1998-06-18 G Movie Poster of Mulan
Mulan

"THE FLOWER THAT BLOOMS IN ADVERSITY IS THE MOST RARE AND BEAUTIFUL OF ALL." Directed by Barry Cook, Tony Bancroft , starring Ming-Na Wen .

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2014-07-30 PG-13 Movie Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy

"All heroes start somewhere." Directed by James Gunn , starring Chris Pratt .

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2001-11-16 PG Movie Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

"Let the magic begin." Directed by Chris Columbus , starring Daniel Radcliffe .

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