Adventure Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Adventure Movies That Won the Oscars

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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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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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2009-05-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek

"The future begins." Directed by J.J. Abrams , starring Chris Pine .

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2006-07-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

"Captain Jack is back!" Directed by Gore Verbinski , starring Johnny Depp .

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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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2010-12-22 PG-13 Movie Poster of True Grit
True Grit

"Punishment comes one way or another." Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen , starring Jeff Bridges .

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1998-12-16 PG Movie Poster of The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt

"The Power Is Real." Directed by Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner , starring Val Kilmer .

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1964-09-20 Approved Movie Poster of Goldfinger
Goldfinger

"Everything he touches turns into excitement!" Directed by Guy Hamilton , starring Sean Connery .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Adventure Category

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1960-10-23 Approved Movie Poster of The Alamo
The Alamo

"The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!" Directed by John Wayne , starring John Wayne .

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2022-11-09 PG-13 Movie Poster of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

"Forever." Directed by , starring .

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2005-02-14 Movie Poster of Transamerica
Transamerica

"Life is a journey. Bring an open mind." Directed by , starring .

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2006-06-08 G Movie Poster of Cars
Cars

"Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell." Directed by John Lasseter , starring Owen Wilson .

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1962-10-07 PG Movie Poster of Dr. No
Dr. No

"Now meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all fiction!" Directed by Terence Young , starring .

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2023-07-19 PG-13 Movie Poster of Barbie
Barbie

"She's everything. He's just Ken." Directed by , starring .

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2003-12-24 R Movie Poster of Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain

"Find your way home." Directed by Anthony Minghella , starring Jude Law .

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1995-06-14 G Movie Poster of Pocahontas
Pocahontas

"An American legend comes to life." Directed by Eric Goldberg, Mike Gabriel , starring Irene Bedard .

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

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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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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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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 .

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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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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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2019-07-26 Not Rated Movie Poster of Ne Zha
Ne Zha

"" Directed by , starring LΓΌ Yanting .

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2018-08-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

"Who is your hero?" Directed by Kenji Nagasaki , starring Daiki Yamashita .

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

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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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2003-11-14 PG-13 Movie Poster of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

"The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men." Directed by , starring Russell Crowe .

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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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2006-07-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

"Captain Jack is back!" Directed by Gore Verbinski , starring Johnny Depp .

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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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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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1968-02-07 G Movie Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes

"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!" Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner , starring .

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1980-05-20 PG Movie Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back

"They will never back down until they bring balance." Directed by Irvin Kershner , starring Mark Hamill .

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Biggest Upsets: When Adventure Films Lost Major Awards

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2009-10-23 PG Movie Poster of Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox

"Dig the life fantastic!" Directed by Wes Anderson , starring George Clooney .

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2025-01-29 Not Rated Movie Poster of Ne Zha 2
Ne Zha 2

"" Directed by Yang Yu , starring LΓΌ Yanting .

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2003-12-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Big Fish
Big Fish

"An adventure as big as life itself." Directed by Tim Burton , starring Ewan McGregor .

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2016-07-20 Not Rated Movie Poster of Train to Busan
Train to Busan

"Life-or-death survival begins." Directed by Yeon Sang-ho , starring Gong Yoo .

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2019-01-03 PG Movie Poster of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

"The friendship of a lifetime" Directed by Dean DeBlois , starring Jay Baruchel .

Movie Nomination
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2012-04-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers

"Some assembly required." Directed by , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

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2002-11-13 PG Movie Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

"Something evil has returned to Hogwarts!" Directed by Chris Columbus , starring Daniel Radcliffe .

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2009-07-15 PG Movie Poster of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

"Dark Secrets Revealed" Directed by David Yates , starring Daniel Radcliffe .

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