IMDb: Most Popular Adventure-Biography Feature Films With At Least 10,000 Votes

31 titles.

Sort by: Popularity▲ \| A-Z \| User Rating \| Num Votes \| US Box Office \| Runtime \| Year \| US Release Date
1.		The Ten Commandments (1956) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. Dir: Cecil B. DeMille With: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 220 mins.
2.		In the Heart of the Sea (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X A recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick. Dir: Ron Howard With: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Thriller 122 mins.
3.		Everest (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Dir: Baltasar Kormákur With: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Thriller 121 mins.
4.		The Walk (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Dir: Robert Zemeckis With: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Guillaume Baillargeon Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Thriller 123 mins.
5.		Into the Wild (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Dir: Sean Penn With: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 148 mins.
6.		Wild (2014) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy. Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée With: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 115 mins.
7.		Spartacus (1960) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 197 mins.
8.		127 Hours (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X An adventurous mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Dir: Danny Boyle With: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Thriller 94 mins.
9.		A Walk in the Woods (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Dir: Ken Kwapis With: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson Adventure \| Biography \| Comedy \| Drama 104 mins.
10.		Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X The story of TE Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War 1 in order to fight the Turks. Dir: David Lean With: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 216 mins.
11.		The Prince of Egypt (1998) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X An Egyptian prince learns of his identity as a Hebrew and, later his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people. Dir: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner With: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer Animation \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Family \| Fantasy \| Musical 99 mins.
12.		Alexander (2004) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest military leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 175 mins.
13.		The Way Back (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Siberian gulag escapees travel 4,000 miles by foot to freedom in India. Dir: Peter Weir With: Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 133 mins.
14.		Tracks (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A young woman goes on a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with four camels and her faithful dog. Dir: John Curran With: Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Lily Pearl Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 112 mins.
15.		Wyatt Earp (1994) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X Wyatt Earp is a movie about a man and his family. The movie shows us the good times and the bad times of one of the West's most famous individuals. Dir: Lawrence Kasdan With: Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman Adventure \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| Western 191 mins.
16.		The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors. Dir: Luc Besson With: Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Rab Affleck Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 148 mins.
17.		Rescue Dawn (2006) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A U.S. fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Viet Nam War. Dir: Werner Herzog With: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| War 120 mins.
18.		Alive (1993) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X Uruguayan rugby team stranded in the snow swept Andes are forced to use desperate measures to survive after a plane crash. Dir: Frank Marshall With: Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Thriller 120 mins.
19.		Seven Years in Tibet (1997) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X True story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China's takeover of Tibet. Dir: Jean-Jacques Annaud With: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, BD Wong Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 136 mins.
20.		The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X The dramatization of a motorcycle road trip Che Guevara went on in his youth that showed him his life's calling. Dir: Walter Salles With: Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo De la Serna, Mía Maestro Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 126 mins.
21.		Open Water (2003) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.7/10 X When two divers find themselves stranded in the ocean, getting rescued becomes the least of their worries when a frenzy of hungry sharks close in on them. Dir: Chris Kentis With: Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Horror \| Thriller 79 mins.
22.		Rob Roy (1995) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future,... Dir: Michael Caton-Jones With: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt Adventure \| Biography 139 mins.
23.		Ned Kelly (2003) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X An innocent man becomes one of the most wanted criminals the world has ever known. Dir: Gregor Jordan With: Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Crime \| History \| Romance \| Western 110 mins.
24.		Fitzcarraldo (1982) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The story of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, an extremely determined man who intends to build an opera house in the middle of a jungle. Dir: Werner Herzog With: Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 158 mins.
25.		Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan who was a slave before going on to conquer half the world including Russia in 1206. Dir: Sergey Bodrov With: Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov, Khulan Chuluun Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 126 mins.
26.		Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X In 1931, three aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff and set off on a trek across the Outback. Dir: Phillip Noyce With: Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Kenneth Branagh Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 94 mins.
27.		The Message (1976) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X This must-see epic depicts the birth of Islam. In the 7th century Mohammed is visited by Angel Gabriel... Dir: Moustapha Akkad With: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 177 mins.
28.		1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 154 mins.
29.		Dersu Uzala (1975) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X The Russian army sends an explorer on an expedition to the snowy Siberian wilderness where he makes friends with a seasoned local hunter. Dir: Akira Kurosawa With: Maksim Munzuk, Yuriy Solomin, Mikhail Bychkov Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 144 mins.
30.		Once Upon a Time in China (1991) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial... Dir: Hark Tsui With: Jet Li, Biao Yuen, Rosamund Kwan Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 134 mins.
31.		Jodhaa Akbar (2008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha. Dir: Ashutosh Gowariker With: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonu Sood Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Musical \| Romance 213 mins.

31 titles.

Sort by: Popularity▲ \| A-Z \| User Rating \| Num Votes \| US Box Office \| Runtime \| Year \| US Release Date
1.		The Ten Commandments (1956) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. Dir: Cecil B. DeMille With: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 220 mins.
2.		In the Heart of the Sea (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X A recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick. Dir: Ron Howard With: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Thriller 122 mins.
3.		Everest (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Dir: Baltasar Kormákur With: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Thriller 121 mins.
4.		The Walk (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Dir: Robert Zemeckis With: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Guillaume Baillargeon Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Thriller 123 mins.
5.		Into the Wild (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Dir: Sean Penn With: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 148 mins.
6.		Wild (2014) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy. Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée With: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 115 mins.
7.		Spartacus (1960) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 197 mins.
8.		127 Hours (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X An adventurous mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Dir: Danny Boyle With: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Thriller 94 mins.
9.		A Walk in the Woods (2015) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Dir: Ken Kwapis With: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson Adventure \| Biography \| Comedy \| Drama 104 mins.
10.		Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X The story of TE Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War 1 in order to fight the Turks. Dir: David Lean With: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 216 mins.
11.		The Prince of Egypt (1998) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X An Egyptian prince learns of his identity as a Hebrew and, later his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people. Dir: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner With: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer Animation \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Family \| Fantasy \| Musical 99 mins.
12.		Alexander (2004) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest military leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 175 mins.
13.		The Way Back (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Siberian gulag escapees travel 4,000 miles by foot to freedom in India. Dir: Peter Weir With: Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 133 mins.
14.		Tracks (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A young woman goes on a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with four camels and her faithful dog. Dir: John Curran With: Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Lily Pearl Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 112 mins.
15.		Wyatt Earp (1994) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X Wyatt Earp is a movie about a man and his family. The movie shows us the good times and the bad times of one of the West's most famous individuals. Dir: Lawrence Kasdan With: Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman Adventure \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| Western 191 mins.
16.		The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors. Dir: Luc Besson With: Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Rab Affleck Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 148 mins.
17.		Rescue Dawn (2006) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A U.S. fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Viet Nam War. Dir: Werner Herzog With: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| War 120 mins.
18.		Alive (1993) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X Uruguayan rugby team stranded in the snow swept Andes are forced to use desperate measures to survive after a plane crash. Dir: Frank Marshall With: Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Thriller 120 mins.
19.		Seven Years in Tibet (1997) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X True story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China's takeover of Tibet. Dir: Jean-Jacques Annaud With: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, BD Wong Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 136 mins.
20.		The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X The dramatization of a motorcycle road trip Che Guevara went on in his youth that showed him his life's calling. Dir: Walter Salles With: Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo De la Serna, Mía Maestro Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 126 mins.
21.		Open Water (2003) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.7/10 X When two divers find themselves stranded in the ocean, getting rescued becomes the least of their worries when a frenzy of hungry sharks close in on them. Dir: Chris Kentis With: Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| Horror \| Thriller 79 mins.
22.		Rob Roy (1995) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future,... Dir: Michael Caton-Jones With: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt Adventure \| Biography 139 mins.
23.		Ned Kelly (2003) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X An innocent man becomes one of the most wanted criminals the world has ever known. Dir: Gregor Jordan With: Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Crime \| History \| Romance \| Western 110 mins.
24.		Fitzcarraldo (1982) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The story of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, an extremely determined man who intends to build an opera house in the middle of a jungle. Dir: Werner Herzog With: Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 158 mins.
25.		Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan who was a slave before going on to conquer half the world including Russia in 1206. Dir: Sergey Bodrov With: Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov, Khulan Chuluun Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 126 mins.
26.		Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X In 1931, three aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff and set off on a trek across the Outback. Dir: Phillip Noyce With: Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Kenneth Branagh Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 94 mins.
27.		The Message (1976) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X This must-see epic depicts the birth of Islam. In the 7th century Mohammed is visited by Angel Gabriel... Dir: Moustapha Akkad With: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 177 mins.
28.		1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 154 mins.
29.		Dersu Uzala (1975) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X The Russian army sends an explorer on an expedition to the snowy Siberian wilderness where he makes friends with a seasoned local hunter. Dir: Akira Kurosawa With: Maksim Munzuk, Yuriy Solomin, Mikhail Bychkov Adventure \| Biography \| Drama 144 mins.
30.		Once Upon a Time in China (1991) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial... Dir: Hark Tsui With: Jet Li, Biao Yuen, Rosamund Kwan Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 134 mins.
31.		Jodhaa Akbar (2008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha. Dir: Ashutosh Gowariker With: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonu Sood Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Musical \| Romance 213 mins.

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