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Avatar
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 162 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 91 wins & 131 nominations total
Writer: James Cameron
Actors: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, United Kingdom
The Avatar movie is about a paralyzed Marine who is sent to the planet Pandora on a mission to infiltrate the indigenous Na’vi people and gain their trust, but ends up falling in love with their culture and fighting alongside them against the human invaders.
Dances with Wolves
Dances with Wolves
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 72/100
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Runtime: 181 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Awards: Won 7 Oscars. 55 wins & 39 nominations total
Writer: Michael Blake
Actors: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene
Language: English, Sioux, Pawnee
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“Dances with Wolves” is a 1990 epic Western film directed by and starring Kevin Costner. It tells the story of a Union Army lieutenant who befriends a Native American tribe while stationed at an isolated outpost, ultimately choosing to embrace their way of life over his own.
The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 154 min
Genre: Action, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 67 nominations total
Writer: John Logan, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Actors: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly
Language: English, Japanese, Spanish, Danish
Country: United States, New Zealand, Japan
“The Last Samurai” is a historical drama film set in the late 19th century, revolving around a disillusioned American soldier who embraces the samurai culture while he is hired to train the Imperial Japanese Army. It explores themes of cultural clash, honor, and the struggle between tradition and modernization.
The New World
The New World
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
Metacritic: 69/100
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Runtime: 135 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 34 nominations total
Writer: Terrence Malick
Actors: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer
Language: English, Algonquin, Inuktitut
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“The New World” is a historical drama film that explores the story of English explorer John Smith and his relationship with Pocahontas, a Native American woman, during the early colonization of America. The film delves into themes of love, cultural clash, and the impact of colonization on both the settlers and the indigenous people.
Apocalypto
Apocalypto
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 23 nominations total
Writer: Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
Actors: Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández
Language: Maya, English
Country: United States, Mexico
“Apocalypto” is a historical action-adventure film directed by Mel Gibson. It follows the journey of a young Mayan man named Jaguar Paw, who must escape capture and survive various trials and tribulations in order to save his family from impending doom during the decline of the Mayan civilization.
The Mission
The Mission
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 27 nominations total
Writer: Robert Bolt
Actors: Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally
Language: English, Guarani, Spanish, Latin
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
“The Mission” is a historical drama set in the 18th century, following the story of a Jesuit missionary who attempts to protect a remote South American tribe from enslavement by European colonizers. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the clash between colonial powers and indigenous cultures.
The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 17 nominations total
Writer: James Fenimore Cooper, John L. Balderston, Paul Perez
Actors: Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means
Language: English, French, North American Indian
Country: United States
“The Last of the Mohicans” is a historical epic film set during the French and Indian War. It follows the journey of a white man raised by Mohican Indians as he becomes entangled in a love triangle and battles against enemy forces.
Black Robe
Black Robe
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, War
Awards: 10 wins & 13 nominations
Writer: Brian Moore
Actors: Lothaire Bluteau, Aden Young, Sandrine Holt
Language: English, Algonquin, Mohawk, Cree, Latin, French
Country: Canada, Australia
The Black Robe movie is a historical drama set in 17th century Canada, following a Jesuit missionary’s journey to a remote Huron village to convert the indigenous people to Christianity. It explores the clash of cultures, religious conflicts, and personal struggles faced by the missionary and the indigenous people he encounters.
The Emerald Forest
The Emerald Forest
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 3 BAFTA 5 nominations total
Writer: Rospo Pallenberg, Leonard Greenwood
Actors: Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Yara Vaneau
Language: English, Portuguese
Country: United Kingdom
“The Emerald Forest” is a 1985 adventure drama film that tells the story of a man’s quest to find his son who was abducted by an indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest. It explores themes of cultural clash, environmentalism, and the search for identity.
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 57%
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Runtime: 189 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Peter Matthiessen, Jean-Claude Carrière, Hector Babenco
Actors: Tom Berenger, John Lithgow, Daryl Hannah
Language: English, Portuguese
Country: United States, Brazil
“At Play in the Fields of the Lord” is a film adaptation of Peter Matthiessen’s novel, following the lives of American missionaries and indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest. The movie explores themes of cultural clashes, spirituality, and the destructive consequences of Western intervention in indigenous communities.
The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
Metacritic: 44/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Adam Cozad, Craig Brewer, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Rory J Saper, Christian Stevens
Language: English, Lingala, French
Country: United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Australia
“The Legend of Tarzan” is about the iconic character Tarzan, who has left his jungle home to live a civilized life in London. However, he is forced to return to his roots when he is invited back to the Congo as a trade emissary, only to uncover a sinister plot that threatens both him and the jungle he once called home.
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 76 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Awards: 3 wins & 1 nomination
Writer: Jim Cox, Diana Young
Actors: Samantha Mathis, Christian Slater, Robin Williams
Language: English
Country: Australia, United States, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Thailand, Denmark
“FernGully: The Last Rainforest” is an animated film that follows the adventures of a young fairy named Crysta as she tries to save her rainforest home from destruction by humans. Alongside a group of quirky forest creatures and a human named Zak, Crysta must find a way to protect their precious ecosystem and teach the importance of environmental conservation.
Brother Bear
Brother Bear
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 37%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 85 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 22 nominations total
Writer: Tab Murphy, Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton
Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Rick Moranis
Language: English, Inuktitut, Croatian, Serbian
Country: United States, Japan
“Brother Bear” is an animated film that tells the story of a young Inuit boy named Kenai who is transformed into a bear and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. Along the way, he forms an unlikely friendship with a bear cub named Koda, as they navigate the wilderness and learn valuable lessons about brotherhood and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 33 wins & 56 nominations total
Writer: Justin Marks, Rudyard Kipling
Actors: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, France, Canada, India
“The Jungle Book movie is about a young boy named Mowgli who embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the jungle, guided by his animal friends and facing various challenges along the way.”
Moana
Moana
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 22 wins & 90 nominations total
Writer: Jared Bush, Ron Clements, John Musker
Actors: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Moana is a Disney animated film about a young Polynesian princess who embarks on a daring journey across the ocean to save her island from a curse, with the help of a demigod named Maui.
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 83 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 22 nominations total
Writer: John Fusco
Actors: Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada
The movie “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” is about a wild horse named Spirit who fights to maintain his freedom and independence in the American West. Along the way, he forms a bond with a young Lakota Indian named Little Creek.
The Lion King
The Lion King
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 88/100
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Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 43 wins & 35 nominations total
Writer: Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
Actors: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones
Language: English, Swahili, Xhosa, Zulu
Country: United States
The Lion King is a coming-of-age story about a young lion prince named Simba who must reclaim his throne and fulfill his destiny as king after the murder of his father, King Mufasa. With the help of his friends, Simba learns lessons of courage, responsibility, and the circle of life.
Mulan
Mulan
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 21 nominations total
Writer: Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders
Actors: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong
Language: English, Mandarin
Country: United States
The Mulan movie is about a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army, fighting against invaders. She must harness her inner strength and courage to prove her worth and protect her family and country.
Brave
Brave
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 69/100
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 48 nominations total
Writer: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell
Actors: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson
Language: English
Country: United States, Japan, United Kingdom
The Brave movie is about a young princess named Merida who defies an ancient custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos in her kingdom. To undo the curse, she must use her bravery and archery skills to discover the true meaning of courage and mend her family’s bonds.
The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 10 wins & 42 nominations total
Writer: Ron Clements, John Musker, Greg Erb
Actors: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey
Language: English, French
Country: United States, Brazil, Canada
“The Princess and the Frog” is a Disney animated film about a young woman named Tiana who dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans. Through a magical encounter, she is transformed into a frog and must embark on a journey with a prince-turned-frog to break the spell and find true love.
