The adventure genre can be called one of the most beloved in cinema. But when you’re looking for a movie for the evening, it can be very difficult to make a choice. We bring to your attention the 50 best films and TV series about travel, adventure, tourism. Choose any of them, and arrange a pleasant pastime for yourself. Every story in the collection deserves attention.
By the way, for those who are thinking where to go on a trip for the New Year holidays, we have prepared an interesting review article “Where to go for the New Year 2022”.
1. Into the Wild (Into the Wild), 2007
The adventure drama, shot in the style of a road movie, is based on a true travel story. Christopher, a graduate of a prestigious college, abruptly changes his life by going on a trip to Alaska in an old car. What awaits yesterday’s student on this path? Sean Penn’s directorial work immerses viewers in the experiences of a young man, while introducing him to the natural diversity of North America. Spectacular views
2. 127 hours (127 Hours), 2010
A biographical thriller directed by Danny Boyle, starring James Franco. This story is dedicated to the madness and fearlessness of climbers who go alone to conquer mountain peaks. The hero falls into a deadly trap. And now he has to survive or die on the treacherous glacier. Which will win: strength of character or the natural element? The plot of the film is based on the materials of the video diary of Aron Ralston, the prototype of the main character.
3. Turistas, 2006
A not-too-big-budget thriller with a good cast from director John Stockwell. The plot unfolds in the jungles of Brazil, where a group of carefree tourists goes. But instead of a fun student holiday, a real waking nightmare awaits them. After all, hopes of returning home are gradually fading, and survival in the wild turns out to be much more dangerous than one could imagine. Who will be able to stand in this confrontation?
4. The Beach (The Beach), 2000
One of the best travel and adventure films starring the incredible Leonardo DiCaprio. Director Danny Boyle tells us the story of how far the dream of heaven on earth can take a person. While traveling in Thailand, a young American Richard meets a stranger who gives him a map of a mysterious island. There is everything you need for a relaxing holiday. But it’s not easy to find this place. But where will the pursuit of a dream lead the hero?
5. The Incredible Life of Walter Mitty (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty), 2013
An exciting adventure comedy, a remake of the 1940 film. The main character works for a magazine, his life is routine and monotonous. But one day he gives up everything to find a photographer who took incredible pictures of Iceland, but did not attach the most important negative for the cover of the issue. And now Walter Mitty has to get it. But how to do it if you’ve never left your hometown.
6. How I spent this summer, 2010
The film, which has collected 18 significant awards, including the Silver Bear of the Berlin Film Festival, can rightfully be considered the best Russian adventure film in recent years. The plot develops at a research station in the Arctic. And everything is possible here. After all, an unstable connection with a distant Mainland will not replace real help for the heroes in a critical situation.
7. Geographer globus drank, 2013
The film directed and written by Alexander Veledinsky immerses viewers in the atmosphere of modern Russian school education, where the teacher often finds himself hostage to strict standards. The hero works as a geography teacher, does not lead the healthiest lifestyle, but remains an enthusiastic person who is able to interest students in tourism ideas. Together they are ready to meet all the challenges of fate, and even survive the difficult rafting on the Ural river.
8. On the Road (On the Road), 2012
An unexpected melodrama, a real road movie that allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of America during the beat generation. A chance meeting with a young married couple turns the life of the hero, the aspiring writer Sal Paradise. Together they embark on a journey full of discoveries and adventures.
The story of young people in the late 1940s who went on a car trip across the United States. A peculiar picture, the plot is interesting and uncomplicated.
9. The Art of Travel (The Art of Travel), 2008
An atmospheric travel drama that went unnoticed at the box office. The hero of the picture, Connor Lane, abruptly changes his life, abandoning the idea of a wedding. Instead, he goes to Central America to test himself. Together with him, the viewer finds himself in the wonderful world of wild jungles, ancient Indian monuments, and cities where life flows according to completely different, unusual laws.
10. The Kings of Summer, 2013
A comedy drama about the difficulties of growing up from director Jordan Here-Roberts. How to spend the perfect summer if you’re a teenager? Of course, away from my parents! This is exactly what three young men decide, escaping into the forest from strict rules and control. They build their own housing, and at first they feel quite comfortable. But gradually, life in the forest is becoming less and less like a dream.
11. Trails (Tracks), 2013
A biographical drama, one of the best films about travel and overcoming. The main role in the film was played by actress Mia Wasikowska. The plot revolves around a girl’s solo trip to Australia. All she has is a dog and camels. And the journey is followed by a multimillion audience of a popular magazine. But is it enough to overcome all the hardships of a long journey?
12. Queen of the Desert (Queen of the Desert), 2015
The melodrama with Nicole Kidman and James Franco tells the story of the tragic love of an incredible girl who, without marrying an oriental handsome man, begins to travel around the Middle East.
13. Grandfather Aziz (Bab’Aziz), 2005
An unusual dramatic travel film directed and written by Nasser Khemir. A strange couple wanders through the desert: a blind old man and a little girl, his granddaughter. Where did the elderly dervish go? Why is he accompanied only by little Ishtar? And how will this path end among the endless dunes? The viewer will find out about this after watching the film to the end.
14. One Week, 2008
The Canadian adventure drama tells about difficult choices and the ease of being. The main character, Ben, faced with imminent death, rethinks the past. All that remains for him is to travel across Canada on a motorcycle to fulfill unfulfilled dreams and learn a lot about himself.
15. Wild, 2014
A very interesting film about a young girl who dared to go on a lonely journey with a large backpack through the wild trails of the United States of America. For those who like to travel with large backpacks and live in tents.
16. Territory, 2014
A domestic painting that tells about the life of Soviet geologists searching for gold in the God-forsaken territories of the country. Incredible landscapes will immerse the viewer in the pristine nature of our planet.
17. In the forests of Siberia, 2016
The film is about a European man who is trying to find himself in the harsh taiga near Lake Baikal. During his adventures, his life is teetering on the edge, but suddenly he is saved by a Russian guy who has been living in the taiga for many years.
18. The Way, 2010
The story of an elderly man who decided to go after his son’s body and as a result turned his trip into an incredible journey, and found new friends. It’s a great movie, I recommend watching it.
19. Salt of the Earth, 2014. Documentary
An amazing documentary film describing the life of a famous photographer and photographer who devoted his life to traveling and photographing the world around him. It’s a very inspiring picture.
20. A Simple Story, 1999
The incredible story of the journey of an old man who decided to visit his brother, who suffered a stroke in his old age. No obstacles can stop an elderly traveler, and new acquaintances on the way help him in this.
21. On the edge, 1997
An interesting film about how to survive in the remote American taiga and escape from a man-eating bear. The picture will constantly keep the viewer in suspense and empathize with the characters in difficult situations.
22. Meetings at the edge of the world, 2007. Documentary
The film shows interviews with various travelers who went to the edge of the world in search of adventure. The characters of the picture are trying to answer why they made their choice in favor of tourism.
23. On the trail of the telegraph, 1994
The film is about the incredible journey of an American girl who decided to go on foot to Siberia. An exciting movie.
24. Happy people: A Year in the taiga, 2008. Documentary
A 4-part documentary film telling about the difficult life of hunters and trappers living on the river and dedicating their lives to hunting in different periods of the year. Each part is dedicated to its own time of the year.
25. To the West, 2005. TV series
An incredibly exciting film series about the life and conquest of the American mainland by Europeans, consisting of 6 parts. If you are interested in the indigenous people — the Indians of North America and the Wild West, then this film is for you. I definitely recommend it.
26. Where the green ants dream, 1984
The film is about the attempt of the indigenous population of Australia, the natives, to defend their millennial right to their own lands in front of an impending civilization. The film will be of interest to anyone interested in the culture of the aborigines of Australia and the Papuans of New Guinea.
27. Cave of Forgotten Dreams, 2010. Documentary
A documentary film showing the paintings of our ancestors who lived on the planet for tens of thousands of years. The remarkable thing about the painting is that it is not so easy for an ordinary man in the street to get into this cave.
28. Those who have gone astray — to Beijing along a country road, 2002. Documentary
An interesting film about the journey of two Australians of British origin who decided to ride bicycles across Russia. It took them a whole year to travel, with an incredible variety of adventures and incidents. I definitely recommend it!
29. Kon-Tiki, 2012
The film is about a group of young people who decided to prove to the public that the ancients could travel across the oceans between continents. A very beautiful and vivid picture showing the life of the world ocean.
30. Life of Pi, 2012
The dramatic story of a young Indian man who went on a trip with his parents, but returned from it with his only friend, a tiger. The film shows incredible pictures of the life of the world ocean and its underwater inhabitants.
31. Sanctum, 2010
And again, a colorful picture of the world’s oceans, this time the film tells about a group of divers traveling through deep-sea caves and looking for salvation from a surface storm in them.
32. Touching the Void, 2003. Documentary
The incredible story of the struggle for the life of a British climber who survived the unimaginably dramatic story of falling to the bottom of a mountain fault and found the strength to get out of it alive. One of the strongest films about human willpower before death.
33. Vertical, 1967
A domestic picture about a group of tourists who went to conquer incredible mountains and unattainable peaks. But those who find themselves in the most difficult and dangerous situation at altitude.
34. Descent, 2005
A horror-thriller film. A group of female travelers fall into a deep gorge and find themselves visiting unexpected underground residents who are not averse to meeting cute girls.
35. North Wall, 2008
The film is about an attempt to conquer one of the most non-criminal slopes in the Alps. A team of four climbers attempt an ascent, but all four die as a result. Just one mistake not made during the ascent could have saved the lives of the entire group.
36. Alluring silence, 2007. Documentary
A documentary story about the attempt of four brave men to conquer one of the most criminal walls in the Alps. British climber Joe Simpson leads the viewer to the places of the dead group’s ascent and comments on their mistakes.
37. Vertical limit, 2000
The film tells about a group of climbers stuck high in the mountains in a cave during a severe storm, and trying to escape. A very interesting film for mountaineering enthusiasts.
38. Everest, 2015
The film narrates the real tragic events of 1996 with two groups of tourists. A modern film adaptation of not so distant events. The film is incredibly beautiful and undoubtedly keeps the viewer in suspense all the time of the development of events.
39. Meru, 2015
The film is about another attempt to conquer the famous Indian peak of Meru. A group of climbers is again trying to accomplish the impossible and has been fighting for victory for 3 weeks.
40. K2: Height limit, 1991
The painting is about the conquest of the famous eight-thousand-meter K2 by a group of climbers. The mountain is known for its most complicated structure for climbing and therefore not everyone manages to conquer the mountain in order to please their desires.
41. Nanga Parbat, 2010
The story of two mountaineering brothers about an attempt to conquer one of the greatest peaks in the world. The tragedy occurred during the descent, as a result of which one of the brothers died.
42. Alive, 1993
The picture is based on real events about the plane crash in the Andes. The plane with a team of young guys crashed high in the mountains, after which the young guys had to go through incredible events to stay alive.
43. Stay alive. Miracle in the Andes, 2010. Documentary
This film is a documentary adaptation of the previous film at number 42. As a group of guys managed to escape, events unfold very tragically and the guys have almost no time to save themselves. Which pushes the bravest to do the impossible.
44. Everest. The Dark Side, 2003. Documentary
The film tells about the dark side of the human ego for trying to conquer the most popular and highest mountain on the planet. What are people capable of doing to do what they have been preparing for for several years and spent tens of thousands of dollars. More than one hundred people died on Everest, but some still had the opportunity to escape, what prevented this? The answer is in the movie….
45. The wildest dream, 2010. Documentary
The film is about the conquerors of the highest mountain in the world — Mount Everest. Not many people manage to do this, and every year several climbers die or are injured on the mountain to this day, despite the modern level of equipment and equipment.
46. Your height, 2012. Documentary
A documentary about mountain biking. How do young people manage to descend so quickly from incredibly steep slopes and stay safe and sound. Watch this picture and marvel at the skill of modern youth. The level of development of mountain cycling and athletes.
47. Death in the Mountains: Death on Everest, 1997. Documentary
Another film dedicated to unsuccessful attempts to conquer the ill-fated Everest. The thing is that a lot of fans want to capture themselves on the highest mountain on the planet. It is a pity that many did not succeed.
48. Death of the conductor, 1975
The drama is about an attempt to conquer one of the peaks of the French Alps, an experienced climber loses his inexperienced partner on the most difficult journey, but on the next ascent there is already a new partner, what will happen, will history repeat itself?
49. The Cry of the Stone, 1991
The tragic story of two climbers who tried to conquer an unconquered peak for the love of one woman. The outcome of the film is much more dramatic when both are defeated, one dies, the second learns that the peak has already been conquered before him.
50. Ascent, 2002
The film is about two completely different personalities, united only to conquer one of the most difficult peaks of the planet. As a result, their union changes the lives of both completely in opposite directions.
51. Survivor, 2015 (Special Bonus)
The film is about trying to survive at all costs and avenge the murder of a loved one. What is a person capable of to stay alive after a deadly encounter with the most dangerous grizzly. The film is incredibly interesting and the plot itself keeps the viewer in suspense throughout the picture.
52. Lord of Legends, 2003 (Special Bonus +)
The painting is dedicated to the indigenous people of North America. An old Indian goes on a final journey and asks a young Indian to accompany him. Along the way, the old man tells the guy Indian parables and immerses him in the world of his own culture and folk legends. In the end, the guy realizes that now he must take the place of the old man and become the lord of legends in order to pass this path on to the next generations.
And at the end of our list, two special bonuses complete the list.
The film number 51 is Survivor, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This film, no less than the previous ones, shows all the severity and survival in the wild.
The film number 52 is The Lord of Legends, starring Eddie Spears, an American actor of Indian descent. This picture tells about the life of the indigenous peoples of America in the wild, which is very inspiring for a real journey and the search for true adventures.
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