Highest-Rated Movies about 'Exploration'

Alien (1979), There Will Be Blood (2007), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Cast Away (2000), Ball of Fire (1941), The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition (2000), South (1919), Stargate (1994) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Exploration movies.

#16. Rio 2 (2014)

Storyline: It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

Plot Keywords: altered version of studio logo, brazil, monkey, second part, no opening credits, cgi animation, romantic rivalry ...

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#17. The Devil's Horn (2016)

Storyline: From Adolphe Sax's workshop of the 1840's to the legendary era of jazz and bebop, it was forbidden by Nazis and Communists and banned by the Pope - gradually conquering all music genres. Throughout its 170-year history the saxophone has been both the most seductive and most feared instrument. Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Larry Weinstein illuminates and mythologizes the story of the saxophone, featuring its most legendary players as well as astonishing discoveries. The Devil's Horn explores the sax's longstanding curse that stemmed from the difficult life of its mad inventor, and is still said to affect saxophonists who fall prey to the instrument's dark powers.

Plot Keywords: exploration ...

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#18. Zerophilia (2005)

Storyline: Luke, a young man insecure about his masculinity, must solve the mystery of his rare genetic condition, Zerophilia, that changes him from male to female anytime he's aroused, -noticeably complicating his love life. Journey with Luke into the wild world of Zerophilia to discover you can't change your true nature, even if it can change you. A Coming-of-age cult classic.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: bare breasts, sex change, flirting, fight, female nudity, exploration, frog ...

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#20. Marooned (1969)

Storyline: After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to earth only to find their rockets wont fire. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts capsule.—KC Hunt <khunt@eng.morgan.edu>

Plot Keywords: astronaut, based on novel, cosmonaut, marooned, outer space, rescue, self sacrifice ...

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#21. Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

Storyline: Americans Chris, his girlfriend Natalie and their friend Amanda travel to Europe on vacation. They meet up with Chris' brother Paul living in Kiev, Ukraine. Chris wants to travel to Moscow to propose to Natalie, but Paul convinces the group to first visit Chernobyl with an extreme tourism guide. They meet the guide Uri and another couple who are also going on the tour. Uri explains that because of the radiation levels he can only take them to Pripyat, a deserted city very near Chernobyl. They travel by van, but are stopped by a military checkpoint that makes them turn back. Not giving up, Uri finds an alternative route to the town. The group spends the day taking photographs and exploring abandoned buildings. Uri becomes nervous and decides it's time to head home. However, the van won't start and they discover the engine was sabotaged. Soon they discover that they are stranded, no one knows they are there and that they are definitely not alone.

Plot Keywords: abandoned city, abandoned building, nuclear power plant, city name in title, camera, bear, flashlight ...

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#22. Tarzan (2013)

Storyline: Orphaned and stranded in the heart of the untamed African jungle, little John Jr--the helpless son of the famous industrialist, John Greystoke--finds a new family in the shape of a mighty female silverback gorilla. Now, almost two decades later, Johnny is Tarzan, or the powerful "Ape without Fur", who finds himself up against the rapacious young CEO of Greystoke Energies, William Clayton, and his evil plan to exploit the unharnessed force of a prehistoric meteor. In the search of the extraordinary celestial body, Clayton will stop at nothing to rob the jungle of its invaluable resource; however, not if Tarzan and the daughter of the late explorer James Porter, Jane, can help it. Will the ruthless invaders desecrate Tarzan's virgin realm?

Plot Keywords: explorer, tycoon, energy, power, plan, dinosaur, bare chested male ...

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#23. Skylines (2020)

Storyline: When a virus threatens to turn the now earth-dwelling friendly alien hybrids against humans, Captain Rose Corley must lead a team of elite mercenaries on a mission to the alien world in order to save what's left of humanity.

Plot Keywords: alien, virus, outer space, alien creature, supernatural power, space battle, alien spacecraft ...

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#24. Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)

Storyline: Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.—measham

Plot Keywords: character name in title, prostitute, patricide, tobacco, saboteur, storm, spear ...

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#25. A Wrinkle in Time (2018)

Storyline: Following the discovery of a new form of space travel as well as Meg's father's disappearance, she, her brother, and her friend must join three magical beings - Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which - to travel across the universe to rescue him from a terrible evil.

Plot Keywords: based on novel, child prodigy, scientist, teenager, f rated, title directed by female, triple f rated ...

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#26. Dragonball Evolution (2009)

Storyline: The story begins with Goku, who seeks out upon his adoptive grandfather Grandpa Gohan's dying request to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls. Of which he has one, in order to prevent the evil Lord Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world. And Goku's quest is to obtain the mystical Dragonballs before Piccolo does.

Plot Keywords: live action remake of anime, teacher student relationship, teenage boy, temple, transformation, warrior race, world domination ...

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