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1. Marco Polo (2014–2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century Mongolia.
Stars: Lorenzo Richelmy, Benedict Wong, Joan Chen, Remy Hii
Votes: 78,977
2. Kon-Tiki (2012)
PG-13 | 118 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
In 1947, with five loyal friends in tow, explorer Thor Heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300 miles across the Pacific.
Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg | Stars: Pål Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo, Gustaf Skarsgård, Odd-Magnus Williamson
Votes: 52,094 | Gross: $1.52M
3. Bulletproof Monk (2003)
PG-13 | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Based on the very underground comic book of the same name, a Tibetan monk becomes a mentor to a young street punk and tries teaching him how to protect the scroll of ultimate power from a secret Nazi organization bent on world domination.
Director: Paul Hunter | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Karel Roden
Votes: 52,267 | Gross: $23.02M
4. Neverwhere (1996)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A man in London encounters an injured young woman, and instantly exists only to those in London Below. As he helps the woman escape from assassins, he must try to find his way back to London Above.
Stars: Gary Bakewell, Laura Fraser, Hywel Bennett, Clive Russell
Votes: 3,047
5. Earthsea (2004–2005)
45 min | Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
A reckless young man is destined to become the greatest sorcerer the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known.
Stars: Shawn Ashmore, Kristin Kreuk, Isabella Rossellini, Sebastian Roché
Votes: 6,472
6. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002–2003)
50 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The discovery of an advanced model of combat mecha on their space colony throws a young man and his friends into involvement in an interplanetary war as the crew of a powerful fighting ship.
Stars: Sôichirô Hoshi, Scott McNeil, John Novak, Lee Tockar
Votes: 2,660
7. Le grand Meaulnes (2006)
97 min | Drama
When Meaulnes first arrives at the local school in Sologne, everyone is captivated by his good looks, daring and charisma. But when he disappears for several days, and returns with tales of... See full summary »
Director: Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe | Stars: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Clémence Poésy, Jean-Pierre Marielle
Votes: 427
8. Quest (1984)
30 min | Short, Adventure, Mystery
A child has only an 8 day life-span to complete a mysterious journey from the dim cave-dwelling society where he is born to a final gateway, the object of folklore. The abstract ... See full summary »
Directors: Elaine Bass, Saul Bass | Stars: John Abbott, Noah Hathaway, David Comfort, Michael Mancini
Votes: 454
9. The Long Rider (2022)
96 min | Documentary, Western
When Filipe Leite leaves his adoptive home of Canada, the aspiring journalist sets out on an epic quest to ride from Calgary to his family's home in Brazil - and later beyond - entirely on horseback.
Director: Sean Cisterna
Votes: 125
10. The Mystic Warrior (1984 TV Movie)
300 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Saga about a proud band of Sioux Indians, and the efforts of one brave to save his people from destruction through the use of mysterious powers handed down by ancestors.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Robert Beltran, Devon Ericson, Rion Hunter, Victoria Racimo
Votes: 128
11. Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007 TV Movie)
155 min | Documentary
Filmmakers, critics and even politicians discuss the social impact of the "Star Wars" films and the franchise's reliance in mythology and history.
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Newt Gingrich, Joan B. Connelly, Peter Jackson
Votes: 712
12. Entheogen: Awakening the Divine Within (2007)
79 min | Documentary, History
A documentary which invites the viewer to rediscover an enchanted cosmos in the modern world by awakening to the divine within.
Directors: Rod Mann, Nikos Katsaounis, Kevin Kohley | Stars: Rick Doblin, David S. Eindl-Ra, Stanislav Grof, Barbara Marx Hubbard
Votes: 66
13. Davy Wallace (2022)
151 min | Drama
As he graduates from college in North Carolina, a troubled, young artist must confront his traumatic childhood, with support from an older, grieving high school teacher.
Director: Drew Bowen | Star: Drew Bowen
14. Intangible Asset No. 82 (2008)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The search for an enigmatic South Korean shaman, and the inspiration found on the journey, renews a jazz musician's faith in the power of music.
Director: Emma Franz | Stars: Simon Barker, Dong-won Kim, Bae Il-Dong, Sung-dok Jeong
Votes: 62
15. The Unexpected (I) (2019)
Short, Adventure
Director: Sean McCarthy | Stars: John S. Boles, Sarah Gierer, Gabriel Gottstein, Victor Kolbe
16. Awake in the Dream (2013)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary
A deeply enriching journey of a woman who finds herself in a deep crisis and sets of to find the meaning of life.
Director: Catharina Roland | Stars: Arjuna Ardagh, Ruediger Dahlke, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Tom Kenyon
Votes: 20
17. Mandorla (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Fantasy
The only journey is the one within. Mandorla explores a man's search for a meaningful life despite conflicts between his inner and outer worlds. Ernesto is a visual artist and seeker stuck in a corporate job, who is drawn by dark magical visions to a medieval French city. There he seeks an elusive banker to help him unlock an obscure dream that threatens his job, family, and sanity.
Director: Roberto Miller | Stars: Roberto Miller, Marianne Shine, Alain Blazquez, Carly Maya Miller
Votes: 45
18. Paths of Life (2020)
84 min | Documentary, Biography
Three people look back on their lives and give insights into how they have dealt with life crises. Through the story of Percival, a philosopher, artist and therapist shows drug addicted teenagers a symbolic way out of failure into life.
Director: Thomas Lüchinger | Stars: Aviva Gold, Sólveig Katrín Jónsdóttir, Alexander Lauterwasser, Marcus Pan
19. Audacity of Host (2023)
194 min | Biography, Comedy
A documentary series that charts the Haitian-American experience of Motown Maurice, a future cultural icon, featuring interviews from his past and present.
Stars: Motown Maurice, Edwin Randolph, Roland Cherasard, Jovan Condé
20. Breath of God
Biography, Drama, History | Announced
One of the most influential and revolutionary thinkers throughout history, Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) is tithed to a Catholic monastery at the age of eight. Leading her community of ... See full summary »
Star: Jeanne Marie Spicuzza
21. Bennight Brothers (2013– )
13 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Stars: Curtis Reid, Robert L. Lopez, Joseph Marketos, Anna Rizzo
Votes: 13
22. My Big Toe (2013)
Short, Action, Adventure
An unlikely hero and his epic quest to save the universe.
Director: Graham Stoney | Star: Graham Stoney
23. Veterans Journey Home (2021)
49 min | Documentary
This five film series tells a different kind of "Hero's Journey" than the one the public is used to. Not the tales of heroism and valor on the battlefield but the story of Veterans willing to fight the battle of the demons within.
Director: Frederick Marx
Votes: 19
24. Soultribe (2023)
111 min | Adventure, Drama, Music
Three families struggle to find their true selves and their soulmates in a world full of expectations, pressure and obstacles. Inspired by real events, this film shows how they pursue their dreams and potential without losing themselves.
Directors: Stefan Rainer, Maik Burghardt | Stars: Stefan Rainer, Jenny Rainer, Maik Burghardt, Dunja Burghardt
25. A Night at the Movies: George Lucas and the World of Fantasy Cinema (2014 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director George Lucas discusses the fantasy genre of films, covering more than a century of filmmaking, and explains the inspirations for his popular "Star Wars" saga.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Star: George Lucas
Votes: 16
26. Solsticio (2014)
65 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
An attempt to perform "Tartessos", Miguel Romero Esteo's most celebrated play, will lead Martin and Ariana to discover the magic of tradition and ancient rites in their ordinary lives. But ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Martín Novel | Stars: Ángel Velasco, Macarena de Rueda, Eduardo Velasco, Juan Carlos Montilla
27. What Makes a Hero? (2012)
5 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
Director: Kirill Yeretsky | Star: Matthew Winkler
28. Canine Legends: A Dog Agility Story
Adventure | Pre-production
With his father's recent imprisonment, Marquito is suddenly forced to provide for his Brazilian immigrant family, as a talented but poor dog trainer.
29. Hellsaga (2017)
13 min | Short, Adventure, Drama
A young warrior seeks the wisdom of the gods.
Director: Viking Almquist | Stars: Viking Almquist, Alva Markelius, Paula Ternström, Ola Höök
30. Die Molekularbiologin (2015)
5 min | Short, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Anton, a tiny molecule among billions of others, dreams about a big divine eye watching all of them. When he tries to warn everybody about it, he is brutally being rejected from his ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Raboldt | Stars: Daniel Raboldt, Maik Evers, Axel Ricke
Votes: 6
31. Guru Muni Being & Becoming (2023)
60 min | Documentary
The documentary film depicts the life of Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, the current head of Narayana Gurukula, in Kerala. It follows his life, from his initial desire to become a Sanyasin from an early age to becoming a Guru.
Director: Saleena Sadasivan
32. Operation Strikesite (2019)
43 min | Short, Action, Comedy
When powerful U.S. warheads fall into the hands of a mysterious organization led by rogue spies, the CIA director dispatches a pair of agents to prevent the impending global crisis. ... See full summary »
Director: Ethan Choi | Stars: Marcos Acero, Emma Andrews, Zachary Blue, Evan Bourke
33. Starshear Rim (2020 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi, Western
When farmer Virgil Stockwell's private little world is disrupted by a transient swindler and the whirlwind of crime that follows him, the Stockwell family realizes their dream of building a... See full summary »
Stars: Charlie Labitska, Clayton J. Hester, Jonathan Reynolds, Gabrielle Freitas