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51. Ico, the Brave Horse (1983)
85 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Ico is a wild foal who lives in a large meadow with his mother and other forest animals.
Director: Manuel García Ferré | Stars: Susana Klein, María Marchi, Pelusa Suero, Enrique Conlazo
Votes: 337
52. The Mongols (1973)
92 min | Adventure, Drama, History
A director of a television series on the history of cinema, who has been grappling with the screenplay of his first feature film, receives an assignment to oversee the installation of a ... See full summary »
Director: Parviz Kimiavi | Stars: Fahimeh Rastkar, Parviz Kimiavi, Agha Seyed ali Mirza Sajadi, Ali Mirza
Votes: 220
53. Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (2003 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A remake of 'Sonic Adventure' for the Nintendo Gamecube.
Directors: Takashi Iizuka, Manabu Kusunoki, Akinori Nishiyama | Stars: Jun'ichi Kanemaru, Nobutoshi Canna, Kazuki Hayashi, Taeko Kawata
Votes: 93
54. The True Story of Alexander the Great (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 150 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Alexander the Great conquered Greece, Turkey, most of Asia (present Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of others) and Egypt in Africa, before age 32. Even now, his innovations in battle continue to be studied.
Director: Jim Lindsay | Stars: Peter Woodward, Rafael Ferrer, Michael Cardelle, Frantz Widmaier
Votes: 120
55. Niok (1957)
G | 29 min | Short, Adventure, Family
In the Cambodia area of Indo-China (when it was filmed) a young native boy 'adopts' a baby elephant and raises it as a pet. His father later sells it to a Chinese merchant. The boy ... See full summary »
Director: Edmond Séchan | Star: John Dehner
Votes: 15
56. Sentinels of Silence (1971)
G | 18 min | Documentary, Short
An 18-minute helicopter-based aerial visit across the archaeological ruins in Mexico.
Director: Robert Amram | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Orson Welles
Votes: 180
57. One Big Affair (1952)
Approved | 80 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Jean Harper, a Pomona school teacher on vacation, is taking a bus tour through Mexico. Bored, she misses the bus and soon finds herself looking at Jimmy Donovan...30 years old and six feet ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Godfrey | Stars: Evelyn Keyes, Dennis O'Keefe, Mary Anderson, Connie Gilchrist
Votes: 81
58. Héraclite l'obscur (1967)
20 min | Short, Biography
Director: Patrick Deval | Stars: Abdallah Chahed, René-Jean Chauffard, Charles Denner
Votes: 41
59. The Seven Sages of Antiquity (2010 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Seven Wisest Men of Ancient Greece did not include Socrates, Plato or Aristotle. However, even the Seven Sages would choose only One as the Wisest of All.
Director: Giorgos Petritsis | Stars: Robert MacLean, Iren Theotokatou, Telis Zotos
Votes: 11
60. The Sacred City (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, History
This British film was made about Canadian historian Dan Gibson, who has uncovered startling new archaeological evidence that Mecca was not the original Holy City of Islam.
Director: David Taylor | Stars: Dan Gibson, Matt Jamie, Ranj Nagra, Adel Shemari
Votes: 211
61. The Revenge of Shinobi (1989 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A traditional side-scrolling platform game where the player controls Joe Musashi and must defeat enemies from eight districts before the final confrontation with the head of Neo Zeed.
Votes: 212
62. Scribblenauts Unlimited (2012 Video Game)
E10+ | Adventure, Fantasy
Maxwell must collect starites by helping people around the world in order to save Lily from turning into stone
Director: Jeremiah Slaczka
Votes: 165
63. The Truth Behind: Atlantis (2011 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
Uncover fascinating new information about the "lost" underwater city of Atlantis, a legend that has long mystified scholars and explorers.
Director: Steve Baker | Stars: Harry Chase, Elsie Brown, Robert Carmichael, David Wilcock
Votes: 31
64. Laukaus Kyproksessa (1965)
92 min | Drama, Romance
A Finnish UN soldier falls in love with a beautiful Greek girl in Cyprus. Their love is mutual but cultural differences and misunderstandings complicate a romance that stretches across the language wall.
Director: Åke Lindman | Stars: Demetra Demetri, Monica Vasileiou, Åke Lindman, Jaakko Ahvonen
Votes: 57
65. Under the Grecian Sun: Crete (2016 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A romantic culinary travel journey with The Goddess and the Greek® on the Greek island of Crete. Hosted by award-winning on-camera personality, lifestyle journalist, author of 'Diary of A ... See full summary »
Directors: Cynthia Daddona, James Stathis | Stars: Cynthia Daddona, James Stathis
66. Villa Falconieri (1928)
94 min
Count Campana, an elegant young poet, acquires an estate near Rome, mainly because he loves Maria, the beautiful wife of the tenant farmer Mariano, and feels sorry for her, as she is ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Oswald | Stars: Maria Jacobini, Hans Stüwe, Eve Gray, Clifford McLaglen
68. Rural Sweden (1938)
Approved | 10 min | Documentary, Short
This travelogue of rural Sweden begins in the ancient walled town of Visby, located on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. It once held great importance as the gateway between east and... See full summary »
Star: James A. FitzPatrick
Votes: 76
70. European Rest Cure (1904)
Not Rated | 17 min | Comedy, Short
An American tourist has a terrible ordeal on his European vacation.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 236
72. The Forbidden Rite (1962 TV Movie)
Drama
A ballet set among ancient temple ruins.
Director: William Sterling | Stars: Victoria Biro, Laurence Bishop, Patrina Coates, Mary Duchesne
73. Highland Journey (1953)
23 min | Documentary, Short
Travelogue of the Scottish Highlands, including Edinburg and Glasgow, featuring stunning views and adventure holidays.
Director: Michael Orrom | Star: Duncan McIntyre
74. Ray Bradbury's the Martian Chronicles Adventure Game (1995 Video Game)
Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Myst clone based on Ray Bradbury's Sci-Fi novels. Find out what happened to the previous expedition to Mars that was trying to locate an alien artifact that could save Earth from nuclear war. Or watch interviews with the author.
Director: Andrew Davies
75. Team Xtreme: Operation Weather Disaster (1995 Video Game)
Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Team Xtreme must stop a mad weatherman, who has somehow gained control over weather. Ancient ruins might hold the answer to the origin of his power and how to stop him.
Director: Chris Todd | Stars: Mark Benford, Clifford Haby, David Rodriguez, Christopher Shea
76. Silk Worm (1988 Video Game)
Action
Silk Worm is a classic side scrolling shooter, developed by Tecmo.
Votes: 22
77.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
Extinction
(2003)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Archer, Reed and Sato are transformed into aliens while visiting a planet.
Director: LeVar Burton | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 1,685
78.
Jonny Quest (1964–1965)
Episode:
The Curse of Anubis
(1964)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A plot to frame Dr. Quest for the theft of a national Egyptian treasure awakens an ancient mummy to dog the steps of the true culprits.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Mike Road, Tim Matheson, John Stephenson, Danny Bravo
Votes: 191
79.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986–1988)
Episode:
The Devil's Foot
(1988)
TV-PG | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While convalescing in Cornwall, a depressive Holmes investigates the apparent death from apoplexy of a local woman and the unexplained sudden dementia of her two brothers.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Denis Quilley, Damien Thomas
Votes: 925
80.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The City on the Edge of Forever
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Joan Collins, DeForest Kelley
Votes: 6,592
81.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Impossible Planet
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
When the Doctor and Rose become stranded on a planet orbiting a black hole, they find a human expedition crew and their servants, the Ood, being terrorised by the Devil.
Director: James Strong | Stars: David Tennant, Billie Piper, Danny Webb, Shaun Parkes
Votes: 8,592
82.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
Episode:
Keeper of the Ancient Ruins
(1983)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Man-At-Arms and Professor Smallen get captured by ancient robots in the middle of desert ruins. Teela and He-Man must help them.
Director: Bill Reed | Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 107
83.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
Fire on the Mountain
(1984)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Decepticons invade an ancient temple, in Peru, to find the Crystal of Power. The Autobots must stop them before the Decepticons destroy the nearby village.
Director: John Walker | Stars: Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 174
84.
The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode:
If I Were a Witchman
(1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The Ghostbusters are called to a small New England village to exorcise a recently escaped ancient witch Kestrel. She seeks revenge on various town descendants, including the Spengler family... See full summary »
Director: Will Meugniot | Stars: Frank Welker, Dave Coulier, Buster Jones, Maurice LaMarche
Votes: 61
85.
Time Team (1994– )
Episode:
Isle of Man
(2007)
Not Rated | Documentary, History
The Time Team visit the Isle Of Man to excavate the last remaining keeill, or small Christian Chapel on the island. What they uncover is a cemetery that had been in use for over 1500 years.... See full summary »
Director: Michael Douglas | Stars: Tony Robinson, Mick Aston, Phil Harding, Helen Geake
Votes: 24
86.
Time Team (1994– )
Episode:
Alderton, Northamptonshire
(2001)
Not Rated | Documentary, History
A couple of years ago, local man Derek Batten was driving through the village of Alderton, near Northampton, when he was surprised to see a sign advertising a castle and moat for sale.
Director: Graham Dixon | Stars: Tony Robinson, Mick Aston, Robin Bush, Phil Harding
Votes: 25
87.
Sonic X (2003–2006)
Episode:
Knuckles! Clenched Fists of Anger
(2003)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After Hawk shows Knuckles the fifth Chaos Emerald, Eggman's E-91 kidnaps Hawk for ransom, but during the trade Rouge enters and Chaos Emerald keep away ensues until Knuckles defeats the robot.
Directors: Hajime Kamegaki, Toshihiko Masuda | Stars: Nobutoshi Canna, Rumi Ochiai, Taeko Kawata, Ken Yamaguchi
Votes: 67
88.
Blake et Mortimer (1997)
Episode:
Le piège diabolique
(1997)
Animation, Adventure, Crime
Mortimer inherits the castle of his former adversary Professor Miloch. Curious as ever, he tries the machine he finds there and instantly arrives - In the prehistoric era.
Directors: Yannick Barbaud, Stéphane Bernasconi | Stars: Yves Barsacq, Pierre Baton, Patrice Baudrier, Hervé Bellon
Votes: 25
89.
Fantastic Four (1967–1968)
Episode:
The Red Ghost
(1967)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Reed is competing with Dr. Kragoff in race to the moon for astronomical research. During the launch, Dr. Kragoff and his primate crew have developed some reverse energy powers. Dr. Kragoff ... See full summary »
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Paul Frees, Gerald Mohr, Jack DeLeon, Jo Ann Pflug
Votes: 37
90.
Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode:
Sinking Atlantis
(2008)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary, History, War
Scientists of various disciplines uncover what really happened to the Minoans on the Island of Crete and find strong evidence of a disaster that correlates with Atlantis's fabled demise.
Director: Harvey Lilley | Stars: Hendrik Bruins, Jan Driessen, Stuart Dunn, Alexander MacGillivray
Votes: 26
91.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Pandemic
(2008)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
With Craig's help, the boys start up a Peruvian pan flute band to make money. However, they are detained by Homeland Security and sent to Peru to end the "Pandemic." In the pan flute bands' absence, giant guinea pigs invade South Park.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, April Stewart
Votes: 2,761
92.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Pandemic 2: The Startling
(2008)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Craig and the boys are stranded in the Andes Mountains while giant guinea pigs wreak havoc all over the planet. Craig is the only person who can end the terror, but he doesn't care and won't do anything about it.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, April Stewart
Votes: 2,679
93.
Time Team (1994– )
Episode:
Blythburgh, Suffolk
(2009)
Not Rated | 47 min | Documentary, History
New owners of a house in Blythburgh explored their shed and found a cupboard full of human skulls. Are these remains part of what's lurking amongst the shrubs and trees: the ruins of a medieval priory that has lain hidden for years?
Director: Laurence Vulliamy | Stars: Tony Robinson, Mick Aston, Phil Harding, Helen Geake
Votes: 17
94.
Time Team (1994– )
Episode:
In Search of the Brigittine Abbey
(2004)
Not Rated | 49 min | Documentary, History
Time Team performs keyhole archaeology in a heavily developed area to locate the remains of an early, Anglo-Saxon monastery.
Stars: Stewart Ainsworth, Mick Aston, Robin Bush, Margaret Cox
95.
Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode:
The Glitch
(2009)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An air traffic computer system, based on theories from an eccentric college professor, is denounced by the scientist creating a financial crisis for its backers.
Director: Richard Holthouse | Stars: John Nettles, Jason Hughes, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard
Votes: 724
96.
Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (2021)
Episode:
The World Turned Upside Down
(2021)
TV-14 | 49 min | Documentary, Crime, History
In 1996, a French woman is found brutally murdered near her rural Irish home just before Christmas, leaving her tight-knit community in shock.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Sophie Toscan du Plantier, Eugene Gilligan, Barry Roche, Ian Bailey
Votes: 223
97.
Sahara with Michael Palin (2002– )
Episode:
Dire Straits
(2002)
60 min | Documentary
He travels Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, coastal Algeria, Morocco, then Gibraltar: In-Guezzam (border) and Hassi Messauoud (Oil town) in Algeria; Tobruk, Benghazi, and the ruins of Apollonia (... See full summary »
Directors: John-Paul Davidson, Roger Mills
Votes: 27
98.
Destination Truth (2007–2012)
Episode:
Haunted Lost City/Thunderbird
(2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Reality-TV
Josh and team investigate ghost sightings in an Incan village in Peru. Then the Team searches Manokotak, Alaska for a giant bird said to emit electricity from its wings.
Stars: Josh Gates, Bechara 'Bicha' Gholam, Jael De Pardo, Sharra Romany
Votes: 23
99.
Gino's Italian Family Adventure (2021– )
Episode:
Family in Sardinia
(2021)
30 min | Documentary
Gino and his family explore the hidden gems of Eastern Sardinia, lunching on a secluded beach before heading into the mountains.
Director: Ed St. Giles | Stars: Gino D'Acampo, Jessie D'Acampo, Luciano D'Acampo, Mia D'Acampo
Votes: 6
100.
The UnXplained (2019– )
Episode:
The Search for the Ark of the Covenant
(2021)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
Throughout history many have sought the lost Ark of the Covenant. According to the Old Testament. God himself instructed Moses to build the Ark--and it is believed that it held the power of... See full summary »
Stars: William Shatner, Stephen Andrew Missick, Barry Leff, Robert Mullins
Votes: 68