Our team compiled the best treasure hunt movies and here is what they came up with
Treasure hunt movies have long been a popular genre in the film industry. These films typically involve a protagonist on a quest to uncover a valuable treasure or artifact, often using clues and solving puzzles along the way. The treasure itself can range from a literal pile of gold or precious gems, to something more abstract like a historical artifact or secret knowledge.
Here are the 17 best treasure hunt movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
An action-adventure movie that tells the story of Indiana Jones, an archaeologist who sets out to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can get their hands on it. The movie grossed over $389 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, its action-packed story and its iconic score by John Williams. Rated PG
2. National Treasure (2004)
An action-adventure movie that tells the story of a treasure hunter who sets out to find a hidden treasure by decoding clues on the back of the Declaration of Independence. The movie grossed over $347 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Nicholas Cage and Diane Kruger, its entertaining and well-crafted story and its suspenseful adventure. Rated PG
3. The Goonies (1985)
An adventure comedy movie that tells the story of a group of kids who set out to find a pirate’s treasure to save their homes from being demolished. The movie grossed over $61 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Sean Astin, Corey Feldman and Josh Brolin, its nostalgic and exciting story and its memorable scenes and quotes. Rated PG
4. Treasure Planet (2002)
An animated science fiction movie that tells the story of a young boy who sets out on a journey to find a legendary treasure planet and learns about true friendship and responsibility. The movie grossed over $109 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its imaginative story, spectacular visuals and its great voice cast which includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, Martin Short and others. Rated PG
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
An action-adventure movie that tells the story of a blacksmith who sets out to rescue his true love from a band of cursed pirates and their ghostly captain. The movie grossed over $654 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley, its swashbuckling action and its sense of humor. Rated PG-13
6. The Book of Eli (2010)
A post-apocalyptic action-adventure movie that tells the story of a lone warrior who is the only one with the knowledge to save humanity. The movie grossed over $157 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis, its story and its themes of spirituality, morality and the power of knowledge. Rated R
7. The Da Vinci Code (2006)
A mystery-thriller movie that tells the story of a symbologist who sets out to solve the murder of a museum curator and uncover a secret society’s conspiracy to protect a powerful secret. The movie grossed over $758 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou, its story, and its exploration of historical conspiracy. Rated PG-13
8. The Go-Between (1971)
A dramatic romance movie that tells the story of a young boy who becomes the “go-between” for a lord and a farmer’s daughter. The movie grossed over $2 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Julie Christie and Alan Bates, its exploration of love and its themes of class, and its strong period detail and emotion. Rated PG
9. The Secret of Kells (2009)
An animated fantasy movie that tells the story of a young boy in medieval Ireland who helps a master illuminator complete a legendary book and evade the Viking invaders. The movie grossed over $7.3 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its story, its animation and its exploration of Irish culture and mythology. Rated PG
10. The Good German (2006)
A crime-drama movie that tells the story of a American journalist who gets caught up in a web of murder and corruption in post-World War II Germany. The movie grossed over $4 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by George Clooney and Cate Blanchett, its story and its exploration of the aftermath of World War
11. The Secret of the Incas (1954)
An adventure movie that tells the story of an American explorer and archaeologist who sets out to find the legendary lost city of gold in the Peruvian Andes. The movie grossed over $1 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its story, its action and adventure, and its beautiful locations. Rated G
12. The Lost City of Z (2016)
An adventure movie that tells the story of British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest to find a lost city in the Amazon rainforest in the early 20th century. The movie grossed over $11 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson and Sienna Miller, its story and its exploration of exploration and discovery. Rated PG-13
13. The Rundown (2003)
An action-adventure comedy movie that tells the story of a bounty hunter who sets out to retrieve his boss’s son from the Amazon rainforest and gets caught up in a treasure hunt and a local revolution. The movie grossed over $80 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott and Christopher Walken, its action-packed story and its comedic elements. Rated PG-13
14. The Fourth Protocol (1987)
A spy thriller movie that tells the story of a British secret agent who sets out to stop a Russian plot to smuggle a nuclear device into the United Kingdom. The movie grossed over $20 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan, its story and its exploration of Cold War tensions and espionage. Rated R
15. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
A classic adventure movie that tells the story of three American prospectors who set out to find gold in the Mexican Sierra Madre and face greed and betrayal. The movie grossed over $5 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt, its story and its exploration of the darker side of human nature. Rated Not Rated
16. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004)
An action-adventure comedy movie that tells the story of a librarian who sets out to find a legendary artifact to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. The movie grossed over $42 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its performances, particularly by Noah Wyle and Bob Newhart, its story and its blend of action, adventure and comedy. Rated Not Rated
17. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
An animated adventure movie that tells the story of a young reporter who sets out to find a sunken ship and uncovers a conspiracy involving treasure, secret societies and murder. The movie grossed over $373 million worldwide and it was appreciated for its animation, its story and its action-packed adventure. Rated PG