Movies like Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)

Sahara (1983)

Intent on winning a competition in place of her distinguished late father, beautiful young heiress Dale takes on the guise of a man and competes in his spot, embarking on a car race that crosses the unforgiving Sahara desert.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

The Black Pirate (1926)

A nobleman vows to avenge the death of his father by the hands of pirates. To this end, he infiltrates the pirate band; Acting in character, he single-handedly captures a merchant vessel, but things are complicated when he finds that there is a beautiful young woman of royal blood aboard.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

The African Queen (1952)

At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & romance

Ben-Hur (1959)

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & adventure

Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

Out of Africa (1985)

Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance & drama

True Spirit (2023)

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

The Immortal Story (1968)

An aged, wealthy trader plots with his servant to recreate a maritime tall tale, using a local woman and an unknown sailor as actors.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance

David and Bathsheba (1951)

King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance

The Black Swan (1942)

When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & romance

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

I Still Believe (2020)

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance

The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020)

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe to deliver what we want.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance

Abraham (1993)

Rather than choosing a great leader or king, God chooses Abraham, an elderly shepherd from Mesopotamia, as the way to establish his Covenant with mankind... A man of great faith, Abraham continues to believe in God even when He seems to have abandoned him.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022)

Clare and Aidan make a pact to break up before college — no regrets, no broken hearts. But will one epic goodbye date offer them a last chance at love?

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance & drama

Jacob (1994)

Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & drama

Pride and Prejudice (1940)

In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance

Shanghai Express (1932)

A beautiful temptress re-kindles an old romance while trying to escape her past during a tension-packed train journey.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & romance

Men of War (1994)

Nick Gunar is a burnt-out, jaded and hard-up former mercenary who is having a difficult time adjusting to civilian life. At the end of his rope, he is hired by the Nitro Mine Corporation to strong-arm the natives of a South China Sea island into giving up their rights to its valuable mineral resources. Nick loathes the thought of another mission, but this seemingly easy job will earn him enough money to get back with his estranged family. He recruits some of his former mercenary buddies to help him with the job. The island people refuse to give up their land and Nick decides to help them fight the greedy corporation that hired him. As greed and treachery begin to unravel, Nick's band of mercenaries choose sides.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama

Fast Company (1979)

After his sponsor replaces him with his archrival, a race-car driver decides to steal the car and race it himself.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & action

Flesh and the Devil (1926)

When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & romance

Jugandose la vida (1984)

"Los Mongoles del Terror", as they call themselves, are a gang of motorcyclists, who are dedicated to robbery on the highways, causing terror and misfortune.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

The Saga of Gösta Berling (1924)

Gösta Berling is a young and attractive minister. Because of his alcoholism and his daring sermons, he is eventually defrocked. He becomes tutor of countess Marta's stepdaughter and they fall in love. But the countess has a plan of her own.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & romance

Midnight (TBA)

An egotistical young man must face consequences after his dark past makes a resurgence.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama

Todos eran valientes (1983)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

Downsizing (2017)

A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Raazi (2018)

An Indian spy is married to a Pakistani military officer during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Besondere Schwere der Schuld (2014)

Joseph Komalschek was sentenced to 30 years in prison for cruelly murdering a young mother and her newborn baby. He never confessed his crimes and the bodies could not be found. After being released from prison, he returns to his hometown. People there treat him with distrust and disdain.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama