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The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988)
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: New Zealand, Australia
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
In the 14th century a village seeking escape from the Black Death are guided by a boy's vision to tunnel into an abandoned mine and emerge into 20th century New Zealand.
Style:
emotional, harsh, exciting, cult classic, atmospheric, stylized, action adventure, serious, independent film, clever ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, pre-teens
Plot:
medieval, time travel, tunnel, boy, heroic mission, rescue, supernatural ability, follow your dream, danger, fish out of water, young heroes, life is a bitch, rivalry, infection, black death, bubonic plague, time loop, death, plague, moon, journey, mining, children, ancient rome, time machine ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, future, 14th century, 20th century, 80s
Place:
england, europe, new zealand
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Most similar movies to The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out exciting, serious, stylized and cult classic films with plots about heroes, danger, medieval, escapades, imaginary, sword and sorcery and rivalry mostly in Adventure, Fantasy and Action genres. Some movies like The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey: Jabberwocky (1977), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013), Flight of the Navigator (1986), Black Plague (2002), Crusade in Jeans (2006). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Germany, Canada, France
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Granger, an ex-Special Forces soldier gets thrown back to medieval times to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Venturing through the now war torn Kingdom of Ehb, he teams up with an unlikely band of allies with the goal of slaying the leader of the ...
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exciting, serious, epic, psychotronic, captivating ...
Audience:
teens
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medieval, prophecy, dragon, time travel, imaginary, heroes, danger, good versus evil, master warrior, heroic mission, fight, sword fight ...
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour: After the death of his father the young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. ...
Style:
humorous, cult classic, sexy, talky, exciting ...
Audience:
family friendly, teens
Plot:
monster, satire, sword and sorcery, monty python, heroic mission, imaginary kingdom, knight, lone hero, alice in wonderland, curses spells and rituals, goofy hero, good versus evil ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 17th century
Place:
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Similarity:
100%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once ...
Style:
fairy tale, epic fantasy, exciting, fantasy adventure, enigmatic ...
Audience:
pre-teens, kids, teens, girls' night, family friendly ...
Plot:
giant, magic, imaginary kingdom, heroic mission, save the princess, youth, mythology, good versus evil, throne, princess, sword and sorcery, heroes ...
Time:
middle ages, year 2013, 2010s, 18th century
Place:
seattle, london, england, tower bridge london
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
This 1986 Disney adventure tells the story of 12-year-old David who lives with his family in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. When he awakens from being accidentally knocked out in the forest near his home, he finds that eight years have passed. His family is ...
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time travel, ufo, flying saucer, benign alien, space and aliens, nasa, outer space, space travel, robot, alien, alien abduction, childhood ...
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Place:
florida, miami, miami beach, tokyo, japan ...
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Paranoia sets in as the Black Death strikes European villagers in the 14th century.
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Plot:
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Time:
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france, england
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Country: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
Dolf a 15 year old boy is sent back in time by a timemachine. Accidentally he is sent back to the Middle Ages. He is rescued by children who are part of a childrens' crusade, on their way to rescue Jeruzalem. During the trip Dolf finds out the ...
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exciting, suspenseful, epic, serious, stylized
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family outing
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time travel, youth, young heroes, heroes, heroic mission, young lovers, danger, rivalry, rescue, escapades, crusader, teenager ...
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Place:
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, War
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
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Style:
suspenseful, exciting, period piece, captivating, sincere ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
time travel, knight, time machine, archaeology, medieval, changing the past or future, danger, siege, twists and turns, parallel universe, time, sword and shield ...
Time:
medieval times, future, year 2003, middle ages, 14th century ...
Place:
europe, france
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Germany, UK, USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Due to a curse from his former master Profion, Damodar survived his death by Ridley Freeborn as an undead entity in pursuit of an evil artifact for some hundred years, so that he might be capable of unleashing unstoppable destruction on Izmir and ...
Style:
exciting, serious, stylized, fantasy adventure, captivating ...
Audience:
family outing, teens
Plot:
dragon, curse, medieval, sword and sorcery, sorcery, heroic mission, supernatural, heroes, good versus evil, save the world, imaginary kingdom, race against time ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times
Similarity:
22%
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
In 5th Century Britian, a young Merlin struggles for his place in his known land under the tutelage of The Mage, a local wizard whom sees the young man's potential for magic, as well as face off against his evil former friend, Vendiger, whom ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, entertaining, suspense, mockbuster ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
dragon, magic, battles, legends and myths, danger, escapades, imaginary, rivalry, supernatural, heroes, medieval, sword and sorcery ...
Time:
middle ages
Place:
england, europe
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK, France, Argentina, USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
In the year 2025, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed. It is up to MacLeod and Rameriz to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Ziest (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the ...
Style:
saga, futuristic, cult classic, apocalyptic, suspense ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
cyberpunk, immortal, sword and sorcery, immortality, female warrior, time travel, alien, future war, sword fight, heroes, sorcery, fictional war ...
Time:
future, near future, 90s, year 1999, 2020s ...
Place:
scotland, new york, usa, europe
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, UK, Japan
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Strings is a mythological story about the son of a king, Hal Tara, who sets out on a journey to avenge the death of his father. To his surprise he discovers the truth of his own people - and where he least expects it - he finds true love.
Style:
atmospheric, semi serious, captivating, exciting, avant garde ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens, family outing
Plot:
puppet, medieval, fall in love, rivalry, heroes, vengeance, good versus evil, heroic mission, imaginary, danger, escapades, emperor ...
Time:
middle ages
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Orphaned as a baby when his parents were killed in a vicious orc attack, Kendrick of Elwood was raised by his elder brother, Darius. Now, after years of absence, a new danger emerges, more lethal than the threat of orcs or men. Reports of dragon ...
Style:
computer animated, exciting, serious, tense, suspense ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
mythical creature, dragon, medieval, heroic mission, destiny, battles, heroes, supernatural, race against time, daring rescue, master warrior, rivalry ...
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21%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, Lithuania
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
The world is falling into chaos. As he roams a crumbling city, Duncan MacLeod, the Highlander, remembers happier times before the love of his life left... Hopeless and alone, MacLeod finds his way to a band of immortal companions, including his ...
Style:
atmospheric, stylized, suspenseful, serious, action adventure ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
immortal, mind control, good versus evil, race against time, tragic hero, supernatural, revenge, murder, danger, heroes, sword and sorcery, heroic mission ...
Time:
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Place:
rome italy, paris france, california, eastern europe
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21%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
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Style:
exciting, semi serious, humorous, stylized, independent film ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
knight, good versus evil, sword and sorcery, heroic mission, youth, heroes, sorcery, adventurer, escapades, rescue, legends and myths, rivalry ...
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
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Style:
exciting, stylized, light, fantasy adventure, sentimental ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, teens, pre-teens
Plot:
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Time:
middle ages
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Canada, Germany, Pakistan
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
Hazen Kaine, an American contract killer living in Sofia, Bulgaria, gets more than he bargains for when he enters into a contract with the mob. One last job before he gets out and starts a new life for himself. The targets: the three children of ...
Style:
serious, exciting, captivating, tense, gaming ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
time travel, dragon, medieval, sword and sorcery, sent to the past, hitman, save the kingdom, imaginary, escapades, survival, heroes, save the day ...
Time:
middle ages
Similarity:
21%
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, UK, Australia, India, Canada
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save ...
Style:
fairy tale, visually appealing, stylized, exciting, serious ...
Audience:
kids, teens, family outing, chick flick, adult
Plot:
magic, childhood, fantasy world, pirate, pirate ship, good versus evil, young heroes, mischievous children, child hero, heroes, youth, treasure hunt ...
Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Germany, UK, Romania
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
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Style:
serious, exciting, stylized, captivating, fairy tale
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, pre-teens
Plot:
teachers and students, legends and myths, supernatural, danger, rivalry, wizards and magicians, supernatural ability, raven, good versus evil, buddies, apprentice, friendship ...
Time:
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Place:
europe
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Bulgaria, USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
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Style:
serious, suspenseful, rough, stylized, exciting ...
Plot:
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Time:
year 2009
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A 14th century Crusader returns with his comrade to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. The Church commands the two knights to transport a witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence.
Style:
dark fantasy, gothic, dark, stylized, gothic horror ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
witch, knight, supernatural, sword and sorcery, medieval, legends and myths, witchcraft, good versus evil, inquisition, monk, possessed girl, demon ...
Time:
middle ages, 14th century, medieval times, year 2011, year 2000 ...
Place:
seattle, europe
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
The Wildest Chase Of The Century! London 1893 is home to a killer with a macabre nickname... and also to a visionary genius who would write The Time Machine. But what if H.G. Wells' invention wasn't fiction? And what if Jack the Ripper ...
Style:
suspenseful, retro, psychotronic, cult classic, mysterious ...
Plot:
time travel, time machine, serial killer, time loop, jack the ripper, culture clash, murder, altering history, bank, writers, elevator, alternate history ...
Time:
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Place:
san francisco, london, california, usa, europe
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
The ultimate showdown on a forbidden planet.
Style:
exciting, rough, stylized, bleak, serious ...
Audience:
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Plot:
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Time:
future
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
The sorcerer and his apprentice Galen are on a mission to kill an evil dragon in order to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed in accordance to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom. A fantasy film from ...
Style:
dark fantasy, cult classic, atmospheric, suspenseful, serious ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
dragon, sword and sorcery, medieval, magic, knight, sorcery, rescue, good versus evil, lone hero, apprentice, supernatural, daring rescue ...
Time:
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19%
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
Fearful of a prophecy stating that a girl child will be born to bring about her downfall, the evil Queen Bavmorda imprisons all pregnant women within the formidable stronghold of Nockmaar. A child, Elora Danan, is born in the Nockmaar dungeons and ...
Style:
fairy tale, epic, scenic, cult classic, visually stunning ...
Audience:
family outing, teens, family friendly, pre-teens, kids ...
Plot:
sword and sorcery, prophecy, good versus evil, imaginary kingdom, magic, baby, black magic, wizard, destiny, mother daughter relationship, castle, heroic mission ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 20th century, future, 1900s ...
Similarity:
19%
134K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, Hungary, USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Style:
fairy tale, mythical, exciting, serious, epic ...
Audience:
teens, kids, family outing, teen fantasy, girls' night ...
Plot:
dragon, chosen one, heroic mission, imaginary kingdom, supernatural ability, imaginary, sword and sorcery, young heroes, fantasy world, good versus evil, legends and myths, danger ...
Time:
year 2006, 20th century
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
Before he died, Dar's father gave a mysterious amulet to Tal, Dar's younger brother who is now king. Dar, while wandering with his animal companions, chances to meet and rescue a family who seek the help of King Tal against Lord Agon, a ...
Style:
cult classic, independent film, serious, exciting, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
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Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, France
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
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Style:
fantasy adventure, psychotronic, cult classic, independent film, semi serious ...
Plot:
time travel, sword and sorcery, barbarian, beast, sword, time portal, monster, villain, sword fight, warrior, gunfight, bird attack ...
Time:
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Place:
los angeles, usa, new york, california
Similarity:
19%
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
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Style:
cult classic, dark fantasy, futuristic, light, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, kids
Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Czech Republic, Canada
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
The classic role-playing game comes to life in this magical adventure. The empire of Izmer is a divided land: Elite magicians called Mages rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina (Thora Birch) vows to bring equality and ...
Style:
exciting, fantasy adventure, serious, suspenseful, epic fantasy ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, teens
Plot:
sword and sorcery, good versus evil, dragon, wizards and magicians, magic, spell, fantasy world, dungeon, empress, supernatural ability, sorcery, dungeons and dragons ...
Time:
middle ages, y2k, year 2000, medieval times
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: Australia
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.
Style:
road movie, cult classic, saga, action adventure, cyber ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
post apocalypse, dystopia, lone hero, end of the world, post apocalyptic, desert, mad max, camel, car chase, group of children, australian outback, wasteland ...
Time:
future, 20th century, 80s
Place:
australia, south australia, oceania, sydney australia
Similarity:
19%
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