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1. Dune: Part Two (2024)

PG-13 | 166 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.

Director: Denis Villeneuve | Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem

Votes: 378,902

2. The Northman (2022)

R | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.

Director: Robert Eggers | Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke

Votes: 253,707 | Gross: $34.23M

3. Gods of Egypt (2016)

PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus in an alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict.

Director: Alex Proyas | Stars: Brenton Thwaites, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gerard Butler, Chadwick Boseman

Votes: 125,925 | Gross: $31.15M

4. Black Panther (2018)

PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past.

Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira

Votes: 837,769 | Gross: $700.06M

5. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, Thor must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful and ruthless villain Hela.

Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo

Votes: 816,251 | Gross: $315.06M

6. Thor (2011)

PG-13 | 115 min | Action, Fantasy

The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.

Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston

Votes: 900,325 | Gross: $181.03M

7. The Mummy (2017)

PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

An ancient Egyptian princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Director: Alex Kurtzman | Stars: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe

Votes: 206,274 | Gross: $80.10M

8. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not.

Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou

Votes: 232,597 | Gross: $39.18M

9. Justice League (2017)

PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller

Votes: 478,687 | Gross: $229.02M

10. Hercules (I) (2014)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, John Hurt, Ian McShane, Joseph Fiennes

Votes: 164,397 | Gross: $72.69M

11. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)

PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Drama, History

Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.

Director: Justin Chadwick | Stars: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess

Votes: 119,983 | Gross: $26.81M

12. Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

PG | 130 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis

Votes: 214,299 | Gross: $234.91M

13. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Ha-jin travels 1000 years back in time and lands in the era of Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl named Hae-soo. She, now trapped in another person's body, becomes involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders to the throne.

Stars: Lee Joon-gi, IU, Kang Ha-neul, Nam Joo-hyuk

Votes: 11,552

14. Iron Mask (2019)

PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Early 1700: Cartographer Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng) from Forbidden Empire (2014) is back to map the Russian Far East. He's forced on to China, where he confronts the Dragon Master et al. The iron masked Russian Czar escapes the Tower of London to a Russian ship.

Director: Oleg Stepchenko | Stars: Jason Flemyng, Xingtong Yao, Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger

Votes: 8,475

15. Queen Christina (1933)

Approved | 99 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

Queen Christina of Sweden is a popular monarch who is loyal to her country. However, when she falls in love with a Spanish envoy, she must choose between the throne and the man she loves.

Director: Rouben Mamoulian | Stars: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Ian Keith, Lewis Stone

Votes: 8,615 | Gross: $0.77M

16. Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016)

Action, Drama, History

Story of the the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and ambition, success and fall of several real and fictional characters.

Stars: Kim Hyun-bin, Yoo Ah-in, Byun Yo-han, Kim Myung-min

Votes: 1,202

17. Prince Valiant (1997)

PG-13 | 91 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

The evil sorceress Morgan le Fey teams up with the Viking Sligon to should steal Arthur's sword Excalibur. The young boy Valiant, who masquerades as Sir Gawain to be near the princess Ilene, has to save the kingdom.

Director: Anthony Hickox | Stars: Stephen Moyer, Katherine Heigl, Thomas Kretschmann, Edward Fox

Votes: 2,400

18. The Scarlet Empress (1934)

Passed | 104 min | Drama, History, Romance

A German noblewoman enters into a loveless marriage with the dim-witted, unstable heir to the Russian throne, then plots to oust him from power.

Director: Josef von Sternberg | Stars: Marlene Dietrich, John Lodge, Sam Jaffe, Louise Dresser

Votes: 7,237

19. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)

Passed | 102 min | Drama, Family

An American boy turns out to be the long-lost heir of a British fortune. He is sent to live with the cold and unsentimental lord who oversees the trust.

Director: John Cromwell | Stars: Freddie Bartholomew, Dolores Costello, C. Aubrey Smith, Guy Kibbee

Votes: 2,520

20. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015 Video)

PG-13 | 72 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When Atlantian troops assault Metropolis as revenge for the death of their king, the Queen seeks help from the Justice League to find her son who has gone missing during the madness.

Director: Ethan Spaulding | Stars: Sean Astin, Rosario Dawson, Nathan Fillion, Christopher Gorham

Votes: 25,091

21. The Mikado (1939)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Musical

The son of the Mikado of Japan, a wandering minstrel, falls for a girl who is engaged to her guardian.

Director: Victor Schertzinger | Stars: Kenny Baker, John Barclay, Martyn Green, Sydney Granville

Votes: 826

22. Pursuit to Algiers (1945)

Approved | 65 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery

Holmes is recruited to escort the heir to a European throne safely back to his homeland after his father's assassination.

Director: Roy William Neill | Stars: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Riordan, Rosalind Ivan

Votes: 4,091

23. Novoland: Eagle Flag (2019)

Action, Adventure, Drama

Lv Gui Chen is the heir of the nomadic Qingyang tribe, and is sent to the Eastern Land as hostage. He meets Ji Ye, an unfavoured illegitimate son who is training to become a warrior, and Yu... See full summary »

Stars: Mingxuan Li, Haoran Liu, Zuer Song, Ruoxuan Chen

Votes: 116

24. King Geunchogo (2010–2011)

Biography, Drama, History

The story of King Geunchogo, the warlike king of Baekje, under whose reign the kingdom flourished with military conquests through which he controlled most of the Korean peninsula.

Stars: Kam Woo-seong, Kim Ji-Soo, Lee Jong-won, Lee Ji-hoon

Votes: 99

25. Samson and the 7 Miracles of the World (1961)

80 min | Adventure, Drama

Sam must rescue a beautiful Chinese princess from a marauding horde of warriors.

Director: Riccardo Freda | Stars: Gordon Scott, Yôko Tani, Dante DiPaolo, Gabriele Antonini

Votes: 314

26. Shaolin Prince (1982)

R | 100 min | Action, Comedy

As the names of Chang Cheh and Liu Chia-liang became legendary, all-too-often the name of their equally valued collaborator, Tang Chia, is omitted. That may be,because, unlike the previous ... See full summary »

Director: Chia Tang | Stars: Lung Ti, Tung-Shing Yee, Jason Piao Pai, Feng Ku

Votes: 435

27. The King's Dream (2012–2013)

Drama, History

Story of king Muyeol, who led the unification of three ancient Korean kingdoms.

Stars: Choi Su-jong, Kim Yu-suk, Lee Young-ah, Jung Dong-hwan

Votes: 107

28. The Winter's Tale (1999 TV Movie)

170 min | Comedy, Drama

William Shakespeare's play as performed by the Barbican Theater in 1999.

Directors: Gregory Doran, Robin Lough | Stars: Steven Atholl, Ken Bones, Christopher Brand, Emily Bruni

Votes: 61

29. Thor and the Amazon Women (1963)

84 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

A race of Amazon warriors is enslaving the men of a country, and the mighty Thor is called upon to help them regain their freedom.

Director: Antonio Leonviola | Stars: Susy Andersen, Joe Robinson, Harry Baird, Janine Hendy

Votes: 214

30. Maciste in King Solomon's Mines (1964)

92 min | Action

Maciste is captured and forced to work as a slave in an African mine.

Director: Piero Regnoli | Stars: Reg Park, Wandisa Guida, Bruno Piergentili, Eleonora Bianchi

Votes: 187

31. Beauty's Rival in Palace: mei ren xin ji (2010)

Drama, Romance

Story of how the smart concubine, future Chinese empress Dou, and other women influenced the power struggle and reign of men.

Stars: Ruby Lin, Sammul Chan, Mi Yang, Likun Wang

Votes: 63

32. Valley of the Lions (1961)

94 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The evil dictator Ajak sends his armies to attack a neighboring kingdom, and during the battle, the besieged King Annurius orders one of his subjects to take his son Ursus to a place of ... See full summary »

Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia | Stars: Ed Fury, Moira Orfei, Alberto Lupo, Giacomo Furia

Votes: 216

33. Les mystères de Paris (1980– )

52 min | Drama, Crime

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Stars: Sigmar Solbach, Christine Deschaumes, Jacques Seiler, Noëlle Leiris

Votes: 28

34. The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
Episode: A Toy for the Infanta (1956)

TV-G | 25 min | Adventure, Family

In 1833, the death of the King creates a struggle for the throne of Spain. The Count of Monte Cristo supports the claim of the King's widow who seeks to reign as regent for her young daughter, the Infanta.

Director: Charles Bennett | Stars: George Dolenz, Nick Cravat, Robert Cawdron, Margaret Whiting

Votes: 9

35. The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
Episode: Mecklenburg (1956)

Adventure, Family

The heir to the French throne runs into trouble when he pays a secret visit to Mecklenburg. He wants to see there the princess he loves but she's been promised to another suitor and the French heir winds up in prison.

Director: Charles Bennett | Stars: George Dolenz, Nick Cravat, Robert Cawdron, Raymond Huntley

Votes: 6

36. Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers (1956–1957)
Episode: The Pawn (1956)

30 min | Adventure

Rhodes and Stone are sent to rescue the rightful heir to the throne of an Indian state without force, knowing to do so would lead to a colonial war.

Director: Robert G. Walker | Stars: Philip Carey, Warren Stevens, Edward Ashley, Jan Arvan

37. House of the Dragon (2022– )
Episode: The Heirs of the Dragon (2022)

TV-MA | 66 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Rhys Ifans

Votes: 71,578

38. Reign (2013–2017)
Episode: Blood in the Water (2017)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama

Mary has a difficult childbirth that leaves both her and her child's life in danger. Elizabeth learns that the death of someone close to her was caused by someone in her inner circle.

Director: Charles Binamé | Stars: Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Rachel Skarsten, Celina Sinden

Votes: 203