8 Thrilling Movies And Series That Take You On Grand Adventures!
If you like your adventure with a side of nail-biting drama, then our recommendations of swashbuckling movies and series are certain to get your heart racing with excitement!
By POOJA NAIK
MOVIES GALORE
The Croods: A New Age
Family/Adventure | 1h 35m
In this sequel to The Croods, caveman Grug (voiced by Nicolas Cage) and his family are still searching for a new home in the prehistoric world. They stumble upon a lush paradise, but there’s a catch—it’s already occupied by the cleverly-named Betterman family, who appear to have a more advanced and evolved lifestyle than the Croods. As tensions between the two families rise, a new threat puts both their futures at risk. Can they put aside their differences and fight together to survive? There’s only one way to find out!
Watch on: Netflix
Pathaan
Action/Adventure/Thriller | 2h 26m
Shah Rukh Khan stars as the eponymous Indian RAW agent who uncovers a massive attack being planned against India by a group of mercenaries led by the notorious Jim (John Abraham). With time running out, Pathaan teams up with agent Rubai (Deepika Padukone) to stop the offensive. Filled with thrilling twists and turns, stylish characters, scenic locales, and a hit soundtrack, this is an adrenaline-fuelled ride you don’t want to miss!
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video
Bullet Train
Action/Comedy | 2h 6m
Brad Pitt and Aaron-Taylor Johnson star as criminals on a Kyoto-bound bullet train in search of an unassuming briefcase in the luggage section. Things get out of hand as several characters are introduced to the mix— each with their own agenda. It all reaches a crescendo when they approach their final stop to meet a Yakuza (Japanese mafia) chief, The White Death. This high-speed bloodbath will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout its journey!
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video
Free Solo
Documentary/Sport | 1h 40m
In 2017, renowned rock climber Alex Honnold embarks on a free solo climb to reach the 3,000-foot summit of the unconquered El Capitan cliff in USA’s Yosemite National Park. This Academy Award-winning documentary chronicles Honnold’s intense physical and mental training regimen and successful ascent to the top. A story of determination, passion, and the psyche of an athlete who’s pushing his own limits to achieve glory.
Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar
AN OTT EXTRAVAGANZA
The Fearless Chef
Action/Documentary | 1 Season
Head on a wild culinary adventure with Kenyaborn Indian chef Kiran Jethwa to discover the craziest foods on the planet! From Africa and Asia to Latin America, Jethwa braves the toughest terrains and the most dangerous situations to cook some truly unique dishes. Watch as he spear fishes for dogtooth tuna in the shark-infested waters of Mozambique and joins honey hunters in the Nepalese Himalayas—all in search of a delectable meal!
Watch on: Natgeotv.com
The Family Man
Spy Fiction | 2 Seasons
On the face of it, Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) is an ordinary man. But there’s more to him than meets the eye. He’s actually an agent in the top-secret special cell of the National Intelligence Agency! This thrilling action-drama series takes you on a wild ride with this middle-class hero, as he juggles his high-pressure job and family life. From fighting terrorists to picking up his kids from school, this one’s got gasps and chuckles in equal measure.
Watch on: Amazon Prime Video
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
Adventure/Documentary | 1 Season
This National Geographic docu-series is proof that Chris Hemsworth is a superhero on and off the screen! The Australian actor is on a mission to unlock the secret to eternal youth and superhuman abilities by pushing the barriers of fear, science, and mortality. Watch as he stretches his limits to discover how we can all fight disease, perform better, and even reverse the ageing process through physical feats like climbing skyscrapers and diving in ice.
Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar
House of the Dragon
Drama | 1 Season
An empire at its zenith, firebreathing dragons, gasp-worthy plot twists—this fantasy series has all this and more. The show serves as a prequel to the cult favourite HBO series Game of Thrones, which saw the Targaryen Dynasty rule their empire with the help of dragons. Based on George RR Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, it showcases how peace is shattered when King Viserys I names his daughter Rhaenyra as his heir, breaking a century of tradition. With the arrival of a son, a rift forms, and the realm is thrown into chaos. Watch to know how this amazing story unfolds.
Watch on: Hbo.com
