8 Best Adventure Comedies to Watch With the Whole Family on a Cold Night
These stories will remind that spending time together is the greatest adventure of all.
When it's cold outside and dark early, it's time to snuggle up on the couch with the whole family and enjoy a movie.
And an adventure comedy is the perfect companion for such an evening – this genre combines a gripping plot, sparkling humor, and positive emotions, making it accessible to viewers of all ages.
1. 'The Darjeeling Limited', 2007
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
One year after their father's death, three brothers meet on a train from Mumbai to Darjeeling. The pilgrimage was organized by their eldest brother, Francis, who had either attempted suicide or been in a motorcycle accident.
This event led him to enlightenment. So he confiscated the brothers' passports and plane tickets, insisting they join him on a spiritual journey.
Peter and Jack are clearly less than thrilled with the idea. One is contemplating breaking up with his pregnant girlfriend, and the other writes fiction about love affairs in Parisian hotels and refuses to wear shoes.
2. 'Around the World in 80 Days', 2004
IMDb Score: 5.9/10
The eccentric London inventor Phileas Fogg bets a wealthy lord that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days.
Accompanied by his footman, Passepartout, and a French artist named Monique, Fogg embarks on an extraordinary journey that takes him from England to France, Turkey, India, China, and America.
Over the course of 80 days, the adventurous trio will see the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Wall of China, and will meet Queen Victoria, a Turkish prince, and the world's finest kung fu masters.
3. 'The Lost City', 2022
IMDb Score: 6.1/10
Popular writer Loretta is experiencing writer's block and can't finish her latest novel because of the death of her husband, an archaeologist.
However, a promotional tour forces her out of her comfort zone when she poses with Alan, the model who graces the covers of her books, at another book presentation.
Immediately afterward, however, she is kidnapped by a mad billionaire who believes she will help him find the Lost City from her novels. Now, Alan must venture into the jungle to rescue the writer.
4. 'Jungle Cruise', 2021
IMDb Score: 6.5/10
During the height of World War I, the Spanish flu was ravaging Europe. Botanist Dr. Lily and her younger brother MacGregor set off for the South American jungle, planning to sail up the Amazon to find the mythical Tree of Life flower, said to cure all ailments.
On the river, they hire Frank, the captain of a small tourist boat. Driven by his own secret agenda, Frank agrees to guide the explorers through the river's many tributaries.
5. 'Sahara', 2005
IMDb Score: 6.1/10
Explorers Dirk and Al travel across Africa in search of a ship – according to legend, the lost Civil War ironclad contains hidden gold from the Confederate treasury.
Fate brings them together with Dr. Eva, who is hiding from a local warlord and trying to stop the spread of an unknown disease.
The team of travelers must now use all their wits and resourcefulness to complete the expedition and survive the hot sands of the Sahara.
6. 'Paddington', 2014
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Many years ago, a British explorer discovered an unusually intelligent breed of bear in Peru. He befriended a family of them and left his hat for their newborn cub.
The furry marmalade fan then arrived in London for a return visit. However, the English capital wasn't as welcoming as the scientist had described. The cub was nearly abandoned on the street until the Brown family came to the rescue.
They took the bear under their wing and named him Paddington after the train station where they had met. The unique little bear quickly became part of the family, but then a vicious taxidermist came hunting for him.
7. 'Hector and the Search for Happiness', 2014
IMDb Score: 6.9/10
Hector is a London psychiatrist stuck in a rut. While he helps his patients become happier, he himself has not experienced real joy in a long time, whether from career success or the care of his girlfriend, Clara.
His measured life is shattered when a fortune-telling patient asks him if he's truly happy. So, the psychiatrist packs his bags for a first-class trip – first to China, then to America, and finally to Africa.
8. 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', 2013
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Walter Mitty, a photo editor at Life magazine, had long since traded his dreams of travel for a steady salary and the measured life of an average American.
Everything changed when renowned travel photographer Sean sent the magazine a new set of negatives and recommended using the 25th frame for the cover. However, Walter discovered that there was no 25th frame in the package.
His boss demands that the photos be submitted for layout immediately, so Walter accepts fate's challenge and sets out to find Sean.
