10 Movies & Shows Like The Rundown

Description: A mix of action, comedy, and romance set in exotic locations, with a treasure hunt driving the plot and charismatic leads navigating dangerous situations.

Fact: The film was initially considered a risky project but became a surprise hit, launching a wave of similar adventure movies. Many scenes were improvised due to the chaotic filming conditions in Mexico.

Description: Youthful adventure story featuring a group of friends on a dangerous quest for pirate treasure, filled with booby traps and close calls.

Fact: The underground pirate ship set was one of the largest ever built at Warner Bros. at the time. Many of the child actors didn't see the completed sets until filming to preserve their genuine reactions.

Description: Safari adventure featuring dangerous wildlife, ancient treasures, and a race against ruthless competitors in exotic locations.

Fact: The film's animal scenes used trained predators rather than CGI, creating genuine tension. It was one of the last major adventure films shot entirely on location in Africa before CGI became prevalent.

Description: Classic adventure film combining historical mystery, daring action sequences, and witty banter, centered around the search for a legendary artifact.

Fact: The tank chase scene took over a month to film and used a real, modified excavator as the tank. This was the first Indiana Jones film to feature Sean Connery as Indy's father.

Description: A high-energy adventure film blending action, humor, and supernatural elements, featuring a quest for ancient artifacts and thrilling set pieces.

Fact: The film's climax features one of the earliest uses of fully CGI characters in a major motion picture. It was shot in multiple locations including Morocco and the UK.

Description: Fast-paced treasure hunt adventure combining historical clues, action sequences, and a race against time to find legendary artifacts.

Fact: Many of the historical elements in the film are based on real conspiracy theories about American history. The Declaration of Independence heist scene required special permission from the National Archives.

Description: Lighthearted adventure mixing action and comedy as an unlikely hero protects ancient artifacts from falling into the wrong hands.

Fact: Originally made as a TV movie, its success spawned two sequels and a TV series. The production used real locations from the Metropolitan Library system for authenticity.

Description: Modern adventure comedy featuring jungle exploration, hidden treasures, and comedic action sequences with a fish-out-of-water protagonist.

Fact: Sandra Bullock performed many of her own stunts despite being afraid of heights. The film's jungle scenes were shot in the Dominican Republic.

Description: Action-adventure centered around a skilled protagonist exploring ancient ruins and solving puzzles while facing physical challenges and dangerous opponents.

Fact: Alicia Vikander underwent intense physical training to perform many of her own stunts. The film's production designed a real, functional version of Lara Croft's signature climbing axe.

Description: Action-packed adventure with humorous elements, featuring characters navigating dangerous environments and overcoming physical challenges in an exotic setting.

Fact: The film's success revived the Jumanji franchise after 22 years. The video game concept allowed the stars to play against their usual typecasting.