20 best movies like Green Ice (1981)

List of the best movies like Green Ice (1981): Slipstream, 100 Rifles, Modesty Blaise, The Undefeated, Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Fled, Beat the Devil, Scaramouche, Quigley Down Under, Mortdecai.

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Markimdb: 4.7
Genrefantastic, adventure
CountryUnited Kingdom
Duration01:42

Slipstream is a 1989 post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure film. The plot has an emphasis on aviation and contains many common science-fiction themes, such as taking place in a dystopian future in which the landscape of the Earth itself has been changed and is windswept by storms of great power. There are also numerous sub-plots, such as free will and humanity amongst artificial intelligence.

Markimdb: 6
Genremelodrama, adventure, western, military
CountryUSA

When half-breed Indian Yaqui Joe robs an Arizona bank, he is pursued by dogged lawman Lyedecker. Fleeing to Mexico, Joe is imprisoned by General Verdugo, who is waging a war against the Yaqui Indians. When Lyedecker attempts to intervene, he is thrown into prison as well. Working together, the two escape and take refuge in the hills, where Lyedecker meets beautiful Yaqui freedom fighter Sarita and begins to question his allegiances.

Markimdb: 5
Genreaction, comedy, musical, adventure, crime
CountryUnited Kingdom

Modesty Blaise, a secret agent whose hair color, hair style, and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers is being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island hideaway, Gabriel, the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genreaction, melodrama, adventure, western, military
CountryUSA
Duration01:59

After the Civil War, ex-Union Colonel John Henry Thomas and ex-Confederate Colonel James Langdon are leading two disparate groups of people through strife-torn Mexico. John Henry and company are bringing horses to the unpopular Mexican government for $35 a head while Langdon is leading a contingent of displaced southerners, who are looking for a new life in Mexico after losing their property to carpetbaggers. The two men are eventually forced to mend their differences in order to fight off both bandits and revolutionaries, as they try to lead their friends and kin to safety.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, adventure, crime, detective
CountryFrance, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Duration02:05

As the daring thief Arsène Lupin (Duris) ransacks the homes of wealthy Parisians, the police, with a secret weapon in their arsenal, attempt to ferret him out.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, crime
CountryUSA
Duration01:45

During a routine prison work detail, convict Piper is chained to Dodge, a cyberhacker, when gunfire breaks out. Apparently, the attack is related to stolen money that the Mafia is after, and some computer files that somebody wants desperately to bury. The pair, who don't exactly enjoy each other's company, escape and must work together if they are to reach Atlanta alive. Luckily, they meet a woman who may be willing to help them.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure
CountryUnited Kingdom, Italy, USA
Duration01:29

The script, which was written on a day-to-day basis as the film was being shot, concerns the adventures of a motley crew of swindlers and ne'er-do-wells trying to lay claim to land rich in uranium deposits in Kenya as they wait in a small Italian port to travel aboard an ill-fated tramp steamer en route to Mombasa.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:55

In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, western
CountryAustralia, USA
Duration01:59

American Matt Quigley answers Australian land baron Elliott Marston's ad for a sharpshooter to kill the dingoes on his property. But when Quigley finds out that Marston's real target is the aborigines, Quigley hits the road. Now, even American expatriate Crazy Cora can't keep Quigley safe in his cat-and-mouse game with the homicidal Marston.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, adventure, crime, detective
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration02:28

    Art dealer, Charles Mortdecai, searches for a stolen painting rumored to contain a secret code that gains access to hidden Nazi gold.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountryYugoslavia, USA
    Duration02:02

    Ukraine, 16th century. While the Poles dominate the Cossack steppes, Andrei, son of Taras Bulba, a Cossack leader, must choose between his love for his family and his folk and his passion for a Polish woman.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family
    CountryAustria, United Kingdom, USA
    Duration01:45

    D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, melodrama, adventure, western
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:47

    Texas Ranger Jake Cutter arrests gambler Paul Regret, but soon finds himself teamed with his prisoner in an undercover effort to defeat a band of renegade arms merchants and thieves known as Comancheros.

    Markimdb: 3.7
    Genremelodrama, adventure, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

    Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, crime
    CountryHong Kong, France, China
    Duration01:36

    The world's top thieves join forces to pull off the heist of a lifetime. But when they find themselves pursued across Europe by a legendary French detective, they'll have to take their game to the next level.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration01:46

    Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama, adventure, crime
    CountryUSA, Japan
    Duration01:55

    Doc McCoy is put in prison because his partners chickened out and flew off without him after exchanging a prisoner with a lot of money. Doc knows Jack Benyon, a rich "business"-man, is up to something big, so he tells his wife (Carol McCoy) to tell him that he's for sale if Benyon can get him out of prison. Benyon pulls some strings and Doc McCoy is released again. Unfortunately he has to cooperate with the same person that got him to prison.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Australia
    Duration01:49

    The Lovers is an epic romance time travel adventure film. Helmed by Roland Joffé from a story by Ajey Jhankar, the film is a sweeping tale of an impossible love set against the backdrop of the first Anglo-Maratha war across two time periods and continents and centred around four characters — a British officer in 18th century colonial India, the Indian woman he falls deeply in love with, an American present-day marine biologist and his wife.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountrySpain
    Duration02:25

    In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.

    Markimdb: 2
    Genrefantastic, action, melodrama, adventure
    CountrySouth Africa, USA
    Duration01:33

    A pilot is the only hope to stop the mutiny of a spacecraft by its security crew, who plot to sell the crew of the ship into slavery.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryCanada, Germany, United Kingdom, USA
    Duration01:56

    The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, melodrama, adventure
    CountryUSA

    Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted African territory in an attempt to locate an explorer who went missing during his search for the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrefantastic, thriller, melodrama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:43

    A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species.

    Markimdb: 2.1
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, melodrama, adventure, crime
    CountryChina

    In search of an ancient Chinese scroll, a Chinese agent battles against Japanese Yakuzas and British mercenaries.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, crime, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:52

    A romantic comedy with action and suspense. Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels. Despite a continuous exchange of quips they eventually become romantically involved.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genremelodrama, adventure, western, military
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:59

    A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, military
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:30

    The true story of the formation of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando unit, a precursor for the elite forces in the U.K.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, military
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration02:09

    A disgraced officer risks his life to help his childhood friends in battle.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, crime, film noir
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:40

    Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:28

    Dardo, a Robin Hood-like figure, and his loyal followers use a Roman ruin in Medieval Lombardy as their headquarters as they conduct an insurgency against their Hessian conquerors.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, military
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration02:30

    During World War One an English adventurer, an American elephant poacher and the latter's attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battle-cruiser which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. The story is based on a novel by Wilbur Smith, which in turn is very loosely based on events involving the light cruiser SMS Königsberg, which was sunk after taking refuge in Rufigi delta in 1915.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genreaction, thriller, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:40

    When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, thriller, adventure, crime
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:39

    A group of five mountaineers are hiking and climbing in the Scottish Highlands when they discover a young Serbian girl buried in a small chamber in the wilderness. They become caught up in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the kidnappers as they try to get the girl to safety.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genreaction, thriller, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration01:58

    A group of Iraq War veterans goes on the run from U.S. military forces while they try to clear their names after being framed for a crime they didn't commit. Along the way, Col. Hannibal Smith, Capt. H.M. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock , Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus, and Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck help out various people they encounter.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:57

    A naval adventure, based on the novels by C.S. Forester, about the heroic, 19th-century British seafarer. The story sails with his ship, the Lydia, through battles with Spain and then France won with wit rather than might.

    Markimdb: 3.2
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, crime
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:37

    Glendon Wasey is a fortune hunter looking for a fast track out of China. Gloria Tatlock is a missionary nurse seeking the curing powers of opium for her patients. Fate sets them on a hectic, exotic, and even romantic quest for stolen drugs. But they are up against every thug and smuggler in Shangai.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genreaction, thriller, comedy, melodrama, adventure, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:24

    Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the only daughter of one of the richest men in the state. In a while the car chase is being broadcast live on every TV-channel.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:38

    Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrethriller, melodrama, crime
    CountryCanada, France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
    Duration01:23

    Jenny, a young American woman, moves to Paris and gets involved with Jack, who is seemingly the man of her dreams. However, he has a lot to hide and Jenny quickly gets entangled his dangerous lifestyle.

    Markimdb: 4.5
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, adventure, family
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:28

    In this exciting live-action adventure, young Mowgli, an orphan raised by wolves, is spotted by a scout for a giant circus. Accompanied by a cruel hunter and a snake charmer, the scout sets out to trap Mowgli. But with the help of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, little Mowgli leads the adults into his biggest and wildest adventure yet! A fun-filled movie every member of the family will enjoy.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryMexico
    Duration01:56

    In the Mexican-Guatemalan border, young teenage lovers, Sabina and Jovany, both Hondurans, accidentally meet again after some years without seeing each other. She plans to get to the United States and dreams about being a great singer; he commits all the required atrocities to be accepted by the gang: la Mara Salvatrucha. Sabina and Jovany crashed with the most adverse conditions at the border like white slavery, the Mexican and American migratory agents Burrona and Patrick, the brothel matron Doña Lita, Don Nico the Mexican Consul in Tecún Umán, the drug trafficking networks, the army and la Mara Salvatrucha.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genreaction, melodrama, adventure, military
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:55

    In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:59

    During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.

    Markimdb: 4.4
    Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:42

    Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, military
    CountryUSA
    Duration03:16

    Engineer Jake Holman arrives aboard the gunboat USS San Pablo, assigned to patrol a tributary of the Yangtze in the middle of exploited and revolution-torn 1926 China. His iconoclasm and cynical nature soon clash with the 'rice-bowl' system which runs the ship and the uneasy symbiosis between Chinese and foreigner on the river. Hostility towards the gunboat's presence reaches a climax when the boat must crash through a river-boom and rescue missionaries upriver at China Light Mission.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Canada
    Duration02:27

    Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

    Adapted from the successful novel, Dead in 5 Heartbeats, by Ralph "Sonny" Barger with Keith and Kent Zimmerman. The story follows the Infidelz MC's former President, Patch Kinkade, who has left his personal demons behind for the calm of desert life. When war erupts between his brothers he left behind and the rival Hooligans, Patch rides back into town to either make peace or do battle.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure
    CountryRepublic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany
    Duration01:31

    An Arthurian legend of young Prince Valiant, son of the King of Scandia. After the King is exiled by an evil leader, the Prince travels to Camelot to secure the aid of King Arthur in helping restore his family to power and prevent a plot by the Black Knight.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama, film noir, military
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:38

    A mysterious American gets mixed up with gunrunners in Syria.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrefantastic, action, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:20

    Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.




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