20 best movies like Mighty Joe Young (1949)


List of the best movies like Mighty Joe Young (1949): The Jungle Book, Aquaman, Mighty Joe Young, Hirokin: The Last Samurai, The 12 Disasters of Christmas, Rampage, Survivor, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Sands of Oblivion, San Andreas Quake.

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Markimdb: 7.4
Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration01:45

A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

Markimdb: 7
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryUSA

A young twenty-something diver living in the Florida Keys discovers he has the power to breathe underwater.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:54

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.

Markimdb: 3.3
Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, drama, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:45

In a planet where humans must scavenge the post-apocalyptic barren wasteland, Hirokin – a reluctant warrior with a dark past – sets off on mission to fulfill his destiny. Having fought to the death to save his wife and son from the planets evil dictator – Griffin – and his elite army of hunters, the lone warrior is left for dead in the vast desert. Armed with his samurai blade, Hirokin is forced to choose between avenging the murder of his family and fighting for the freedom his people. In a twist of fate and with a small rebellion by his side Hirokin s vision finally becomes clear.

Markimdb: 3.6
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure
CountryCanada, USA
Duration01:26

Just in time for the joyous holiday season, this film connects the ancient Mayan prophecy of worldwide destruction at the end of 2012, and the iconic holiday song, The 12 Days of Christmas. But there is hope: a father learns that his daughter is really the "Chosen One" who, alone, can stop further catastrophe - if he can stave off the lunatic townspeople blaming her for the community's destruction.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrefantastic, action, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration02:25

Primatologist Davis Okoye shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry mutates this gentle ape into a raging creature of enormous size. To make matters worse, it’s soon discovered there are other similarly altered animals. As these newly created alpha predators tear across North America, destroying everything in their path, Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer to secure an antidote, fighting his way through an ever-changing battlefield, not only to halt a global catastrophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.

Markimdb: 4
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, adventure
CountryUSA

During their search for a habitable planet the last living humans crash-land on a barren world, inhabited by bloodthirsty aliens and mysterious post-apocalyptic warriors.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genrethriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada
Duration02:44

A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.

Markimdb: 3.6
Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure
CountryUSA

The film tells the story of a prop from the 1923 movie The Ten Commandments that was actually an authentic artifact from antiquity with cursed powers. In the modern day these resurface leading to murder and mayhem.

Markimdb: 2.1
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:11

When a discredited L.A. Seismologist warns of an impending 12.7 earthquake, no one takes her seriously. Now on her own, she races desperately to get her family to safety before the earthquake breaks Los Angeles apart from the mainland.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genrefantastic, action, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:54

    For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.

    Markimdb: 2.4
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:29

    After freak climate and weather events destroy the world around them, a group of rogue scientists attempt to reverse the deadly new ice age.

    Markimdb: 8.4
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure, crime
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration02:45

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
    CountryNew Zealand, USA
    Duration02:24

    Immediately after the events of The Desolation of Smaug, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

    Markimdb: 2.2
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:31

    A volcanic eruption in Iceland sends a glacier towards North America, causing everything in it's path to freeze. A family man struggles to escape the onslaught of the coming ice age.

    Markimdb: 4.1
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure, family, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:34

    In a hyper-linked social media age, an orphaned teenage girl, Jerrica Jem Benton, becomes an online recording sensation, and she and her sisters embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt - one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles - in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrefantastic, thriller, drama, adventure, detective
    CountryUSA, China, Brazil
    Duration02:36

    An astronaut travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. He uncovers secrets which challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.

    Markimdb: 3.9
    Genrehorror, fantastic, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, Luxembourg, USA
    Duration01:28

    When an archaeological expedition opens an ancient Egyptian tomb, the unimaginable evil of a cursed pharaoh is unleashed.

    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: 5.2
    Genrefantastic, action, adventure, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:49

    Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. When the thrill-seekers -- some with ulterior motives -- stumble across a race of killer apes.

    Markimdb: 4.7
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA

    The big-budget, epic film on young King David who took on the mighty warrior Goliath against all odds.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:31

    In a post-apocalyptic world where the Russians have taken over a nuked USA and Elvis is king of Lost Vegas, Buddy is a '50s rocker and wandering warrior rolled into one, too-cool package. Armed with his six-string in one hand and his sword in the other, Buddy is on his way to Vegas to succeed Elvis as King. Along the way, he saves an orphan who decides to tag along.

    Markimdb: 3.2
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA

    The Most Dangerous Game formula gets a monstrous twist as the mythical Hydra turns the tables on a group of wealthy human-hunters. Kidnapped along with three ex-convicts, former Marine Tim Nolan is transported to a deserted island where the super rich pay a fortune to hunt human prey. But this island isn't exactly deserted; it's actually home to Hydra the Beast!

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, family
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration01:48

    Thrown together under incredible circumstances, two strangers must discover courage and strength when they begin a journey across the treacherous African desert! Equipped only with their wits and the expertise of a native bushman who befriends them, they are determined to triumph over impossible odds and reach their destination. But along the way, the trio face a primitive desert wilderness.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, fantasy, adventure, family
    CountryFrance, Belgium
    Duration01:51

    Five kids wake up in a world where everybody has disappeared.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure, history
    CountryUSA, South Africa
    Duration01:50

    A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.

    Markimdb: 8.4
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:36

    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

    Markimdb: 3.8
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA, France, Denmark
    Duration01:36

    Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and have a complete medallion so he can gain absolute power.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, Israel
    Duration01:46

    The world of Eternia in the aftermath of Skeletor's war on Castle Grayskull, which he has won after seizing Grayskull and the surrounding city using a cosmic key developed by the locksmith Gwildor. The Sorceress is now Skeletor's prisoner and he begins to drain her life-force as he waits for the moon of Eternia to align with the Great Eye of the Universe that will bestow god-like power upon him.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genredrama, adventure, western
    CountryUSA

    When a handful of settlers survive an Apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the hands of Comanche Todd, a white man who has lived with the Comanches most of his life and is wanted for the murder of three men.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genrefantastic, action, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA, West Germany, United Kingdom
    Duration01:48

    A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting; they band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way.

    Markimdb: 3.3
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, Bulgaria
    Duration01:28

    It is 2020 and the impending apocalypse is inevitable. Due to a rapidly growing Black Hole headed straight for the sun, Earth begins to fall into darkness, waves rise above Los Angeles, Paris is rocked by extreme earthquakes and Japan is crumbling. Governments around the world race to build massive space arks for the lucky few who will escape Earth's tragic fate, though billions of people will be left behind. At the same time in the ruins of a Mayan temple a solution is discovered: 12 ancient skulls, that when brought together can stop the destruction. A team of scientists set out to find the hidden skulls and rescue mankind from imminent destruction.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, Germany, Czech Republic, United Kingdom
    Duration01:50

    To prevent a world war from breaking out, famous characters from Victorian literature band together to do battle against a cunning villain.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, family
    CountryLuxembourg, United Kingdom, Germany
    Duration01:38

    A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theater, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater threat to the children is something from a forgotten past - a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself

    Markimdb: 4.1
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure, crime
    CountrySouth Africa, USA

    In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. This bull shark is different, as it can breath in fresh water, making a deadly encounter between anyone who comes before it. John Sanders must now try and reach the surface, with his ex-wife and whilst being held hostage.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrefantastic, action, drama, adventure
    CountrySouth Korea, USA
    Duration02:20

    A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.

    Markimdb: 1.9
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:25

    Massive earthquakes open the Arabian tectonic plate, resulting in unstable weather and freezing temperatures that will be unsurvivable by nightfall. Attempting to reach safety, a vacationing family in Egypt must battle the rapidly cooling temperatures that usher in a new Ice Age, covering the Sphinx, Pyramids, and Sahara Desert with mountains of snow.

    Markimdb: 3
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:21

    A scientist enlists the help of the US army to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her father, deep in the Belizean jungle. Caught in the crossfire between a brutal guerrilla army controlled by a mystical warlord, they are also confronted by an even bigger terror giant mutated wasps that are, for some reason, thirsty for blood.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, fantasy, adventure, detective
    CountryUSA, Germany, Australia
    Duration01:30

      A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins

      Markimdb: 5.2
      Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure, crime
      CountryUSA

      As two teen prodigies try to master the art of time travel, a tragic police shooting sends them on a series of dangerous trips to the past.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA

      A lab accident gives a hound named Shoeshine some serious superpowers -- a secret that the dog eventually shares with the young boy who becomes his owner and friend.

      Markimdb: 3
      Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA

      When miner Charley 'Boomer' Baxter sets off a series of massive mining detonations in West Virginia, a gigantic earthquake is soon rocking the North Atlantic, exposing a deep seismic fault that runs the length of the North American continent. Joining forces with government seismology expert Dr Amy Lane, Boomer must now race against time to stop the chasm that is threatening to tear America - and the entire world - in half.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrefantastic, thriller, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA

      The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.

      Markimdb: 3.8
      Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:34

      When zombies overrun San Francisco, a desperate group survives by locking themselves inside Alcatraz Prison. When the undead breach the island, our heros are forced to return to the mainland overrun with the undead.

      Markimdb: 5.6
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure, western
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:38

      The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genredrama, adventure
      CountryItaly, USA
      Duration01:49

      American ne'er-do-well Joe January is hired to take Paul Bonnard on an expedition into the desert in search of treasure.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genrefantastic, action, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA

      During the critical experiment that would rid David Banner of the Hulk,a spy sabotages the laboratory. Banner falls in love with the spy, Jasmin, who performs missions only because her sister is being held hostage by Jasmin's superiors. Banner and Jasmin try to escape from the enemy agents to rebuild their lives together, but the Hulk is never far from them.

      Markimdb: 3.5
      Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:31

      People disappear every year out in the snow--but this year, something is adding to the body count. Jim and his research team study the Canadian Lynx every year. This year, he has to take his rebelling 16 year-old daughter, Emmy, with him. But the lynx are missing. As Jim and his team try to find why, something stalks them--a predator no prey can escape.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Canada, USA, Australia
      Duration02:19

      Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genredrama, adventure
      CountryUSA

      Growing up in a rural town filled with violent delinquents, Jack has learned to do what it takes to survive, despite having an oblivious mother and no father. After his aunt falls ill and a younger cousin comes to stay with him, the hardened 15-year-old discovers the importance of friendship, family, and looking for happiness even in the most desolate of circumstances.




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