10 Thrilling Family Adventure Films, From Jungle Cruise to Prince Caspian

Collider published a ranking of the 10 most thrilling family adventure movies, highlighting titles that range from Disney fare to 1980s cult classics.

The list features Jungle Cruise (2021), which the write-up describes as a river expedition led by Dwayne Johnson opposite Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall, complete with mysterious curses and haunted conquistadores. Earlier entries include Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), about telepathic siblings on the run, and Treasure Planet (2002), a sci‑fi reimagining of Treasure Island centered on Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon‑Levitt). Other films covered are The Road to El Dorado (2000), The Rescuers Down Under (1990), National Treasure (2004), Aladdin (1992), The Goonies (1985), The NeverEnding Story (1984), and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), with notes on cast, tone and production for each.

The roundup spans decades and styles—animated steampunk, fantasy epics, buddy comedies and live‑action adventures—and summarizes plot points, performances and design or production details for each film, leaving readers to consult the full entries for the complete ranking and write‑ups.

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Culture, Jungle Cruise, Dwayne Johnson, Treasure Planet, National Treasure, The Goonies