Films like Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)

Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) is adventure, drama, family, history. These 24 films share its genres, ordered by how much overlap they have and how well they are rated.

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David (2025)

Also adventure and drama. 8.0/10

From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young…
Silver Skates (2020)

Also adventure and drama. 7.5/10

1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined…
Inside Out (2015)

Also adventure and drama. 7.9/10

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness…
Cars 3 (2017)

Also adventure and drama. 6.9/10

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is…
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

Also adventure and drama. 7.1/10

After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
The Lion King (2019)

Also adventure and drama. 7.1/10

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and…
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

Also adventure and drama. 7.4/10

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. So he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other…
The Karate Kid (2010)

Also adventure and drama. 6.6/10

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying…
The Iron Giant (1999)

Also adventure and drama. 8.0/10

In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their…
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)

Also adventure and drama. 6.9/10

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as…
The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Also adventure and drama. 7.3/10

The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

Also adventure and drama. 7.7/10

A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.
Spartacus (1960)

Also adventure and drama. 7.5/10

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his…
Hero (2002)

Also adventure and drama. 7.5/10

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's…
Ben-Hur (1959)

Also adventure and drama. 7.9/10

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal…
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

Also adventure and drama. 8.2/10

The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.
Alexander (2004)

Also adventure and drama. 6.0/10

Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing…
Robin Hood (2010)

Also adventure and drama. 6.4/10

When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his…
The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan (2023)

Also adventure and drama. 6.9/10

D'Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, is left for dead after trying to save a noblewoman from being kidnapped. Once in Paris, he tries by all means to find his attackers, unaware…
The Cat Returns (2002)

Also adventure and drama. 7.1/10

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
Hostiles (2017)

Also adventure and drama. 7.0/10

A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back…
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

Also adventure and drama. 7.7/10

Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
Dinosaur (2000)

Also adventure and drama. 6.6/10

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.
Hugo (2011)

Also adventure and drama. 7.2/10

Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his…