At the United States Navy's fighter weapons school, Maverick learns valuable lessons from a civilian instructor while competing to be the best pilot. He faces challenges, including a rivalry with Iceman and the death of his friend Goose. Despite his struggles, Maverick eventually regains his confidence and becomes a hero.
In the 1800s, Captain Ahab becomes obsessed with seeking revenge on a white whale, Moby Dick, who had maimed him. As Ahab leads his crew on a perilous journey, their ship faces treacherous waters and encounters other challenges. The story explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the destructive consequences of single-minded pursuit.
In this adventure fantasy film, a giant ape is discovered on an uncharted island and brought to New York City as part of an oil company's plan. However, the creature escapes and goes on a rampage, causing destruction and chaos throughout the city. The film explores themes of capitalism, empathy, and the mistreatment of indigenous creatures.
A sailor wakes up to find his yacht taking on water after colliding with a shipping container in the Indian Ocean. With no communication or navigation equipment, he must rely on his survival skills to stay alive and find a way back to land.
When a wicked sorcerer kidnaps a princess, Sinbad sets off on a perilous journey to an exotic island filled with mythical creatures and treacherous obstacles.
Join adventurer Michael Palin as he embarks on a trip around the world in 80 days, visiting countries like Italy, Greece, India, China, and more. Follow his journey as he races against time to complete this challenge.
During World War II, a top-secret British intelligence operation, known as the Sea Wolves, recruits a group of retired British soldiers to carry out a dangerous mission in the Indian Ocean. As they battle against the German forces, sabotage and espionage become key elements in their fight for victory.
1759, Mauritius Island, Indian Ocean. The island is controlled by French settlers and the deported slave population live in fear while toiling in the sugar cane plantations. Unlike her disillusioned father Massamba, 16-year-old Mati refuses to keep her head down and accept her fate. One night she flees from the plantation, hoping to escape violence and seek freedom in a remote part of the island, where a community of fugitives is said to live. As the plantation owner hires the merciless slave hunter Madame La Victoire and her sons to pursue Mati, Massamba realises the brutal consequences awaiting his daughter if she’s captured. He has no choice but to break his chains and set off on a desperate search for her. As a relentless hunt ensues in the island’s unforgiving jungle, the father and daughter forever break away from the colonial order.
The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson is a TV show set in the 19th century, featuring a family stranded on a desolate island. They must use their survival skills to navigate through various challenges while maintaining their unity.
Oceans is an eight-part series on BBC Two, which seeks to provide a better understanding of the state of the Earth's oceans today, their role in the past, present and future and their significance in global terms. Paul Rose also documents some of the scientific observations his team made as a feature for BBC News.
Discover the stories beneath the surface of the water in this stunning nature documentary series, which explores each of the Earth's five oceans.
During the India-Pakistan war in the 1970s, a brave navy officer leads a mission to rescue a submarine trapped in the Indian Ocean. As they face danger and conspiracy at every turn, the team must use their skills and teamwork to survive.
A Hijacking is a gripping drama-thriller that follows the intense hostage negotiation between Somali pirates and a Danish shipping company after a cargo ship is hijacked in the Indian Ocean. The film explores the psychological toll on the crew, the challenges of language barrier and cultural differences, and the race against time to secure the release of the hostages.
Captain Kidd is a pirate captain who seeks revenge for his father's death and embarks on a high-seas adventure to find treasure and avenge his father's murderer. Along the way, he encounters double-crosses, naval battles, and treacherous schemes.
Pressure is a thrilling drama about a group of deep-sea divers who get trapped underwater when their diving bell becomes detached from their ship. With limited oxygen and increasing tension, they struggle to find a way to survive and make it back to the surface.
John Chau, a 26-year-old American missionary, was killed while trying to make contact with an isolated Indigenous group in India. This documentary explores the tragic mission of Chau and sheds light on the last communities living in isolation.
Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in France, Spain, England and Canada, a group of international scholars paint a new portrait of the world of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
In 'The Naked Wanderer,' a heartbroken man embarks on a journey of self-discovery through Western Australia. Along the way, he encounters jellyfish stings, snake bites, and group showers, all while dealing with the aftermath of his breakup. Will he find healing and maybe even love?
Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.
Sandokan is a Malaysian pirate who, along with his friend Yanez and their crew, attacks the British forces from his island of Mompracem. During his adventures, he falls in love with Lady Marianna Guillonk, an English-Italian aristocrat.