Movies and TvShows featuring "macguffin" theme.

In 1944, Nazis capture Indiana Jones and archaeologist Basil Shaw as they attempt to retrieve the Lance of Longinus. Indiana escapes and learns about the Archimedes' Dial, a device that can reveal time fissures. Twenty-five years later, Indy is approached by his goddaughter Helena to find the Dial. They embark on a journey to stop a scientist named Voller from using the Dial to change history. Along the way, they face danger and uncover secrets about Archimedes and ancient Rome.

Rick Blaine, an expatriate American living in Casablanca, must decide whether to help his former lover, Ilsa, and her husband, Victor Laszlo, escape the Nazis in French Morocco.

In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes, Jackson Healy and Holland March, team up to investigate the mysterious death of a porn star and the disappearance of a young girl. As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a conspiracy involving the porn industry and the Department of Justice.

Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor 'Sully' Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. Nathan teams up with Sully and they embark on a dangerous adventure to Barcelona, where they meet a ruthless mercenary and uncover clues that lead them to the Philippines. Along the way, they face betrayal, danger, and a final showdown that tests their loyalty and bravery.

Marion Crane embezzles money and flees to a remote motel run by Norman Bates, only to be brutally murdered by his psychotic mother. Marion's sister and her boyfriend investigate the mysterious circumstances.

When one of the CIA's top agents goes missing, a Chinese spy must take on the mission of protecting his neighbor's children, while also trying to blend in as the new guy in the suburbs. Things get complicated when the kids accidentally uncover a terrorist plot, and the spy must use all his skills to keep them safe.

In Tangled Ever After (2012), Rapunzel and Flynn's wedding ceremony is in chaos when Pascal and Maximus accidentally lose the wedding ring. The mismatched duo embarks on a fast-paced urban adventure to find the ring before the wedding starts. With slapstick comedy and furry animal antics, they encounter explosive obstacles while trying to save the day.

Based on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element. In the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors travel to South America in search of the Tears of the Moon, a mythical tree whose petals can cure any illness, heal any injury, and lift any curse...

In a world threatened by darkness, a fellowship is formed to destroy an evil ring. Their journey is filled with danger, battles, and the temptation of power.

Charlie's Angels is a movie about a team of female agents who are brought together to uncover a plot that threatens the world. They use their unique skills and high-technology gadgets to outsmart their enemies and save the day. Along the way, they face betrayal, assassination attempts, and kidnappings, all while showcasing their martial arts expertise and shooting abilities.

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. Agent M, a probationary agent, teams up with Agent H to investigate the mysterious alien twins who pose a deadly threat. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a plot to unleash the Hive, a parasitic race that invades other planets. With the fate of the Earth at stake, Agent M and Agent H must stop the Hive and expose the traitor within the Men in Black.

After her Nazi father is convicted of treason, Alicia is asked to gather information on a ring of Nazi scientists in South America. She agrees to the mission and goes to Rio de Janeiro, where she encounters her former suitor, Alexander Sebastian. Alicia marries Alexander as part of her mission, but their relationship becomes strained as she falls in love with her partner, Devlin. Eventually, Alicia and Devlin discover that Alexander is manufacturing uranium and working on a war machine. Alicia grows sick from poison, but with Devlin's help, they rescue her and reveal Alexander's true intentions to the group.

James Bond willingly falls into an assassination plot involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Seeking revenge against MI6 agent James Bond for the death of their agent Dr. No in Jamaica, international criminal organization SPECTRE begins training agents to kill him, before assigning the task to Irish assassin Donald Grant. James Bond works alongside MI6's branch in Istanbul to steal a Lektor cryptography device from the Soviets and escape with the help of a cipher clerk and a Turkish agent. Bond is being pursued by SPECTRE agents and ultimately defeats them to complete his mission.

In 1989, before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, MI6 agent James Gasciogne is murdered by KGB agent Yuri Bakhtin, who steals a list of double agents. Lorraine Broughton, a top-level spy for MI6, is sent to Berlin to recover the list and assassinate Satchel, a double agent. She teams up with agent David Percival, but suspects he may be Satchel. As Lorraine uncovers the truth and faces betrayal, she must outwit her enemies to secure the list and complete her mission.

Halo Legends is an anthology of animated short films set in the Halo universe. It features a collection of action-packed stories from different time periods and perspectives in the Halo universe, highlighting the epic battles, heroic characters, and rich lore of the franchise. Whether it's the exploits of Master Chief, the struggles of Spartan soldiers, or the mysteries surrounding ancient Forerunner technology, Halo Legends offers a thrilling and immersive experience for fans of the game and newcomers alike.

A New York City advertising executive named Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent named George Kaplan by a group of foreign spies. He is abducted and taken to a country estate, where he is interrogated and nearly killed. After escaping, Thornhill tries to prove his innocence while being pursued by the spies and the police. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Eve Kendall, whose allegiances he begins to question.

Three ancient Egyptian mummies, including a princess and two brothers, along with their pet baby crocodile, find themselves in present-day London. They embark on a wacky and hilarious journey to search for an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby. As they navigate through modern-day challenges and humorous situations, the mummies bring ancient Egypt to life in the bustling city.

Collision Course is a buddy cop comedy that follows a Japanese detective and a Detroit cop who must overcome their cultural differences and work together to solve a crime. With wisecrack humor and explosive action, they navigate the motor car industry and face off against hitmen, culminating in a thrilling car chase and shootout.

In Mortdecai, an eccentric art dealer and part-time rogue must race against time to recover a stolen painting that holds the code to a bank account with Nazi gold. Along the way, he encounters gangsters, secret agents, and a beautiful woman who complicates his mission.

When a demon sets its sights on stealing a key that can unleash Hell on Earth, it must face off against a group of strangers who must come together to stop the demon's plans. With survival on the line, they must fight against supernatural powers and their own internal demons.