Movies and TvShows featuring "river-adventure" theme.

Two young boys encounter a fugitive named Mud who killed a man that harmed his girlfriend. They help Mud evade the vigilantes and reunite him with his girlfriend in exchange for his pistol. Along the way, they face personal troubles and heartbreak. Mud is eventually shot but survives, and he and one of the boys escape on a boat down the Mississippi River.

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a young heiress. In World War I, Poirot devises a strategy to advance his Belgian company but gets injured. In 1937, at a London club, Poirot watches a performance and sees Linnet Ridgeway dancing passionately with her fiance Simon Doyle. After six weeks, in Egypt, Poirot encounters his friend Bouc and joins them at the hotel to celebrate Linnet and Simon's wedding. Others join their honeymoon trip on the cruise ship S.S. Karnak. Linnet asks Poirot for protection from the obsessive Jackie, who has stalked them to Egypt. To escape Jackie, the group boards the Karnak. Poirot interrogates the guests and discovers their various motives to harm Linnet. Poirot investigates further, finding clues and uncovering the truth behind the murders. As the passengers disembark, Poirot is unable to voice his feelings to Salome. Six months later, he visits her club to watch her rehearse, alone in the dark.

An architect and her family go on a camping trip in Montana, but their vacation takes a dangerous turn when they are taken hostage by a criminal gang. With their lives at stake, the family must navigate treacherous rivers and survive a series of life-threatening situations to escape. Will they make it out alive?

Bret Maverick, a wisecracking gambler, needs money for a poker tournament. He faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief. Maverick rides into the town of Crystal River to collect money owed to him. Along the way, he encounters an antagonist named Angel, a con-artist called Mrs Annabelle Bransford, and legendary lawman Marshal Zane Cooper. They all end up in a scheme to swindle a Russian Grand Duke. Maverick eventually reaches the poker game and faces his rivals. After winning, he uncovers a conspiracy, steals the prize money, and discovers that Cooper is his father. Maverick then robs Bransford and plans to get the rest of the money back from her.

Set in the 16th century, a Spanish conquistador ventures into the heart of the Amazon rainforest in search of the legendary city of El Dorado. As the journey progresses, he succumbs to megalomania and obsession, leading to the decline of the entire expedition.

After the death of their friend, three friends take a trip into the wilderness to fulfill an oath they made as children. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and hilarious situations, including a grizzly bear, a hijacker, and rival treasure hunters. Can they find the treasure and come out of this adventure unscathed?

The Adventures of Huck Finn follows the journey of a young boy named Huck Finn and his friend Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they escape from their troubled lives and embark on an adventurous voyage down the Mississippi river. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and encounters, learning valuable lessons about friendship, freedom, and the complexities of the world they live in.

In the small town of Tent City during the gold rush, a singer and her lover find themselves caught in a dangerous web of greed, betrayal, and violence. They must navigate treacherous rivers, confront American Indian attacks, and face off against a notorious gambler in order to survive and seek justice.

During World War I, in German East Africa, a gin-guzzling riverboat captain and a prim female missionary team up to destroy a German gunboat for the British.

In the 19th century, Fitzcarraldo, a man with an overwhelming ambition to build an opera house in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, navigates his way through treacherous waters and battles with the harsh reality of the jungle.

After being pushed into a marriage they don't want, a group of high school students plan a hilarious and outrageous revenge on their tormentors. Set in the 1950s, the film follows their misadventures, including cheating at a game, watching a pornographic film, and organizing a pool party.

When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa's mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.

In The Big Trip, a group of animals including a bear, a giant panda, a monkey, a moose, and others, embark on a journey to help return a lost baby panda to its family. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles in the wilderness, making it a memorable and exciting adventure.

In The River Rat, a family embarks on an exciting river adventure after finding stolen money in a boat on the Mississippi River. They face various challenges and encounters, including a fire onboard.

Davy Crockett and his friend engage in a thrilling river-adventure to find a hidden treasure of gold. Along the way, they encounter Native Americans, engage in battles, and face various challenges. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles and successfully find the gold?

The John Wesley Powell expedition of 1869 explores the dangerous Colorado River, withstands internal dissension, and finally discovers the Grand Canyon.

Swimmer is a visual poem that tells the story of a young boy who befriends a long-distance swimmer. Shot entirely without dialogue, the film explores themes of love, friendship, and the power of determination. As the boy and the swimmer navigate their way through an amusement park, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including an arrow shot, a spear thrown, and swimming underwater. Ultimately, the film celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the triumph of the human will.

In 'The Weight of Water', a visually impaired kayaker tackles the Grand Canyon, facing numerous obstacles and overcoming his disability. His journey is an inspiring and captivating tale of struggle, determination, and the power of the human spirit.

Where the Yellowstone Goes follows a 30-day drift boat journey down the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States. Intimate portraits of locals in both booming cities and dusty, dwindling towns along the Yellowstone River, illustrate the history and controversies surrounding this enigmatic watershed leading to questions about its future. Connect with colorful characters, get lost in the hypnotic cast of a fly rod, and experience silhouetted moments of fireside stories on this heartfelt river adventure.