Movies and TvShows featuring "scientific-expedition" theme.

In 1982, a research team in Antarctica is terrorized by a shape-shifting alien that can assume the appearance of its victims. As the team members try to figure out who has been infected, paranoia and suspicion consume them. With the threat of the alien organism taking over the world, they must find a way to survive and stop the creature before it's too late.

Blue Planet II takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey beneath the waves, showcasing the incredible beauty and diversity of marine life. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea trenches, this documentary series unveils the hidden wonders of the ocean and highlights the urgent need to protect our fragile underwater ecosystems.

During an expedition in the Amazon rainforest, a group of scientists discovers a prehistoric creature known as the Gill-man. As they try to study and capture the creature, it becomes increasingly aggressive and starts attacking the expedition members. They must find a way to survive and escape the creature's clutches.

Oceanographer Steve Zissou seeks revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner. He gathers a crew consisting of his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son, to embark on an expedition to hunt down the creature.

Researchers in the African jungle find a young white woman living with a tribe, that adores her as goddess. They carry her off and proudly report to the press. It turns out that she may be Liane, the long lost daughter of the rich shipowner Amelongen. So Toren starts civilizing her and takes her to Germany, where she - now in love with Toren - has to defend herself against accusations of legacy-hunting. Will she fit into her new society?

In 1906, a scientific expedition on a train in Siberia becomes a nightmare when an alien creature starts possessing the passengers, leading to chaos and violence. The anthropologist and the monk on board must find a way to stop the monster before it kills everyone on the train.

Antarctica: Ice & Sky is a documentary film that tells the story of French glaciologist Claude Lorius and his groundbreaking research in Antarctica. Throughout the 20th century, Lorius braves the harsh conditions of the South Pole to gather ice cores that provide crucial insights into the Earth's climate history. The film explores the impacts of global warming and emphasizes the importance of climate science in understanding our planet's future.

Kon-Tiki is a thrilling movie that tells the incredible story of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his audacious expedition across the Pacific Ocean in 1947. Determined to prove his theory that ancient South Americans could have populated Polynesia, Heyerdahl sets out on a perilous journey aboard a wooden raft named Kon-Tiki. As the crew face numerous challenges including shark attacks, storms, and a damaged radio, they must rely on their courage, navigation skills, and trust in each other to survive. This epic adventure tests the limits of human endurance and showcases the indomitable spirit of exploration.

A Trip to the Moon is a silent science fiction film directed by Georges Méliès. It follows a group of space explorers who travel to the moon, encounter extraterrestrial life, and escape back to Earth. The film is a satirical take on scientific expeditions and features imaginative and fantastical elements.

Mission Terra is a German television series.

The Deep is a gripping TV mini-series that follows the journey of a group of scientists and crew members as they embark on an underwater scientific expedition in a futuristic submarine. The crew faces numerous challenges and dangers as they explore the depths of the ocean, encounter mysterious creatures, and uncover secrets hidden in the abyss.

When a spaceship crashes near Rome, a creature from Venus hatches and grows into a giant, destructive monster. It terrorizes the city, leaving a zoologist, a military officer, and a young boy as the only hope to stop it.

Documentary film about the Czechoslovak natural science group's expedition to Iceland in June 1948.

A team of scientists at a polar research station accidentally unleashes a prehistoric creature when they thaw out a mammoth carcass. As the creature starts infecting and transforming the inhabitants, the team must fight for their lives in a battle against the deadly parasite.

The Far Horizons (1955) is a movie based on the true story of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the 1800s. The film follows the journey of Captain Meriwether Lewis, Lieutenant William Clark, and their men as they explore the western territories of the United States. Along the way, they encounter Native American tribes, face challenges and conflicts, and make important discoveries. The movie also explores the interracial relationship between explorer Sacagawea and her husband Toussaint Charbonneau. The Far Horizons is a classical Western with a focus on adventure, exploration, and the history of the USA.

A group of adventurers and scientists, including a professor, a German man, and a female doctor, embark on an arctic expedition to Bear Island. As they explore the island, they encounter betrayal, snowstorms, and mysterious deaths. With the help of a Norwegian woman and a Polish man, they must solve the mysteries and survive the harsh arctic conditions.

The Grouper Mystery is a captivating documentary that delves into the enigmatic phenomenon of grouper spawning in French Polynesia. Through breathtaking underwater footage and expert interviews, the film uncovers the secrets behind this natural spectacle.

A botanist named Wilfred Glendon travels to Tibet to search for a rare flower but gets bitten by a werewolf. Back in London, he struggles to control his transformation, while Scotland Yard investigates a series of murders.

When her father goes missing during an archaeological expedition, a young woman embarks on a journey to find him. Along the way, she discovers an underground city and faces various challenges in her quest for answers.

In 2001, satellite imagery captured a mysterious “thermal anomaly” on an unexplored volcano at the ends of the Earth. What lies inside could provide new clues to help predict volcanic eruptions around the globe. But the island is so remote with conditions that are so extreme. No one has ever been able to reach the top to investigate what lies inside.. until now.