Movies and TvShows featuring "tropical-setting" theme.
The Pacific is a dramatic miniseries that chronicles the experiences of three U.S. Marines during the Pacific campaign against the Japanese in World War II. As they navigate the brutal realities of war, they face violence, combat fatigue, death, and the challenges of comradeship in the face of adversity.
The movie follows the Madagascar animals as they crash-land in Africa and meet others of their kind. Alex, the lion, discovers his royal heritage as a prince of a lion pride. They face challenges from a scheming lion who wants to be Alpha Lion and must work together to overcome obstacles and find their way back home.
Adventures in Paradise is an American television series created by James Michener which ran on ABC from 1959 until 1962, starring Gardner McKay as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner Tiki III, which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. USA Network aired reruns of this series between 1984 and 1988. The plots deal with the romantic and detective stories of Korean War veteran Troy. The supporting cast, varying from season to season, features George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, and Linda Lawson.
Four couples go on a tropical vacation and end up in therapy. As they face their marital issues, they learn to communicate and rekindle their relationships.
When a male lion cub named Ryan is accidentally shipped from the zoo to the wild, he and his animal friends must embark on a daring journey to bring him back. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and discover the true meaning of friendship and family.
In the year 1980, the USS Nimitz, a modern nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is mysteriously transported back in time to the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the crew grapples with this inexplicable situation, they must decide whether to intervene in history and possibly change the outcome of World War II. With tensions rising and time running out, the fate of the ship and its crew hangs in the balance.
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 a US Navy submarine crew disobeys orders to launch nuclear missiles, they become fugitives and seek refuge on a remote island. As they try to uncover the truth behind the government's conspiracy, tensions rise and alliances are tested.
Crossbones is a thrilling TV show set in the 18th-century Bahamas, following the adventures of an outlaw pirate in a tropical setting. With elements of action, adventure, and drama, the show offers a captivating portrayal of life in the 1700s.
In the 1970s, Hannah, Queen of the Vampires, terrorizes a tropical setting. With her supernatural powers, she turns people into zombies and ghosts, causing chaos and fear. A professor and an occult investigator team up to stop her and uncover the secrets of an ancient crypt.
Wide Sargasso Sea is a movie set in 19th-century Jamaica that explores themes of lust, deception, and colonialism. It tells the story of a trophy wife who becomes entangled in an arranged marriage, leading to infidelity, insanity, and racial prejudice. With a tropical setting and elements of voodoo, betrayal, and voyeurism, this movie takes viewers on a captivating journey filled with passion and fear.
A newlywed couple goes on a honeymoon in the Caribbean and stays at a luxurious mansion. However, they soon discover that the mansion is haunted by supernatural forces. The couple becomes entangled in a web of revenge, witchcraft and murder as they try to escape the clutches of the evil spirits.
In the 1860s, a shipping magnate, Captain Ralls, seeks revenge on his romantic rival. The story unfolds in a tropical setting, involving treasure chests, underwater caves, and a sinking ship. The plot explores themes of greed, betrayal, and love.
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.
Set in a World War II prisoner-of-war camp in Malaya, 'King Rat' follows the story of a con artist who manipulates the camp hierarchy to survive and thrive amidst the harsh conditions. Through his cunning and wit, he forms unexpected alliances and builds a hierarchy of his own. But as the camp faces starvation and the impending Japanese surrender, his skills are put to the ultimate test.
During World War I, a German count living in Africa seeks revenge against two British adventurers for destroying his navy.
After their plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean after a storm a group of people scramble to a tropical island. At first the place seems home to palm trees and exotic wildlife but on the discovery of a disused military base they find out the island poses a severe threat to them
A man returns to a remote island paradise to rescue his fiancee and faces various challenges.
A dream vacation at a posh tropical resort turns into a nightmare for four women and a man who wander off into the jungle on a remote part of the island and wage a desperate fight for survival.
