If you were captivated by the unique blend of survival, dinosaurs, space travel, and themes of loss and protection in 65 (2023) directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, starring Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, and Chloe Coleman, you might be interested in similar films throughout cinema history. We’ve compiled a list of movies that share these key elements, spanning different eras of film.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
Directed by Henry Levin, stars James Mason, Pat Boone, and Arlene Dahl.
This thrilling adventure film follows a group of explorers as they embark on a perilous journey to the Earth’s core, encountering prehistoric creatures and awe-inspiring environments along the way.
Fantastic Voyage (1966)
Directed by Richard Fleischer, features Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, and Edmond O’Brien.
This science fiction classic takes viewers on an incredible journey inside the human body, as a team of scientists is miniaturized and sent on a life-saving mission.
Planet of Dinosaurs (1977)
Directed by James K. Shea, starring James Whitworth, Pamela Bottaro, and Louie Lawless.
This movie follows a group of astronauts who crash-land on a planet inhabited by dinosaurs, forcing them to confront the dangers of the prehistoric world.
Enemy Mine (1985)
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, stars Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., and Brion James.
This sci-fi drama tells the story of two sworn enemies who must band together to survive on a desolate alien planet.
Apollo 13 (1995)
Directed by Ron Howard, features Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Bacon.
This gripping film, based on the true story of the ill-fated lunar mission, showcases the courage and resourcefulness of the astronauts and ground crew as they work against the odds to bring the spacecraft home.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Directed by Steven Spielberg, stars Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, and Pete Postlethwaite.
This thrilling sequel to the original Jurassic Park takes audiences back to a world of dangerous dinosaurs, as a team of researchers faces the challenge of surviving on an island filled with prehistoric creatures.
Prometheus (2012)
Directed by Ridley Scott, features Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, and Charlize Theron.
This science fiction epic follows a team of explorers on a distant planet as they search for the origins of humanity, only to encounter unimaginable horrors.
The Midnight Sky (2020)
Directed by George Clooney, stars George Clooney, Felicity Jones, and David Oyelowo.
This post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama tells the story of a scientist in the Arctic who races to contact a spacecraft returning to Earth in order to warn them of the global catastrophe that has occurred.
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