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Movies that feel likeRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

If you loved Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, the closest films we have are Waterworld (1995), Twister (1996) and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978). All three share Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' kinetic and epic feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Deep Water (2006).

πŸ… 52% Rotten Tomatoesβ˜… 6.9 IMDb β†—TMDB β†—dir. Kevin Reynoldskineticepiccontemplative
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If Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves hit the spot, these will too

Looking for the series itself? Also in this series: Robin Hood (1973) Β· Robin Hood (2010) Β· Robin Hood (2018)

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Waterworld
1995 Β· dir. Kevin Reynolds
πŸ… 61%β˜… 6.3adventure Β· actionStarz

The same hand behind both of them: Kevin Reynolds

The difference: Lighter on stillness

In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'β€”which is tattooed on Enola's back.

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Twister
1996 Β· dir. Jan de Bont
πŸ… 68%β˜… 6.6action Β· adventure Β· drama

Both land momentum and scale at once

An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978 Β· dir. Lau Kar-leung
πŸ… 83%β˜… 7.6action Β· adventurePrime Video

Kinetic action in both cases

The difference: Critics rated this one higher still

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

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House of Flying Daggers
2004 Β· dir. Zhang Yimou
πŸ… 87%β˜… 7.5adventure Β· drama Β· actionPrime Video

Both lean on stillness more than on adventure

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

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Come Drink with Me
1966 Β· dir. King Hu
πŸ… 100%β˜… 6.9action Β· adventure

Epic drama, and it commits to that

The difference: Made in the 1960s, in a different era of the craft

Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Sparrow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.

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Deep Water
2006 Β· dir. Louise Osmond
πŸ… 96%β˜… 7.8documentary Β· adventure Β· drama

Action with a pulse of stillness, in both cases

The difference: Leans further into documentary

DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.

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Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
2009 Β· dir. Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
β˜… 6.6adventure Β· drama Β· action

Adventure built on momentum, twice over

When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders β€” but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?

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Chinese Zodiac
2012 Β· dir. Jackie Chan
πŸ… 25%β˜… 6action Β· adventure

Both lean on scale more than on drama

Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, the bronze heads of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. Assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian woman, Hawk stops at nothing to accomplish the mission.

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 Β· dir. Steven Spielberg
πŸ… 77%β˜… 7.5adventure Β· actionPrime VideoDisney+

Both play action straight

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

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The Warlords
2007 Β· dir. Peter Chan
πŸ… 62%β˜… 7action Β· drama Β· history

Drama with a pulse of stillness, in both cases

The civil war in China has ruined many lives including General Pang's. A wounded General Pang is saved by a beautiful young woman along with two other men. Together they vow to eradicate the rebels.

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Hercules
2014 Β· dir. Brett Ratner
πŸ… 58%β˜… 6action Β· adventure

The adventure is handled with the same confidence

When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.

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Bodyguards and Assassins
2009 Β· dir. Teddy Chan
πŸ… 50%β˜… 6.8drama Β· action Β· history

Action of the same temperament

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.

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