If you’re a fan of the adventure-comedy genre like Crocodile Dundee, you’re in for a treat. Here are 14 movies that capture the same spirit of adventure, humor, and unique characters. Crocodile Dundee is a classic, but these films will also keep you entertained.
1. The Gods Must Be Crazy
This 1980 film is a hilarious tale of a bushman who discovers a Coca-Cola bottle and believes it to be a gift from the gods. Starring N!xau, the movie explores the clash between modern civilization and indigenous cultures.
2. Romancing the Stone
Starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, this 1984 adventure-comedy follows a romance novelist who travels to Colombia to rescue her kidnapped sister. The film combines action, romance, and humor in a jungle setting.
3. Six Days, Seven Nights
Harrison Ford and Anne Heche star in this 1998 film about a magazine editor and a grizzled pilot who crash-land on a deserted island. Their survival journey is filled with comedic and romantic moments.
4. Jungle 2 Jungle
Tim Allen stars in this 1997 comedy about a businessman who discovers he has a teenage son living in the Amazon jungle. The movie is a fun mix of culture clash and father-son bonding.
5. Outback
This 2012 animated film features a koala who escapes from the zoo and embarks on an adventure in the Australian outback. Voiced by Rob Schneider, the film is a family-friendly romp through the wilderness.
6. The Rundown
Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott star in this 2003 action-comedy about a bounty hunter sent to retrieve his employer’s son from the Amazon. The film is packed with thrilling action and humorous exchanges.
7. Australia
This 2008 epic starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman is a sweeping romantic adventure set in the Australian Outback. The film combines historical drama with breathtaking landscapes and a compelling love story.
8. The Man from Snowy River
This 1982 Australian film follows a young man who proves his worth by taming a wild horse. Starring Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton, it’s a classic tale of courage and adventure in the rugged Australian high country.
9. Quigley Down Under
Starring Tom Selleck, this 1990 Western follows an American sharpshooter hired to work in Australia, only to find himself in a conflict with a land baron. The film is a unique blend of Western and adventure genres.
10. Rescue Dawn
Christian Bale stars in this 2006 war drama about a U.S. fighter pilot shot down in Vietnam and his struggle to survive. Directed by Werner Herzog, the film is a gripping tale of endurance and escape.
11. Tracks
This 2013 film stars Mia Wasikowska as Robyn Davidson, who treks across the Australian desert with her camels. The movie is a beautifully shot, inspirational journey of self-discovery and adventure.
12. A Cry in the Dark
Starring Meryl Streep and Sam Neill, this 1988 drama tells the true story of a mother accused of killing her baby in the Australian Outback. The film is a gripping legal drama with a strong sense of place.
13. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
This 1994 film follows two drag queens and a transgender woman as they journey across the Australian desert in a bus named Priscilla. Starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, it’s a colorful and heartwarming adventure.
14. Kangaroo Jack
This 2003 comedy features two friends who travel to Australia and accidentally run over a kangaroo. Starring Jerry O’Connell and Anthony Anderson, the film is a lighthearted and entertaining romp through the Outback.
