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1. The Emerald Forest. 1985 1h 54m R. 6.9 (11K) Rate. After the son of engineer Bill Markham is abducted by an aboriginal tribe on the edge of the rain forest, the engineer spends the next 10 years searching for him. Director John Boorman Stars Powers Boothe Meg Foster Yara Vaneau. Exciting true story about a boy kidnapped by Indians.
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What it’s about:Bill Markham (played by Powers Boothe) is a dam engineer who finds himself in a living nightmare after his son gets kidnapped by an aboriginal tribe in the middle of the rain forest. He will search for him for 10 years and one day, after numerous adventures and challenges, accidentally stumble on his tribe. Why you should watch it: ...
What it’s about: Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco play two scientists who find themselves on a research project in the Amazon jungle. From the initial animosity to falling in love, we follow their intriguing story through their mutual work, inventions, and discoveries. Why you should watch it: If you want to experience something slightly different ...
What it’s about: This brilliant biographical drama brings us the story of Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman, and his relationship with two scientists. We follow their quest for a sacred healing plant that lasted forty years. Why you should watch it: This movie will instantly transfer you to the Amazon jungle and allow you to experience it with all yo...
What it’s about:This movie takes place in the South American rainforest, where we follow a Spanish Jesuit who is on a mission to convert the Indians who live in this region. He is soon joined by a converted slave hunter who will be on his side when their colony is sold to Portugal, and they find themselves defending all they have built. Why you sho...
What it’s about:Percy Fawcett was a British explorer whose intriguing life story was an inspiration for this biographical adventure drama. He discovered evidence of the existence of an unknown, advanced civilization deep in the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century. He was mocked by his fellow scientists, but with the help of his devoted wife and ...
What it’s about: Werner Herzog wrote and directed this excellent adventure drama about an opera lover who wants to build an opera in the jungle. In order to be able to do that, he needs to earn a lot of money in the rubber business. His plan will also include taking an enormous boat across a small mountain, with help from the local indigenous peopl...
What it’s about: This is a biographical adventure drama about Mincayani, a member of the Waorani from the Ecuadorian rainforest. After five young missionaries were speared to death by Waorani in 1956, we follow a series of events that will change the lives of the missionaries’ families and Mincayani and his people. Why you should watch it:This is a...
What it’s about: A documentary crew is traveling through the Amazon jungle, and on their way, they pick up a stranded man who soon reveals his unusual hobby. His goal is to capture the giant Anaconda snake, and he plans to target it on their boat, blinded by his passion and without any common sense and feelings toward the people who took him in. Wh...
What it’s about: In this drama will follow and witness the clash between Guarani, one of the oldest Brazilian indigenous people, and white men. A group of Guarani people decides to leave their reservation, tired of living inside its territory, and plan to settle in a traditional territory that belongs to white men. Why you should watch it: This is ...
What it’s about: This excellent documentary tells the story of eight people and their illnesses that couldn’t be cured. They decide to travel to the amazon jungle to discover alternative medicine and try to save their lives, completely unprepared for what they will find there. Why you should watch it:This adventurous documentary gives a different p...
- Amazonia: The Catherine Miles Story. August 9, 1985. A young woman seeks vengeance and finds love when her parents are killed in the Amazon and she is taken prisoner by an indigenous tribe of headhunters.
- Emmanuelle 6. July 6, 1988. Journey with Emmanuelle and the world's most excuisite models deep into the Amazon jungle to the heart of paradise. Beauty can be dangerous and the women soon find themselves captive to a powerful drug lord.
- The Lost City of Z. March 15, 2017. A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.
- Anaconda. April 11, 1997. A "National Geographic" film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest - and deadliest - snake.
Looking for movies about the Amazon Jungle? The largest rainforest in the world, at over 2.3 million miles squared, is home to over 5,000 species of known fish (including the infamous piranha!), over 1,800 species of known birds, and the largest river in the world.
Aug 1, 2024 · Vote on this list to determine the best movies about the Amazon. The Amazon Rainforest, a vast and vibrant canvas of nature, sets the stage for some of the most captivating movies ever made. These films not only showcase the breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems of Amazonia but also weave tales that range from thrilling adventures to ...
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The Green Inferno: Directed by Eli Roth. With Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Daryl Sabara, Kirby Bliss Blanton. A group of student activists travels to the Amazon to save the rain forest and soon discover that they are not alone, and that no good deed goes unpunished.
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Oct 23, 2023 · Come explore the untamed wilderness of the Amazon, where nature reigns supreme. A place teeming with life and boasting unparalleled biodiversity – over 40,000 species of plants, 427 unique mammals, 1,294 diverse birds, and more than 3,000 different fish species.
