Dungeons & Dragons Adventures
Best movies that are like a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Not a comprehensive list, just the movies (and some TV shows) that I've seen and are memorable enough for me to list as a D&D-style adventure. Basic requirements are: must be in a fantasy setting or a semi-historical setting with fantasy elements, and must be about a group of adventurers (not a lone hero) setting out on a quest of some sort.
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- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenOrlando BloomA meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.Not only an adaptation of the primary inspiration for D&D - the single best fantasy movie (trilogy) ever made.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenViggo MortensenWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodViggo MortensenIan McKellenGandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
- DirectorJohn McTiernanMichael CrichtonStarsAntonio BanderasDiane VenoraDennis StorhøiA man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land.A band of warriors join forces and go on a quest to stop a rampaging horde of monsters.
- DirectorJohn BoormanStarsNigel TerryHelen MirrenNicholas ClayMerlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart.The definitive adaptation of the Arthurian legend.
- DirectorJohn MiliusStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerJames Earl JonesMax von SydowA powerful warrior seeks to avenge the genocide of his people and the murder of his parents at the hands of a snake cult.One of the best fantasy films ever made. Robert E. Howard's Conan was another of the primary inspirations for D&D.
- DirectorRichard FleischerStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerGrace JonesOlivia d'AboConan leads a ragtag group of adventurers on a quest for a princess.Not as good as the original, but on here for completion's sake, and has more of a "teaming up for a quest" feel.
- DirectorRichard FleischerStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerBrigitte NielsenSandahl BergmanThe fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren.Actually pretty bad, but it belongs on the list as another Robert E. Howard-inspired film.
- DirectorCourtney SolomonStarsJustin WhalinJeremy IronsZoe McLellanProfion, a tyrant, attempts to overthrow a peaceful kingdom ruled by a tough empress.I hate to have to put this on here, but, technically, it is an actual D&D film... ugh.
- DirectorGerry LivelyStarsBruce PayneMark DymondClemency Burton-HillTogether, four heroes build their own army to retrieve the orb, using elemental forces to defeat Damodar before he summons the sleeping black dragon.This TV movie is actually superior to the original film in most ways. TV movie, so the FX are a bit dodgy, but otherwise, much more faithful to D&D.
- DirectorGerry LivelyStarsJack DergesGlenn AucoinEleanor GecksTwo thousand years ago, Nhagruul the Foul, a sorcerer who reveled in corrupting the innocent and the spread of despair, neared the end of his mortal days and was dismayed. Consumed by hatred for the living, Nhagruul sold his soul to the demon Lords of the abyss so that his malign spirit would survive. In an excruciating ritual, Nhagrulls skin was flayed into pages, his bones hammered into a cover, and his diseased blood became the ink to pen a book most vile. All those exposed to the book were driven to madness or so corrupted by the wicked knowledge contained within that they had no choice but to turn evil. Misery and bloodshed followed the disciples of Nhagruul as they spread their Masters dark dream. Creatures vile and depraved rose from every pit and unclean barrow to partake in the fever of destruction. The cities and kingdoms of Karkoth were consumed by this plague of evil until an order of warriors arose from the ashes. The Knights of the New Sun swore an oath to resurrect hope in the land. The purity of their hearts was so great that Pelor, the God of Light, gave the Knights powerful amulets with which to channel his power. Transcendent with divine might, the Knights of the New Sun pierced the shadow that had darkened the land for twelve hundred years and cast it asunder. But not all were awed by their glory. The disciples of Nhagruul disassembled the book and bribed three greedy souls to hide the pieces until they could be retrieved. The ink was discovered and destroyed but, despite years of searching, the cover and pages were never found. Peace ruled the land for centuries and the Knights got lost in the light of their own glory. As memory of the awful events faded so did the power of servants of Pelor. They unwittingly abandoned themselves in the incorrect belief that the Book of Vile Darkness could never again be made whole.I honestly don't know how D&D allowed this film to get made in it's name. It's not the *worst* film, but full of nudity and gore (which fits the "Book of Vile Darkness" source material that inspired it. Still more faithful to D&D than the original. But cheaply done.
- CreatorMark EvanierStarsWillie AamesDon MostAdam RichA group of kids are thrown into a fantasy world where they must search for a way home, armed with magic weapons that an evil tyrant wants.Not a movie, but an animated 80's Saturday morning cartoon.
- DirectorJohn Francis DaleyJonathan GoldsteinStarsChris PineMichelle RodriguezRegé-Jean PageA charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
- CreatorChris PrynoskiCritical RoleStarsLaura BaileyTaliesin JaffeAshley JohnsonAfter saving the realm from evil and destruction at the hands of the most terrifying power couple in Exandria, Vox Machina is faced with saving the world once again-this time, from a sinister group of dragons known as the Chroma Conclave.About as D&D as you can get without being set in the actual lore & world of The Forgotten Realms. Adapted from the popular "Critical Roll" D&D YouTube series.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsVal KilmerJoanne WhalleyWarwick DavisA young farmer is chosen to undertake a perilous journey in order to protect a special baby from an evil queen.Yes, it's fantasy Star Wars, but it's still very much got the feel of a D&D adventure
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.One of the most fun, most enjoyable fantasy films ever made.
- DirectorWolfgang PetersenStarsNoah HathawayBarret OliverTami StronachA troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.More of a kid's adventure movie than adults on a quest, but still has a very D&D feel.
- DirectorAlbert PyunStarsLee HorsleyKathleen BellerSimon MacCorkindaleA mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage's dangerous future when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer in conquering a land.This is the kind of D&D adventure you'd have if your group was all juvenile, horny teenage boys.
- DirectorJim HensonFrank OzStarsJim HensonKathryn MullenFrank OzOn another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world.Jim Henson & Frank Oz's imaginations are staggering in the puppet world they created for this unique fantasy film. Just because it uses puppets does NOT mean it's a kid's film.
- DirectorWill MeugniotStarsMichael RosenbaumKiefer SutherlandLucy LawlessA barbarian woman with a miraculous healing staff gains the help of a group of to-be heroes as an army of dragons invades the land.Animated film that adapts the most famous D&D book series from the 80's. Does a decent job of it, but cuts a TON out. Should have been a series.
- DirectorStephen SommersStarsHugh JackmanKate BeckinsaleRichard RoxburghThe famed monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes.Had to throw in one for the Ravenloft crowd. Vampire and werewolf hunters hunt vampires and werewolves.
- DirectorTerry GilliamTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleKing Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.What a lot of D&D campaigns turn into if your group just doesn't take it seriously.
- DirectorPeter YatesStarsKen MarshallLysette AnthonyFreddie JonesA prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet, Krull.Doesn't hold up unless you saw this at a certain age and have an irrational fondness for it. Combines the two contemporary fads of sci-fi and fantasy to uneven results, but definitely has a classic D&D quest feel to it.
- DirectorRichard DonnerStarsMatthew BroderickRutger HauerMichelle PfeifferThe thief Gaston escapes the dungeon of medieval Aquila through the latrine. Soldiers are about to kill him when Navarre saves him. Navarre, traveling with his spirited hawk, plans to kill the bishop of Aquila with help from Gaston.Decent fantasy film that I'm hesitant to list here because it's not really a group, but a pair (sort of - see the movie). Still has that feel. One of the weirdest soundtracks for a fantasy film ever made.
- DirectorTerry GilliamStarsJohn NevilleEric IdleSarah PolleyAn account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences across late 18th-century Europe with his band of misfits.An absurd Terry Gilliam fantasy film, maybe a little too whimsical for it's own good in some places, but memorable and definitely a "band of heroes on a quest" film with definite fantasy elements.
- DirectorTerry MarcelStarsJack PalanceJohn TerryBernard BresslawWith the aid of his companions, a man seeks to defeat his evil brother who has taken a nun hostage.
- DirectorGary GoddardStarsDolph LundgrenFrank LangellaMeg FosterThe heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.Another fantasy-meets-Star Wars movie, it was decent for it's time, pretty cheesy now.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsMartin FreemanIan McKellenRichard ArmitageA reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsIan McKellenMartin FreemanRichard ArmitageThe dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain, their homeland, from the dragon Smaug.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsIan McKellenMartin FreemanRichard ArmitageBilbo Baggins and company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
- DirectorJules BassArthur Rankin Jr.StarsOrson BeanJohn HustonTheodore GottliebA homebody hobbit in Middle Earth gets talked into joining a quest with a group of dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon.
- DirectorRalph BakshiStarsChristopher GuardWilliam SquireMichael ScholesThe Fellowship of the Ring embark on a journey to destroy the One Ring and end Sauron's reign over Middle-earth.
- DirectorJules BassArthur Rankin Jr.StarsOrson BeanJohn HustonTheodore BikelTwo Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
- DirectorDon ChaffeyStarsTodd ArmstrongNancy KovackGary RaymondThe legendary Greek hero leads a team of intrepid adventurers in a perilous quest for the legendary Golden Fleece.
- CreatorRafe JudkinsStarsRosamund PikeDaniel HenneyMadeleine MaddenSet in a high fantasy world where magic exists, but only some can access it, a woman named Moiraine crosses paths with five young men and women. This sparks a dangerous, world-spanning journey. Based on the book series by Robert Jordan.
- CreatorPatrick McKayJohn D. PayneStarsMorfydd ClarkIsmael Cruz CordovaCharlie VickersEpic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
- DirectorDavid Gordon GreenStarsDanny McBrideNatalie PortmanJames FrancoWhen Prince Fabious's bride is kidnapped, he goes on a quest to rescue her... accompanied by his lazy useless brother Thadeous.I hate to include this painfully unfunny film, but technically it belongs on here.
- DirectorCarl RinschStarsKeanu ReevesHiroyuki SanadaKô ShibasakiA band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
- StarsPerfecto CuervoMike JaworskiWilliam Hawk EdwardsA wandering Monk encounters The Avatar of Death and meets a mysterious Barbarian. The two join forces and begin a journey of adventure, mystery, sword and sorcery.No-budget web series about a Barbarian & a Monk who join forces with a Sorcerer to combat The Avatar of Death and his Death Cult.