30 Thrilling Adventures from 2002 That Will Keep You on Edge

Bad Company

2002 • 116 min • Budget $70M • Box office $65M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Following the death of a CIA agent with a Harvard education during a mission, the agency enlists his twin brother.

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Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane

2002 • 92 min • Box office $1M

Drama, Animation, History

In late 1918, as the Russian Civil War intensifies, tensions rise in East Asia, from the Ural Mountains to Shanghai. Old generals, shadowy organizations, and fortune-seeking mercenaries converge, hoping to profit from the chaos. Corto Maltese arrives in Shanghai, briefly…

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Hard Cash

2002 • 98 min

Crime, Adventure, Action

After being released from prison, a notorious thief and his team execute a sophisticated heist. However, their plans are complicated when they discover the stolen money is marked, drawing the attention of a corrupt FBI agent.

4.5

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The Country Bears

2002 • 88 min • Budget $35M • Box office $18M

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Beary Barrington, a young and devoted fan of the Country Bears, struggles to fit in with his human family. He runs away to find Country Bear Hall, the place where his heroes made their name, only to discover it's facing…

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The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course

2002 • 90 min • Budget $12M • Box office $33M

Family, Adventure, Comedy

Wildlife expert Steve Irwin, known as the Crocodile Hunter, rescues a crocodile from poachers. Unbeknownst to him, the reptile has ingested a highly sensitive U.S. Satellite beacon, and the poachers are actually American agents tasked with recovering it.

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Highway

2002 • 97 min • Budget $14M

Action, Adventure, Drama

Jack becomes entangled with his boss's wife, a woman connected to a dangerous figure in Las Vegas. When the boss dispatches thugs after Jack, he convinces his best friend, Pilot, to escape with him. Pilot insists they go to Seattle,…

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6.1

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Getting There

2002 • 90 min

Family, Comedy, Adventure

Sixteen-year-old twins Taylor and Kylie Hunter, newly licensed drivers, embark on their first road trip to the Winter Games in Utah in a classic Mustang convertible. They're dressed up, accompanied by friends, and encountering interesting people along the way. However,…

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4.6

Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight

2002 • 90 min

Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Following a disciplinary action, Ranger David Martel is assigned command of the *Liandra*, a 20-year-old Minbari warship with a troubled past. His mission: to escort ambassadors to a hidden archaeological site – the oldest city ever discovered and a potential…

6.0

Returner

2002 • 116 min • Box office $73K

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

A young woman traveling from the future enlists the help of a local gunman to prevent an imminent alien invasion that threatens humanity's extinction.

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Hostage

2002 • 10 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

An FBI agent recruits a skilled driver to resolve a hostage crisis. A disgruntled employee has kidnapped a CEO and is demanding $5,088,042. The Driver delivers the money, writing the amount on his hand as directed. After being told he's…

6.5

7.2

Ticker

2002 • 10 min

Action, Adventure

A skilled Driver transports a wounded diplomat carrying a mysterious briefcase while being pursued by helicopters. A bullet hits the briefcase, activating a countdown display and causing an unknown fluid to leak. After eliminating his attackers, the Driver refuses to…

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7.5

The Hunt for the Hidden Relic

2002 • 182 min

Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Steffen Vogt, around 25, working on a German archaeological dig in Israel, unearths a 2,000-year-old skeleton clutching instructions for a video camera from 2003. The bones also display traces of modern-day elements. His theory about a time traveler who filmed…

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Gone Nutty

2002 • 5 min

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Scrat is determined to complete his extensive acorn collection, but his efforts are complicated by a series of chaotic events.

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7.3

Mei and the Kittenbus

2002 • 13 min

Animation, Adventure, Family

On a blustery day, Mei is enjoying a caramel when a whirlwind suddenly appears and begins chasing her. The whirlwind reveals itself to be a baby cat bus. Mei shares her caramel with the kitten, and they quickly become friends.…

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Samsara

2002 • 138 min • Budget $3M

Adventure, Drama, Romance

This is a love story set in the Himalayas. A Buddhist monk struggles with a choice between his current life and the path of enlightenment.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002 • 161 min • Budget $100M • Box office $876M

Adventure, Fantasy

Flying cars appear, and trees seem to come alive as a strange house-elf arrives to warn Harry Potter at the beginning of his second year at Hogwarts. Danger and adventure begin when blood appears written on a wall: "The Chamber…

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Blue Crush

2002 • 104 min • Budget $25M • Box office $51M

Adventure, Romance, Drama

Anne Marie is completely dedicated to surfing. Sharing a beach shack with three roommates, she wakes before sunrise daily to surf and eagerly awaits the Pipe Masters competition. She moved to Hawaii on her own, finding everything she needs in…

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5.7

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One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals

2002 • 56 min • Box office $13M

Action, Animation, Adventure

While sailing the Grand Line, the Straw Hat Pirates are thrown from their ship, the Going Merry, by a geyser eruption. In the ensuing chaos, Chopper falls overboard and gets separated from the crew. Luffy and the others land on…

6.7

6.2

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The Four Feathers

2002 • 132 min • Budget $35M • Box office $29M

Action, Adventure, Drama

A young British officer quits his job after discovering his regiment is deploying to Sudan for war with the Mahdi. His friends and girlfriend see his decision as a sign of weakness and send him four white feathers to emphasize…

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Extreme Ops

2002 • 93 min • Budget $40M • Box office $10M

Action, Adventure, Thriller

During the filming of an advertisement, a group of extreme sports enthusiasts accidentally intervene to stop a terrorist attack.

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Snow Dogs

2002 • 99 min • Budget $35M • Box office $81M

Comedy, Family, Adventure

A Miami dentist unexpectedly inherits a team of sled dogs and must quickly learn how to care for them. He faces a challenge when a hardened mountain man seeks to take the dogs, forcing the dentist to prove himself.

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Reign of Fire

2002 • 101 min • Budget $60M • Box office $82M

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

In a ruined England, an American volunteer joins forces with a British survivor to confront a growing threat: fire-breathing dragons emerging from underground after centuries. The British survivor, leading a group searching for the dragons' leader, is driven by personal…

6.2

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I Spy

2002 • 97 min • Budget $70M • Box office $51M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

When the U.S. Government's most advanced stealth fighter, the Switchblade, is stolen, top spy Alex Scott is tasked with recovering it. He's unexpectedly partnered with Kelly Robinson, a confident world-class boxing champion, on a high-stakes secret mission. Together, using their…

5.4

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Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass

2002 • 100 min • Box office $7M

Action, Animation, Adventure

After defeating their greatest enemy, Inuyasha and his friends try to settle back into normal life. However, their peace is short-lived. A new threat appears: Kaguya, who claims to be a princess from the Moon of Legend. She plans to…

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7.3

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Star Trek: Nemesis

2002 • 116 min • Budget $60M • Box office $67M

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

On their way to the honeymoon of William Riker and Deanna Troi on Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise learn from Starfleet about a new Romulan leader, Shinzon, who promises peace with the Federation. Arriving in…

6.3

6.4

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Stuart Little 2

2002 • 78 min • Budget $120M • Box office $169M

Family, Adventure, Comedy

Stuart, a charming white mouse, lives contentedly with the Little family near Central Park in Manhattan. He and his human brother, George, along with their playful cat, Snowbell, embark on a new adventure: rescuing a friend.

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Pokémon Heroes

2002 • 72 min • Box office $27M

Animation, Adventure, Action

Ash, Pikachu, and their friends must stop a pair of thieves operating in the canals and alleys of Altomare, a historic city built on water. They team up with Latias and Latios, two legendary Pokémon siblings who safeguard the Soul…

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Return to Never Land

2002 • 72 min • Budget $20M • Box office $109M

Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

It's 1940, and World War II engulfs the globe. Wendy, now an adult with two children, tries to share stories of Peter Pan with them. Her daughter Jane, however, remains unconvinced.

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Treasure Planet

2002 • 96 min • Budget $140M • Box office $109M

Science Fiction, Adventure, Animation

On a space vessel, young cabin boy Jim Hawkins finds a map promising riches across the galaxy. He's taken under the wing of John Silver, a cyborg cook who trains him for the dangers ahead – navigating supernovas and space…

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Troy

2004 • 163 min • Budget $175M • Box office $497M

War, Action, History

In 1250 B.C., during the late Bronze Age, tensions rise between two developing nations. Paris, a Trojan prince, persuades Helen, the Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus and travel with him to Troy. When Menelaus discovers his wife's…

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