30 Thrilling Adventures from Siege to Supernatural in 2012

Zambezia

2012 • 83 min • Budget $20M

Comedy, Animation, Adventure

"Zambezia" follows Kai, a spirited but inexperienced young falcon, as he journeys to the vibrant bird city of Zambezia, located near Victoria Falls. There, he uncovers the truth about his past and learns the importance of belonging while helping to…

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The Day of the Siege: September Eleven 1683

2012 • 114 min • Budget $16M

History, Adventure, Drama

In the summer of 1683, 300,000 Ottoman soldiers lay siege to Vienna, threatening to open the door for conquest of Europe. The pivotal moment arrives on September 11th, when Polish cavalry, led by King Jan III Sobieski, clashes with the…

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The Outback

2012 • 85 min • Budget $5M

Animation, Adventure, Family

Johnny, a white koala who's often made fun of for his color, teams up with Hamish, a Tasmanian devil, and Higgens, a photographer monkey, as talent agents for a traveling carnival. While journeying through the Australian outback, their trailer breaks…

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The Guillotines

2012 • 113 min • Budget $15M • Box office $5K

Action, History, Adventure

During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Yongzheng established a clandestine army called the Guillotines. Their mission was to safeguard the Emperor by eliminating anyone perceived as a danger to him or his authority. After 348 successful assignments, the Guillotines receive a…

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The Hunt for the Amber Room

2012 • 110 min • Budget $6M

TV Movie, Adventure, Action

The disappearance of the Amber Room from Königsberg Castle in 1945 remains a legendary mystery. For decades, countless treasure hunters have searched for the room. Legend claims Albert Einstein hid the priceless Amber Room from the Nazis during the war,…

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The Scapegoat

2012 • 100 min

Mystery, Drama, Adventure

England is bustling with preparations for the 1952 coronation. Unbeknownst to each other, two men, vastly different in background, share an identical face.

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

2012 • 15 min

Adventure, Animation

Following a devastating hurricane that destroys his city, a young man stumbles upon a strange library where the books inside magically awaken. This film received the 2012 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

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Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

2012 • 22 min

Mystery, Animation, Adventure

Scooby-Doo and the gang join a toy store's holiday parade and stumble upon a neglected clock tower with a dark history. A menacing snowman appears, bringing with it a huge blizzard that endangers the toy store's future.

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Players

2012 • 163 min

Action, Adventure, Crime

A team of specialists – a master of illusion, a skilled makeup artist, a gadget expert, and a hacker – unite for a daring heist: to steal Romanian gold ingots during their transport. The crew consists of two professional robbers…

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Kirikou and the Men and Women

2012 • 88 min

Fantasy, Animation, Family

The grandfather shares childhood stories with Kirikou in his blue grotto, tales of helping people in the village and beyond. He recounts how Kirikou used his bravery and cleverness to assist a strong woman, and how he found a lost…

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Dead Before Dawn

2012 • 88 min

Adventure, Comedy, Horror

A group of college students inadvertently trigger a malevolent curse. The curse transforms people into violent, undead creatures known as ZEMONS, who are driven to commit suicide and then reanimate.

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All Star Superman

2011 • 76 min • Budget $3M

Animation, Science Fiction, Action

Lex Luthor makes his final attempt to destroy Superman. He succeeds in poisoning Superman with solar radiation, and the hero is fading. With time running out, Superman must reveal his secret identity to Lois Lane and battle Luthor one last…

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Ernest & Celestine

2012 • 80 min • Budget $12M • Box office $8M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Celestine, a small mouse, wants nothing to do with a career in dentistry. Ernest, a large bear, yearns for a creative outlet. Their paths cross, and despite their inherent differences, Celestine and Ernest find common ground, embarking on a life…

7.8

Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness

2012 • 90 min • Budget $12M

Drama, Adventure, Fantasy

A noble warrior fights dragons and demons while staying true to his principles. He secretly joins a group of villains to rescue his father from Shathrax, the Mind Flayer, who threatens to destroy the world.

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Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse

2012 • 55 min

Animation, Comedy, Adventure

Robin Hood steals from the rich and gives to the poor, and needs the help of Tom and Jerry! The beloved medieval tale gets a new spin in this film, with the daring duo teaming up for an all-for-one adventure!

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012 • 169 min • Budget $250M • Box office $1B

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Bilbo Baggins, content with a peaceful existence, is drawn into a grand adventure when Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves ask for his help in recovering their mountain kingdom from the dragon Smaug.

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Journey to the Christmas Star

2012 • 80 min • Budget $5M • Box office $7M

Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Thirteen-year-old Sonja joins a group of bandits as they arrive in a remote village plagued by a curse. The village suffers because, long ago, the King’s daughter Goldhair vanished while searching for the Christmas Star. Her disappearance caused the Queen's…

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On the Road

2012 • 142 min • Budget $25M • Box office $8M

Adventure, Drama

Young writer Sal Paradise's life changes dramatically with the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a charismatic and unconventional man, and his girlfriend Marylou. Together, Sal and Dean travel across the country, seeking freedom from societal expectations and pursuing a personal quest…

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Big Miracle

2012 • 107 min • Budget $40M • Box office $24M

Adventure, Drama, Romance

A local news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer team up, seeking assistance from both major world powers to rescue three large gray whales trapped beneath the ice in the Arctic.

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Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012 • 71 min • Box office $44M

Family, Animation, Action

Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan assist a Keldeo in battling Kyurem, a formidable Dragon-type Pokémon. The battle serves as a trial for Keldeo to earn the title of Sacred Swordsman.

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ParaNorman

2012 • 93 min • Budget $60M • Box office $107M

Family, Animation, Adventure

In the quiet town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock has a secret: he can talk to ghosts. However, only his unusual new friend believes him. When Norman's quirky uncle reveals a ritual Norman must perform, it’s to safeguard the town…

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One Piece Film: Z

2012 • 108 min • Box office $74M

Animation, Fantasy, Action

Z, a powerful pirate known as Z, is determined to eliminate all pirates and their ambitions of becoming King of the Pirates. When Luffy and his crew meet him at sea, they are soundly defeated. Z’s minion, Ain, then ages…

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John Carter

2012 • 132 min • Budget $250M • Box office $284M

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

John Carter, a battle-hardened former military captain, is mysteriously transported to the strange and distant planet of Barsoom (Mars). He finds himself unwillingly drawn into a massive conflict. The planet is on the verge of destruction, and Carter must rediscover…

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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King

2012 • 76 min • Box office $2M

Animation, Action, Adventure

Guts, a powerful swordsman who works as a mercenary, lives a life of constant battle without a clear purpose. His routine is disrupted when he encounters Griffith, a captivating young leader of the Band of the Hawk mercenary army, and…

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The Expendables 2

2012 • 103 min • Budget $100M • Box office $314M

Action, Adventure, Thriller

Church gathers the Expendables for a simple job, but when a team member is killed, their pursuit of vengeance leads them into hostile territory and a surprising new danger.

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Secret of the Wings

2012 • 75 min

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Tinkerbell ventures into the forbidden Winter woods and encounters Periwinkle. They discover the secret behind their wings and work together to bridge the gap between the warm fairies and the winter fairies, hoping to save Pixie Hollow.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

2012 • 94 min • Budget $79M • Box office $355M

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Sean Anderson teams up with his mother's boyfriend for a quest to locate his grandfather, believed to be lost on an island shrouded in legend.

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Wreck-It Ralph

2012 • 101 min • Budget $165M • Box office $471M

Family, Animation, Comedy

Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain from the arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr., where he demolishes buildings that the hero, Felix, repairs. Yearning to be seen as a hero, not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and ends…

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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012 • 93 min • Budget $145M • Box office $746M

Animation, Family, Comedy

Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria continue their journey home to the Central Park Zoo in New York City. Their path takes an unexpected turn when they must travel to Europe to find the penguins and chimps responsible for a casino…

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

2012 • 115 min • Budget $120M • Box office $829M

Adventure, Fantasy, Drama

Following the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens convene vampire clans to safeguard the child from a fabricated accusation that threatens to bring the family to the attention of the Volturi.

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