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Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

Subgenre:
cult filmmurder mysteryswashbucklersteampunkstop motion animationcoming of age
Themes:
murder investigationself sacrificeevilgriefinvestigationheromonsterfuneralfearkidnappingsuiciderevengemurderlovedeath …friendship (See All)
Mood:
breaking the fourth wall
Locations:
london englandcemeterysnowschool
Characters:
amateur detectivepolice detectiveaction herodeath of girlfriendyounger version of characterteenage girlvillainteenage boywarriordetectivestudentgirlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriend …family relationshipsteenager (See All)
Period:
1870s19th centurywinter
Story:
adolescent girlsword duelcult heroadolescent boysurprise after end creditscult figureteenager fighting adultevil manorigin of herogood versus evilteenage heroteenage detectiveprivate detectivesword fightboarding school …boy with glassesblow pipedeductionsolutionconclusionflying machineegyptologyrapiergliderstained glass windowtrailhome alonebuddy movieflintlock pistolpagansherlock holmesprivate eyescarefrightcluepyramidtavernbuddy copfencingtwo man armystick fightvictorian eraswordsmanpipe smokingadolescenthorse and carriageamateurscene after end creditssurprisedelusioninventordamsel in distresstorchwarehousestrong female characterchessopening action scenedangerduelgraveyarddisarming someoneman with glassescultambushfightinghallucinationswordrescueblondefirechasecharacter name in titledogviolencekissfight (See All)

Sherlock Holmes (2009)
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Sherlock Holmes (2009)

After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once agai …n. Contending with his partner's new fiancee and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
murderfriendship
Locations:
london england
Characters:
amateur detectiveaction herowarriordetectiveboyfriend girlfriend relationship
Period:
19th century
Story:
sword duelgood versus evilprivate detectivesword fightdeductionsherlock holmescluetwo man armystick fightvictorian erapipe smokinghorse and carriagedamsel in distressopening action scenegraveyard …hallucinationswordfirechasecharacter name in title (See All)

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League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The (2003)
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League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The (2003)

Renowned adventurer Allan Quatermain leads a team of extraordinary figures with legendary powers to battle the technological terror of a madman known as "The Fantom." This "League" comprises seafarer/inventor Captain Nemo, vampiress Mina Harker, an invisible man named Rodney Skinner, American secret … service agent Tom Sawyer, the ageless and invincible Dorian Gray, and the dangerous split personality of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmsteampunk
Themes:
heromonsterfuneralsuicidedeathmurder
Locations:
london englandcemetery
Characters:
action herovillain
Period:
19th centurywinter
Story:
sword duelevil mansword fightsherlock holmesfencingvictorian erainventoropening action sceneduelgraveyarddisarming someoneswordrescuechaseviolence …fight (See All)

Masters Of The Universe (1987)
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Masters Of The Universe (1987)

On the planet Eternia, Skeletor and his dark army overthrow the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull expecting to acquire her power. He-Man, his old friend Duncan "Man-at-Arms" and his daughter Teela are attacked by Skeletor's soldiers and they defeat them. They also rescue their prisoner, the inventor and … locksmith Gwildor. He explains that he was lured by Evil-Lyn that used his invention Cosmic Key to open the gates and seize the Castle Grayskull. He-Man and his friends retrieve the prototype of the Cosmic Key trying to release the Sorcereress but they are defeated by Skeletor and his army and Gwildor uses his key to open and portal for them to flee. They come to Earth but lose the key. Meanwhile Julie Winston, who grieves the loss of her parents in a plane crash, and her boyfriend Kevin Corrigan find and activate the key, believing it is a foreign musical instrument. On Eternia, Evil-Lyn locates the Cosmic Key and Skeletor sends her with a group of mercenaries and soldiers to vanquish He-man and his friends and bring the key back. Will they succeed? (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
self sacrificeevilheromonsterkidnappingdeathfriendshipmurder
Locations:
cemetery
Characters:
police detectiveaction heroteenage girlteenage boywarriordetectiveboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendteenager
Story:
sword duelsurprise after end creditsevil mangood versus evilsword fightswordsmanscene after end creditsinventordamsel in distressduelambushswordrescuefirechase …violencefight (See All)

Peter Pan (2003) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Peter Pan (2003)

In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling, and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit ro …oftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life--free of grown-up rules--while also facing the inevitable showdown with Hook and his bloodthirsty pirates. (Read More)

Subgenre:
swashbuckler
Themes:
herofeardeathfriendshipmurder
Locations:
london englandsnowschool
Characters:
villainstudentgirlboyfriendfamily relationshipsteenager
Story:
sword duelsword fightboy with glassesflintlock pistolfencingswordsmandangerdueldisarming someoneman with glassesambushfightingswordrescuecharacter name in title …fightdogviolencekiss (See All)

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Conan The Barbarian (2011)
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Conan The Barbarian (2011)

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.

Themes:
evilherokidnappingsuicidedeathrevengemurder
Locations:
snow
Characters:
action heroyounger version of characterwarriorboy
Story:
sword duelevil mangood versus evilsword fighttavernstick fightswordsmanpipe smokingdamsel in distressdisarming someoneambushfightingswordrescuefire …chasecharacter name in titleviolencefight (See All)

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluc …tant protege. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer's Apprentice. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmcoming of age
Themes:
self sacrificeherokidnappingmurderdeathlove
Locations:
cemetery
Characters:
action herowarriorstudentgirlteenager
Story:
sword duelsurprise after end creditsteenager fighting adultgood versus evilteenage herosword fightpyramidscene after end creditstorchduelfightingswordrescuefirechase …fightviolencedogkiss (See All)

Pan (2015)
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Pan (2015)

Subgenre:
swashbucklersteampunkcoming of age
Themes:
herofearkidnappingfriendshipdeathmurderrevenge
Locations:
london england
Characters:
warriorboy
Story:
sword duelevil manorigin of herogood versus evilsword fighttorchambushswordrescuefirechasecharacter name in titlefightviolence

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The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)

Themes:
evilgriefheromonsterfearkidnappinglovedeathmurderrevenge
Locations:
snow
Characters:
action herowarrior
Story:
origin of herogood versus evilsword fighttavernstick fighttorchchessdangerdisarming someoneambushhallucinationswordrescuechasecharacter name in title …kissviolencefight (See All)

Eragon (2006)
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Eragon (2006)

The Kingdom of Alagaesia is ruled by the evil King Galbatorix, a former dragon rider that betrayed his mates and his people in his quest for power. When the orphan farm boy Eragon finds a blue stone sent by Princess Arya, he sooner realizes that it is a dragon egg. When the dragon Saphira is born, E …ragon meets his mentor Brom, and becomes the dragon rider foreseen in an ancient prophecy that would set his people free from the tyrant Galbatorix. Eragon meets the rebels Varden and together they fight against the evil sorcerer Durza and the army of Galbatorix in a journey for freedom. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmswashbuckler
Themes:
evilheromonster
Characters:
warriorboy
Story:
sword duelteenager fighting adultgood versus evilteenage herostick fightdueldisarming someoneambushfightingswordcharacter name in titlefight

Highlander (1986)
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Highlander (1986)

In New York, the owner of a sophisticated antique shop Russell Edwin Nash is challenged to a sword fight in the parking lot of the Madison Square Garden by a man called Iman Fasil that is beheaded by Russell. He hides his sword and is arrested by the police while leaving the stadium. Russell recalls … his life in the Sixteenth Century in Scotland, when he is Connor MacLeod and is deadly wounded in a battle against another Clan. However he surprisingly survives and his Clan believes he has a pact with the devil and expels him from their lands. Then he meets Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez that explains that he is immortal unless he is beheaded. Further, the immortals dispute a game killing each other and in the end only one survives receiving a price with the power of the other immortals. Russell is released by the police, but the snoopy forensic agent Brenda J. Wyatt is attracted by the case since she founds fragments of an ancient Katana and follows Russell. But the also immortal Kurgan is hunting down MacLeod and Brenda is in the middle of their battle. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
investigationherokidnappingdeathmurderlovefriendship
Locations:
snow
Characters:
police detectiveaction herowarriordetectiveboyfriend girlfriend relationship
Story:
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Through contact with a mysterious substance, called Ooze, 4 little turtles in the canalization of New York mutate to giant turtles. They can speak, walk upright and love pizza. The wise rat Splinter becomes their mentor and educates them to Ninja fighters. Their arch-enemy is the bad, bad guy Shredd …er, who struggles to gain power over the world. Of course the ninja turtles will do everything to stop him. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
heroloverevengemurderfriendship
Characters:
action herovillainwarriorfriendteenager
Story:
sword duelgood versus evilsword fightstick fightopening action scenedueldisarming someoneambushfightingswordfirefightviolence

The Mask Of Zorro (1998) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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The Mask Of Zorro (1998)

The original Zorro, Don Diego de la Vega, is captured and imprisoned just as Spain concedes California to Santa Anna. 20 years go by and his mortal enemy, Don Rafael Montero, returns to California with a plan to become wealthy at the expense of the peasants. The original Zorro escapes from prison an …d trains a new Zorro to take his place. Much swashbuckling and derring-do ensues. (Read More)

Subgenre:
swashbuckler
Themes:
kidnappingmurderrevenge
Characters:
action herowarrior
Period:
19th century
Story:
sword duelevil manorigin of herogood versus evilsword fightflintlock pistolfencingswordsmanopening action scenedisarming someonecharacter name in title

Hook (1991)
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Hook (1991)

Peter Pan (Williams) has grown up to be a cut-throat merger and acquisitions lawyer, and is married to Wendy's granddaughter. Captain Hook (Hoffman) kidnaps his children, and Peter returns to Never Land with Tinkerbell (Roberts). With the help of her and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to be Pet …er Pan again in order to save his children by battling with Captain Hook once again. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmswashbuckler
Themes:
herokidnappingrevenge
Locations:
london englandsnow
Characters:
girlboyfamily relationships
Story:
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The Three Musketeers (1993)
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The Three Musketeers (1993)

The three best of the disbanded Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - join a young hotheaded would-be-Musketeer, D'Artagnan, to stop the Cardinal Richelieu's evil plot: to form an alliance with enemy England by way of the mysterious Milady. Rochefort, the Cardinal's right-hand man, announces the … official disbanding of the King's Musketeers. Three, however, refuse to throw down their swords - Athos the fighter and drinker, Porthos the pirate and lover, and Aramis the priest and poet. Arriving in Paris to join the Musketeers, D'Artagnan uncovers the Cardinal's plans, and the four set out on a mission to protect King and Country. (Read More)

Subgenre:
swashbuckler
Themes:
evilherokidnappingsuicidelovefriendshipmurderdeath
Characters:
action herowarriorteenager
Story:
sword duelgood versus evilteenage herosword fightflintlock pistolswordsmantorchduelswordrescueblondefirechaseviolence

Shanghai Knights (2003)
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Shanghai Knights (2003)

When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds. Chon's sister, Lin, has the same idea, and uncovers a worldwide conspiracy to murder the royal family but almost no one will believe her.

Themes:
heromurderrevenge
Locations:
london england
Characters:
police detectiveaction hero
Period:
19th century
Story:
sword duelsword fightrapiersherlock holmesfencingtwo man armyswordsmandueldisarming someonerescuefireviolence

Pride And Prejudice And Zombies (2016) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Pride And Prejudice And Zombies (2016)

The five highly trained Bennett sisters in Georgian England must try to protect themselves from the growing zombie threat, find suitable husbands for themselves, battle marriage proposals and unlikely suitors, and save the country before it's too late.

Themes:
fearkidnappingdeathfriendshipmurderrevenge
Locations:
london englandcemetery
Characters:
action herowarriorfriendfamily relationships
Period:
19th century
Story:
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The Last Boy Scout (1991)
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The Last Boy Scout (1991)

A down and out cynical detective teams up with a down and out ex-quarterback to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team and a politician.

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
self sacrificeinvestigationherokidnappingsuicidemurderdeathfriendshiprevenge
Characters:
police detectiveaction herodeath of girlfriendteenage girlwarriordetectiveboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenager
Story:
private detectivebuddy coptwo man armyopening action scenedueldisarming someoneambushrescuefirechasedogviolencefight

King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)
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King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
self sacrificemonsterfuneralfearkidnappingfriendshipmurderdeathrevenge
Locations:
london england
Characters:
action herowarrior
Story:
evil manorigin of herogood versus eviltavernswordsmantorchopening action scenedangerdisarming someoneambushfightingswordrescuefirechase …character name in titlefightdogviolence (See All)

X-men: Apocalypse (2016)
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X-men: Apocalypse (2016)

Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds  …it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto, to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
self sacrificefearkidnappingmurderdeathrevenge
Locations:
snow
Characters:
action heroteenage girlteenage boywarriorteenager
Story:
surprise after end creditsorigin of herogood versus evilteenage heropyramidscene after end creditsinventortorchstrong female characteropening action scenedangerdisarming someoneman with glassescultambush …swordrescuefirechasecharacter name in titlefightdogviolence (See All)

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The Road Warrior (1981) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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The Road Warrior (1981)

A former Australian policeman now living in the post-apocalyptic Australian outback as a warrior agrees to help a community of survivors living in a gasoline refinery to defend them and their gasoline supplies from evil barbarian warriors.

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
evilherofriendshipmurderdeath
Characters:
action herovillainwarriorboyfriend
Story:
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Elephant (2003)
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Elephant (2003)

A day in the lives of a group of average teenage high school students. The film follows every character and shows their daily routines. However two of the students plan to do something that the student body won't forget.

Themes:
fearsuicidedeathmurderrevengefriendship
Locations:
school
Characters:
teenage girlteenage boystudentgirlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriend
Story:
adolescent girladolescent boyscarefrightman with glassesfireviolencedog

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
investigationherokidnappingrevengedeathlovemurder
Characters:
action herowarrior
Period:
19th century
Story:
sword duelsword fighttavernswordsmandueldisarming someoneswordrescuechasefightviolencekiss

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Around The World In 80 Days (2004)
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Around The World In 80 Days (2004)

Set in 1890, the story focuses on Passepartout, a Chinese thief who steals a valuable jade Buddha and then seeks refuge in the traveling companionship of an eccentric London inventor and adventurer, Phileas Fogg, who has taken on a bet with members of his gentlemen's club that he can make it around  …the world in a mere 80 days, using a variety of means of transportation, like boats, trains, balloons, elephants, etc. Along the way, Passepartout uses his amazing martial arts abilities to defend Fogg from the many dangers they face.. One major threat to their adventure is a detective that's following them. Why? Just as Fogg and Passeportout left London, a major bank was robbed, with Fogg suspected of using the "around the world" trip as an excuse to escape.. Their path from London and back includes stops in Paris, Turkey, India, China and USA. (Read More)

Subgenre:
steampunk
Themes:
herofriendship
Locations:
london england
Characters:
action herowarriordetective
Period:
1870s19th century
Story:
sword fightflying machinetwo man armystick fightinventordueldisarming someonefightingswordrescuekissfightviolence

Timeline (2003) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Timeline (2003)

In this case, a group of archaeologists and combat experts led by Paul Walker and Frances O'Connor use a "3-D fax machine" (so much for technobabble!) to time-travel back to France in 1357, in hopes of retrieving Walker's father and returning safely to the present. No such luck! Fending for themselv …es against marauding hordes of medieval French warriors at war with the invading British, these semi-intrepid travelers find their body count rising, and the deadline for their return home is rapidly approaching. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmswashbuckler
Themes:
herolovefriendshipmurderrevengedeath
Characters:
warriorstudentfriend
Story:
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Voldemort's power is growing stronger. He now has control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore's work and find the rest of the Horcruxes to defeat the Dark Lord. But little hope remains for the Trio, and the rest of the Wizarding World, so eve …rything they do must go as planned. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
fearfriendship
Locations:
london englandcemeterysnow
Characters:
boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriend
Story:
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The Legend Of Zorro (2005)
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The Legend Of Zorro (2005)

The Legendary Zorro goes off on another adventure to protect the future of California and its citizens. This time, he fights against evil-doers with the help of his beautiful wife, Elena, and their precocious young son, Joaquin. Alejandro De LaVega is torn between two worlds: his life as Zorro and h …is life as a family man. After Alejandro once again breaks his promise to stop wearing the mask, Elena leaves him, and soon begins seeing Armand, a haughty French Count. But a mysterious explosion in the desert leads Zorro to believe that there's more to Armand than meets the eye, and our hero is intent on finding out what that is. Little does he know, there are others working to uncover certain truths as well. (Read More)

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swashbuckler
Themes:
evilheromurder
Characters:
action hero
Period:
19th century
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Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
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Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

The second "Highlander" movie, again with Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. It's the year 2024 and all the ozone above Earth has gone. To protect people from dying, MacLeod helped in the construction of a giant "shield", several years ago. But, since there isn't left anyone Immortal after MacLeo …d's victory in the previous film, he has stopped being an Immortal himself. Now he is just an old man, until one day some other Immortals arrive on our planet. You see, the Immortals come from another planet... (Read More)

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cult filmswashbuckler
Themes:
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Characters:
action herowarrior
Story:
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Yojimbo (1961) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Yojimbo (1961)

Sanjuro, a wandering samurai enters a rural town in nineteenth century Japan. After learning from the innkeeper that the town is divided between two gangsters, he plays one side off against the other. His efforts are complicated by the arrival of the wily Unosuke, the son of one of the gangsters, wh …o owns a revolver. Unosuke has Sanjuro beaten after he reunites an abducted woman with her husband and son, then massacres his father's opponents. During the slaughter, the samurai escapes with the help of the innkeeper; but while recuperating at a nearby temple, he learns of innkeeper's abduction by Unosuke, and returns to the town to confront him. (Read More)

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cult film
Themes:
kidnappingmurderfriendship
Locations:
cemetery
Characters:
warrior
Period:
19th century
Story:
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The Scorpion King (2002)
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The Scorpion King (2002)

In an ancient time, predating the pyramids, the evil king Memnon is using the psychic powers of his sorceress Cassandra to fortell his great victories. In a last ditch effort to stop Memnon from taking over the world, the leaders of the remaining free tribes hire the assassin Mathayus to kill the so …rceress. But Mathayus ends up getting much more than he bargained for. Now with the help of the trickster Arpid, tribal leader Balthazar and an unexpected ally, it's up to Mathayus to fufill his destiny and become the great Scorpion King. (Read More)

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evilhero
Characters:
action herowarriorboy
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Gods Of Egypt (2016)
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Gods Of Egypt (2016)

Set, the merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of Egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Few dare to rebel against him. A young thief, whose love was taken captive by the god, seeks to dethrone and defeat Set with the aid of the powerful god … Horus. (Read More)

Themes:
self sacrificemonsterfearkidnappingmurderrevengelovedeath
Characters:
action herodeath of girlfriendwarriorboyfriend girlfriend relationship
Story:
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. But as the mystical Deathly Hallows are uncovered, and Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as  …they know it will never be the same again. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmcoming of age
Themes:
self sacrificeherofearfriendshipdeath
Characters:
teenager
Story:
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Stardust (2007) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Stardust (2007)

The passage from this world to the fantasy kingdom of Stormhold is through a breach in a wall beside an English village. In the 1800s, a boy becomes a man when he ventures through the breach in pursuit of a fallen star, to prove his love for the village beauty. The star is no lump of rock, it's a ma …iden, Yvaine. Tristan, the youth, is not the only one looking for her: three witches, led by Lamia, want her heart to make them young; and, the sons of the dead king of Stormhold want her because she holds a ruby that will give one of them title to the throne. Assisting Tristan are his mother, the victim of a spell, and a cross-dressing pirate of the skies. Will Tristan win his true love? (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmswashbucklercoming of age
Themes:
kidnappinglovemurderdeath
Locations:
snow
Characters:
younger version of characterteenage boyboyfriend
Period:
1870s
Story:
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Seventh Son (2014)
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Seventh Son (2014)

John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected his country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner of things that go bump in the night. However John is not young anymore, and has been seeking an apprentice to carry on his trade. Most have failed to  …survive. The last hope is a young farmer's son named Thomas Ward. Will he survive the training to become the spook that so many others couldn't? Should he trust the girl with pointy shoes? How can Thomas stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the county? (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
self sacrificemonsterfearkidnappinglovedeathmurderrevenge
Locations:
snow
Characters:
action herowarriorgirl
Story:
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)

When a magic scepter accidentally transports April back through time to 17th Century Japan, the boys take-off in hot pursuit, cowabungling their way out of the sewers right into Samurai-O-Rama! Now they must battle the evil Lord Norinaga to reclaim the magic scepter that will bring them back below t …he subways of New York City. (Read More)

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cult film
Themes:
evilhero
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action herowarriorteenager
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Last Action Hero (1993)
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Last Action Hero (1993)

Young Danny Madigan is a big fan of Jack Slater, a larger-than-life action hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a magic ticket to the new Jack Slater film, Danny is transported into Slater's world, where the good guys always win. One of Slater …'s enemies, Benedict the hitman, gets hold of the ticket and ends up in Danny's world, where he realises that if he can kill Schwarzenegger, Slater will be no more. Slater and Danny must travel back and stop him. (Read More)

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cult film
Themes:
herofuneraldeathmurderlove
Mood:
breaking the fourth wall
Characters:
action herovillainwarriorfriendfamily relationships
Story:
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Solomon Kane (2009) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Solomon Kane (2009)

Once a mercenary of Queen Elizabeth I fighting Spaniards in Africa, Solomon met the Devil's Reaper and discovered he was bound for hell. Barely escaping, he soon renounced violence to atone for his past sins, seeking out redemption in a life of peace. That is until the followers of sorcerer Malachi  …kidnap a Puritan girl, Meredith Crowthorn, and brutally slaughter her family before his very eyes, forcing Solomon to take up arms and return to his violent ways once more to rescue her. (Read More)

Themes:
monsterfuneralkidnappingmurderrevengedeath
Locations:
cemeterysnow
Characters:
warriorgirl
Period:
winter
Story:
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Peter Pan (1953)
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Peter Pan (1953)

An adaptation of J. M. Barrie's story about a boy who never grew up. The three children of the Darling family receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Land, where an ongoing war between Peter's gang of rag-tag runaways and the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place.

Subgenre:
swashbucklercoming of age
Themes:
evilherokidnappingfriendship
Locations:
london england
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girlboyfamily relationships
Story:
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master's help will Luke survive when the dark side  …of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader. (Read More)

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cult filmstop motion animation
Themes:
heromonsterfriendship
Locations:
snow
Characters:
action herovillainwarriorfamily relationships
Story:
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New Police Story (2004)
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New Police Story (2004)

Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed, Wing becomes a hapless drunk, feeling guilty for the deaths of his team. A young man with a troubled past pretends to be a police officer working on the case with Wing,  …to get him back on his feet and begin an adventure to get revenge on the evil Joe and his Gang of Five, especially when it becomes personal. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
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Characters:
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Story:
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Red Sonja (1985) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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Red Sonja (1985)

The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthro …w Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man... (Read More)

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Themes:
love
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In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)
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In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)

Set in the kingdom of Ehb, the story follows Farmer ('Jason Statham' (qv)), who was adopted by his village. When Farmer's wife, Solana ('Claire Forlani' (qv)), and his son leave to sell vegetables at the town of Stonebridge, Farmer's farm is attacked by creatures called Krugs. With the help of his f …riend and neighbor Norrick ('Ron Perlman (I)' (qv)), he travels to Stonebridge where his wife and son are. Before he arrives, the Krugs, controlled by the wizard Gallian ('Ray Liotta' (qv)), kill his son and capture his wife. Farmer, with the help of Bastian ('Will Sanderson' (qv)), his brother-in-law, and Norrick sets out to find and rescue his wife. The King's nephew Fallow ('Matthew Lillard' (qv)) is conspiring with the wizard Gallian to take over the kingdom led by King Konreid ('Burt Reynolds'). (Read More)

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Themes:
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Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984)
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Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984)

Set in 1935, a professor, archaeologist, and legendary hero by the name of Indiana Jones is back in action in his newest adventure. But this time he teams up with a night club singer named Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott and a twelve-year-old boy named Short Round. They end up in an Indian small distresse …d village, where the people believe that evil spirits have taken all their children away after a sacred precious stone was stolen! They also discovered the great mysterious terror surrounding a booby-trapped temple known as the Temple of Doom! Thuggee is beginning to attempt to rise once more, believing that with the power of all five Sankara stones they can rule the world! Now, it's all up to Indiana to put an end to the Thuggee campaign, rescue the lost children, win the girl and conquer the Temple of Doom. (Read More)

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Themes:
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Dr. No (1962)
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Dr. No (1962)

James Bond (007) is Britain's top agent and is on an exciting mission, to solve the mysterious murder of a fellow agent. The task sends him to Jamaica, where he joins forces with Quarrel and a loyal CIA agent, Felix Leiter. While dodging tarantulas, "fire breathing dragons" and a trio of assassins,  …known as the three blind mice. Bond meets up with the beautiful Honey Ryder and goes face to face with the evil Dr. No. (Read More)

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cult film
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evilheromurder
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london england
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First Knight (1995) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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First Knight (1995)

Lancelot lives by the sword. In fact, they're next door neighbours, so teaming up to fight for money comes pretty naturally. Lady Guinevere, on her way to marry King Arthur is ambushed by the evil Sir Malagant. Fortunately Lancelot is lurking nearby and he rescues his future queen. They fall in love …, but Guinevere still fancies the idea of wearing a crown, so she honours her promise to Arthur. Can Lady Guinevere remain faithful, or will this Pretty Woman become a lady of the knight? (Read More)

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warrior
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Rob Roy (1995)
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Rob Roy (1995)

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.

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cult filmswashbuckler
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action herowarrior
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Doctor Strange (2016)
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Doctor Strange (2016)

Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as a …n intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Read More)

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self sacrificemurderdeath
Locations:
london englandsnow
Characters:
action herowarrior
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Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991)
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Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991)

After being captured by Turks during the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and a Moor, Azeem, escape back to England, where Azeem vows to remain until he repays Robin for saving his life. Meanwhile, Robin's father, a nobleman loyal to King Richard the Lionhearted, has been murdered by the brutal Sheriff o …f Nottingham, who helped install Richard's treacherous brother, Prince John, as king while Richard is overseas fighting the Crusades. When Robin returns home, he vows to avenge his father's death and restore Richard to the throne. Even though Maid Marian, his childhood friend, cannot help him, he escapes to the Forest of Sherwood where he joins a band of exiled villagers and becomes their leader. With their help he attempts to cleanse the land of the evil that the Sheriff has spread. (Read More)

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swashbuckler
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The Avengers (1998) is one of the best movies like Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
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The Avengers (1998)

British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joi …ns forces with her to combat Sir August. (Read More)

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herokidnapping
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london englandsnow
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action herovillain
Story:
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
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The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t …o ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. (Read More)

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