Top 6 Most Exciting and Thrilling Treasure Hunt Movies You Can't Miss

Journey to the Center of the Earth follows the adventure of a scientist who is ridiculed by the world for his outlandish theories.

After receiving a mysterious box from his missing brother, he embarks on a daring journey to Iceland with his nephew, Sean, and their guide, Hannah Asgeirsson. During the trip, while climbing a mountain to escape a snowstorm, they unexpectedly discover an entrance to a cave that leads deep into the earth.

Determined to uncover what happened to his missing brother, they venture further into the cave. However, the entrance collapses, trapping them inside. As they search for a way out, they stumble upon a hidden, dangerous world full of gigantic creatures living deep within the earth.

Set in 3067 B.C. in ancient Egypt, the story centers around a warrior named King Scorpion, who leads his army to invade the city of Thebes. Seven years later, after a crushing defeat, King Scorpion and his army retreat into the desert of Ahm Shere. All his soldiers perish, leaving only King Scorpion alive. Desperate, he prays to the god Anubis, who grants him an army of undead soldiers to help him conquer Thebes. However, Anubis then claims the soul of King Scorpion.

The plot follows a group of archaeologists, led by O'Connell, who seek to uncover the secrets hidden within the land of the pyramids. During their excavation of ancient mummies, they accidentally unleash a deadly curse tied to the mummy of the priest Imhotep.

Once thought to be at rest in a tomb buried beneath the harsh desert sands, the mummy awakens, bringing with it an aura of terror and darkness. What will O'Connell do to stop the cursed mummy and put an end to its reign of fear?

Based on one of the largest treasure hunts in human history, “The Monuments Men” is an action-packed thriller about a group of unlikely heroes assembled during World War II. The unit, created under the orders of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, is tasked with a secret mission: to infiltrate Nazi Germany and recover priceless works of art stolen by the Nazis, returning them to their rightful owners. This near-impossible mission takes the group deep into enemy lines, as the Nazis have orders to destroy all art treasures when the Third Reich falls.

How will these unexpected operatives—comprising directors, sculptors, and historians more accustomed to Michelangelo's masterpieces than wielding weapons—succeed in their mission? As the title “Monuments Men” suggests, these brave men will risk their lives to preserve 1,000 years of artistic heritage and human civilization, racing against time and the destructive forces of war.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is an American adventure-fantasy film. It serves as the first entry in the beloved Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and is one of the finest treasure-hunting films you should watch.

The story follows Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), a clever and eccentric pirate, and Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), a skilled blacksmith, as they seek out Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley). Elizabeth, Will's first love, is the daughter of a British governor. She is captured by a cursed crew aboard the infamous Black Pearl, led by the terrifying Captain Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush).

What few realize, however, is that Barbossa and his crew are cursed by an ancient spell, doomed to live neither in life nor in death, forever trapped in their ghostly forms.

No list of treasure-hunting films would be complete without mentioning the famous South Korean film, The Pirates – Pirates of the Sea, released in 2014.

The plot centers around an unprecedented event where a giant whale swallows a priceless royal seal, setting off a chaotic race between government officials and pirates from all over the world to retrieve the seal. Whoever possesses this symbol of power will control the entire kingdom. Among the many heroes and villains, two legendary figures stand out: the female pirate Yeo-wol (played by Son Ye-jin), who single-handedly defeated 5,000 pirates at Tsushima Island, and the notorious bandit Jang Sa-jung (portrayed by Kim Nam-gil), a feared leader whose name sends chills down the spine of even the bravest of souls.

These two sworn enemies will clash in a high-stakes, thrilling duel of life and death, full of dramatic tension and breathtaking action. What will become of these polar opposites? Watch the film to find out!

Considered the highest-grossing film in South Korean cinema at the time, The Pirates – Pirates of the Sea was nominated for and won several awards at film festivals. Set during the early days of the Joseon Dynasty, this historical action-adventure is one of the finest treasure-hunting films to come out of Korea.

National Treasure is an action-packed adventure film directed by Jon Turteltaub. The story follows Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage), a man from a long line of treasure hunters. He embarks on a quest to find a national treasure, a secret treasure hidden by his grandfather. However, no one believes the treasure is real, and they dismiss him as delusional and foolish.

The clues to the treasure are scattered across the country, making Benjamin's search extremely difficult. Along the way, he faces off against a formidable foe, an FBI agent named Ian Howe (Sean Bean), who has his own agenda regarding the treasure.