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Plot Summary:
The Voyage of the Mimi was a thirteen-episode American educational television program depicting the crew of the Mimi exploring the ocean and taking a census of humpback whales. The series aired on PBS and was created by the Bank Street College of Education in 1984 to teach middle-schoolers about science and mathematics in an interesting and interactive way, where every lesson related to real world applications. The series was also released as a Laserdisc collection. It was shot in Marblehead, Massachusetts and starred future Academy Award winner Ben Affleck. After a segment of fictional adventure in the first part of each episode, a corresponding "expedition documentary" taught viewers something scientific relating to plot events in the previous episode of the show. For example, there was an episode where the plot was about obtaining drinkable water, and over the course of the episode, the viewer would also be given lessons about condensation, heat, and the three states of matter. Each lesson had accompanying student and teacher handouts or worksheets. A second series was produced in 1988, The Second Voyage of the Mimi, in which the two Granvilles, along with other archaeologists, searched for a lost Mayan city, and uncovered a conspiracy along the way.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 372
Genere: Adventure, Family, History
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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Out of Control (1984)
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Out of Control is an American comedy television series that ran on Nickelodeon from 1984 until 1985 with reruns until 1991, and was the first series produced specifically for that channel.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 150
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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A Houseful of Animals (2010)
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With a woof-woof here and a baaa-baaa there and a quack-quack, oink-oink everywhere, there's always some furry or feathered creature demanding attention from the Hansens. It's partly because Dr. Philipp Hansen is a veterinarian who's just opened a practice in the big old villa he's moved into with his family. But it's mostly because of ten-year-old daughter Greta, who never saw an animal she didn't want to adopt.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 57
Genere: Family
Country: Germany
Duration:
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Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure (1979)
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In 1620, the Assembly of the Pilgrims decides to emigrate to the young America because of the persecution they suffer by the English crown. The film tells the adventurous journey of the Pilgrims to an unknown land and future.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 251
Genere: Adventure, History
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
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The New Lassie (1989)
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The New Lassie is an American children and family oriented drama series which aired in first-run syndication from September 8, 1989 to February 15, 1992. The series stars Will Estes as Will McCullough, Lassie's new master. Real life husband and wife Christopher and Dee Wallace-Stone co-starred as Will's parents. The New Lassie is essentially a sequel to the 1954 series, and was the latest in the line of works featuring the Lassie character, which debuted in the 1943 film Lassie Come Home, followed by several more movies and the aforementioned television series, which ran from 1954 to 1973.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 525
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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Danger Bay (1983)
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Danger Bay is a Canadian television series, produced in Vancouver, with first-run episodes broadcast on CBC Television and the Disney Channel starting October 7, 1985. One hundred and twenty three installments were filmed, ending in 1989, but the series, perceived as wholesome and exciting fare for older children and adolescents, continued to be seen through the 1990s in numerous countries around the world. The plots of the episodes followed the exploits of the Roberts family, led by marine veterinarian Grant "Doc" Roberts, and his two children, Nicole and Jonah. The 30-minute episodes featured the Vancouver Aquarium in nearly every installment. Most episodes focused on environmental issues such as pollution, wildlife endangerment and forest preservation. The series was also broadcast in Gibraltar Bulgaria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Iceland, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Finland.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 518
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, semi serious
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Patrik Pacard (1984)
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Series about a boy who meets scientists involved in the discovery of a chemical which makes it possible to grow everything everywhere. He becomes entangled in the operations of secret services who try to steal the formula.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 214
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: West Germany
Duration: 300 min
Plot tags: humorous, fun
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The Famous Five (1978)
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The Famous Five is a British television series based on the children's books of the same name by Enid Blyton. It was broadcast on ITV over two series in 1978 and 1979. It was produced by Southern Television in 26 half-hour episodes.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 560
Genere: Adventure, Crime, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: detective, detective series
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Fuzzbucket (1986)
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In the vein of "Harvey", an invisible creature befriends a 12 year old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 412
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: anthology, touching, offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Woolly and Tig (2012)
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Woolly and Tig is a British series of 5-minute live action comedies about a girl named Tig and her toy spider Woolly. The episodes focus on the feelings that children may have when faced with new experiences. Woolly talks Tig through how she is feeling and possible solutions.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 59
Genere: Family
Country: UK
Duration:
Plot tags: educational, thought provoking, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Shoebox Zoo (2004)
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Shoebox Zoo is a children's fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. It was first broadcast in 2004 by CBBC. The series was broadcast in the United States by the Showtime network.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 203
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: exciting, touching, captivating, semi serious
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Swords: Life on the Line (2009)
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For the fisherman of New England, braving the frigid, unpredictable waters of the North Atlantic is a tradition that has been in their families for generations. It is an unforgiving environment, where forty-five-foot vessels contend with fifty-foot waves and gale-force winds. Where one fish can earn you $50,000, and one mistake can cost you your life. Swords takes us out to sea in pursuit of massive blue-fin tuna and the elusive swordfish. Together with the fathers, sons, old salts and greenhorns for whom the ocean is more than just where they make a living: it's a way of life.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 86
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, rough, captivating
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The Dream Job (2016)
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Many people harbour the hope of a 'dream job', one that pays well, offer great benefits, and with a boss who treats them like his own.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 18
Genere: Family
Country: Singapore
Duration: 45 min
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Sir Francis Drake (1961)
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Sir Francis Drake was a British adventure television series starring Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake, commander of the sailing ship the Golden Hind. As well as battles at sea, sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at Elizabeth's court, often caused by Spaniard, Mendoza.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 145
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: baroque
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The Adventures of Pollyanna (1982)
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Pollyanna comes to stay with her aunt, Polly Harrington, the most powerful woman in the town of Harrington. Aunt Polly wants her to concentrate on her studies but Pollyanna would rather make friends with the orphan kids. One day, a woman named Widow Jenn comes to town and Pollyanna, along with other citizens, try to spy on her because of a rumor going around.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 35
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: anthology
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Luka and the Magical Theater (2021)
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In the early 20th century, Luka, a poor, crippled young boy from the wrong side of the tracks, stumbles upon a theatre at the end of a carnival, where he befriends a bunch of kids who work and live at the theatre, and he feels more at home there than he has anywhere else. However, at the same time, an evil, ruthless upper-class woman on the brink of bankruptcy plots to sell the theatre to gain some extra money, and if that happens, everyone at the theatre will be thrown out into the streets. Luka works together with his new friends to try to save it.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 240
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Norway
Duration: 20 min
Plot tags: captivating, thrilling
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Treasure Island (1966)
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As a young boy finds an old map of a treasure island in the mid 1700s, he joins a sailing crew on an adventure to find the treasure island. He does not realize however that bloodthirsty pirates are amongst the crew, desperately wanting to claim the treasure for themselves and are secretly planning a mutiny... Beautifully created adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Treasure Island', created for German/French television in 1966.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 561
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: France, West Germany
Duration: 85 min
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Treasure of Pirate's Point (1999)
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Ahoy Maties! There's a treasure chest of gold buried on Pirate's Point. When the living descendant of legendary pirate Captain Vane lets Ray in on the secret, there's mutiny in the town. Now, Ray and his friends are on a mission to recover the loot and foil an evil plan. In the meantime they learn that friendship is the most precious treasure of all.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 151
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, surprise ending
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The Skippers of the Cameleon (2003)
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Two young boy twins receive a boat of their own by a stroke of luck. It turns out to be very fast and they use their boat to help out their friends.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, captivating, light, feel good, entertaining, realistic, semi serious
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Covington Cross (1992)
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Covington Cross is a British/American television series that was broadcast on the ABC in the United States from August 25 to October 31, 1992. The program also aired in the United Kingdom and was scheduled to be broadcast in France. The series was filmed and produced in the UK, by a British production company, but it was ultimately accountable to an American network.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 318
Genere: Adventure, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min
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Foreign Exchange (2004)
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Foreign Exchange is an Australian fantastic's television programme broadcast by Southern Star during 2004. It starred Lynn Styles as Hannah O'Flaherty, a feisty Irish girl, and Zachary Garred as Brett Miller, a sun-drenched Australian boy. The pair are brought together from opposite sides of the world, due to a transfer portal. The series of 26 episodes was created by the Australian John Rapsey and directed by Annie Murtagh-Monks and Gillian Reynolos.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 266
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Australia, Ireland
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, sincere, captivating, semi serious
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Swallows and Amazons (1974)
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On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: independent film, happy, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Adventures of the Black Stallion (1990)
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The Adventures of The Black Stallion is a television series that was loosely based on the movies The Black Stallion and The Black Stallion Returns, which starred Mickey Rooney and Richard Ian Cox, as a trainer and a teenaged horse racer. The series originally ran on The Family Channel from September 15, 1990 to May 16, 1993, before cancellation. It has since been shown in re-runs throughout the world. Most of the episodes are set around Canada. During the second and third season, the show moves away from the farm, and has many episodes set in New Zealand, Paris and the United States. The Adventures of The Black Stallion was a Canada/France/New Zealand co-production and was filmed on location in British Columbia, Canada, as well as France and New Zealand.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 427
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Canada, France, New Zealand
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sentimental, atmospheric, serious
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Flipper (1995)
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Flipper, is an American revival television series of the original 1964 Flipper television series. The first two seasons aired in first-run syndication; seasons 3 and 4 aired on the PAX network. The 1995 version brought back Bud Ricks as a scientist doing marine research in Florida. The dolphin Flipper was one with whom Dr. Ricks was working. This TV show is available for online viewing on hulu in the United States and at Rogers On Demand in Canada. Although the show was set in Bal Harbour, Florida, it was largely filmed in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. However three episodes during the first season, including the pilot, were filmed in Pigeon Key, Florida and at the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Mystery
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: feel good, realistic, captivating, entertaining, light, serious
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K-9 Adventures: Legend of the Lost Gold (2014)
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When Kassie and her friends stumble across an old, broken pocket watch they begin an unexpected journey to unlock the secret of the legendary Garrison Gold. They'll have to solve riddles and follow clues to find the lost treasure. With the help of her faithful dog, Scoot and her gang of misfit friends, Kassie is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime! - Written by BigK509.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 230
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, semi serious, captivating, entertaining, light, realistic, independent film
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The Saddle Club (2001)
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The Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant and is an Australia/Canada co-production. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional Pine Hollow Stables, while dealing with problems in their personal lives. This series debuted in 2001 and ended in 2003. However, due to popular demand, the series was renewed for a third season with new actors since the original ones were considered too old. The series revolves around the experiences of three girls, who form a club named "The Saddle Club" after recognizing their shared love for horse riding. Their natural rival is another young rider at the barn named Veronica DiAngelo. Throughout the series, The Saddle Club navigates their rivalry with Veronica, training for competitions, horse shows, and the quotidian dramas that arise between friends and staff in the fictional Pine Hollow Stables. In each show, The Saddle Club prevails over its adversities, usually sending a message emphasizing the importance of friendship and teamwork. The show is rated TV-G.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: Australia, Canada
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: realistic, semi serious, captivating, sincere, educational
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Flipper (1964)
Plot Summary:
Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: feel good, realistic, captivating, light, semi serious, sitcom, serious
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Namu, the Killer Whale (1966)
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Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family. Like all close pals, Hank (Lansing) and Namu love spending time together. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 360
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: semi serious, psychotronic
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The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005)
Plot Summary:
This is the true story of a little dog that refused to leave his master's graveside in Edinburgh. The dog visited the grave for years.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 657
Genere: Adventure, Family, History
Country: UK
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, serious, realistic
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The Optimists (2017)
Plot Summary:
The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 157
Genere: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, clever, serious, exciting, intense
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The Baby-Sitters Club (2020)
Plot Summary:
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, captivating, children's program, contemplative, teen comedy