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'Lord of the Rings' -

The epic film trilogy centers itself on the precious treasure of the one ring that can rule them all. Frodo and Sam set out to destroy it in Mount Doom, but it is no ordinary journey. 

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'Time Bandits' (1981) -

A group of dwarves jumps between different time periods in search of new treasures to steal. 

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'Fool's Gold' (2008) -

Mathew McConaughey and Kate Hudson star as a married couple who are reunited in their search for a lost treasure.

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'Congo' (1995) -

A group goes into the heart of the African Congo in order to find a lost gold mine that holds the key to future technology.

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'Sphere' (1998) - With an all-star cast, a group of scientists has to find the sphere that resides at the bottom of the ocean in a crashed spaceship. 

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'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' (2001) -

Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) has to battle ancient curses and obstacles in order to recover some precious artifacts.

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'The Goonies' (1985) -

In this wonderful coming of age film, a group of teenagers find an ancient map. They go on a heartwarming adventure to find some pirate treasure.

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'Treasure Island' (1950) -

The infamous Long John Silver and his sidekick Jim Hawkins go on fun-filled adventures looking for treasure.

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'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981) -

Indy (Harrison Ford) is hired to find some powerful lost treasure before the Nazis do. It is probably the best treasure film out there.

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'Aladdin' (1992) -

In a cave of treasure, Aladdin finds a magic lamp containing a genie who grants him three wishes. However, does having all the treasures in the world lead to true happiness?

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'National Treasure' (2004) -

Nicholas Cage and Diane Kruger star in this fantastic treasure movie. It incorporates history, conspiracy, and adventure.

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'National Treasure: Book of Secrets' (2007) -

Nicholas Cage as Ben Gates sets out on another treasure adventure in order to prove the innocence of his ancestor. 

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'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003) -

Pirates and treasure go together like butter and toast. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) plays a charming yet untrustworthy pirate always in pursuit of gold.

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'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' (2006) -

This time the treasure is not gold, but Davy Jones' immortal soul. This film has incredible visual effects that make it freaky and exciting. 

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'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' (2011) -

Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) sets out to find the fountain of youth. On his quest, he encounters adversity, adventure, and love.

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'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' (2017) -

Javier Bardem joins the ranks of the Pirates of Caribbean crew in the most recent of the film's franchise. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is pursued by his old rivals, but its still all about the treasure.

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'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' (2010) -

Jake Gyllenhaal plays Prince Dastan who must find the ultimate treasure: a sword that can reverse time and potentially destroy the world.

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'Romancing the Stone' (1984) -

Michael Douglas stars as a mercenary in search of a grand treasure. He ends up taking Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) along with him. 

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'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' (1948) -

In the Sierra Madre mountains, two people are in search of gold. But who knows what perils will come along with it?

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'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' (1966) -

Three men embark on a cowboy adventure to uncover a treasure in an old cemetery. It is voted as one of the best films in the world.

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'DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp' (1990) -

In the duck version of Indiana Jones, Scrooge McDuck takes his duck gang to Egypt to find some hidden treasure.

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'The Rundown' (2003) -

Dwayne Johnson stars as a tough guy hired to retrieve a mob boss's son from the jungle. However, he ends up being wrapped in a quest to find a hidden treasure.

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'Treasure Planet' (2002) -

Inspired by the book 'Treasure Island,' 'Treasure Planet' is all about a space-traveling boy on a quest for a great, intergalactic treasure.

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'Aquaman' (2018) -

Jason Momoa stars as 'Aquaman.' He must find the trident that can either empower or destroy the lost city of Atlantis. 

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'The Mummy Returns' (2001) -

This action-packed adventure film follows two explorers who have to find the Spear of Osiris in order to destroy the Scorpion King (Dwayne Johnson).

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'The Maltese Falcon' (1941) -

In a plot filled with twists, turns, and beautiful liars, a private detective has to find the Maltese Falcon before it is too late.

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'Pulp Fiction' (1994) -

It may not seem like a treasure hunt film but it is, after all, all about men trying to find a suitcase full of gold bars. It is effectively a modern treasure hunt.

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'Castle in the Sky' (1986) -

This incredible animated film follows a girl and a boy in their search for the treasure of a literal castle in the sky. 

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'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2001) -

A group of explorers seek the ultimate treasure, the lost city of Atlantis. When they find it, Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox) forms an unexpected attachment. 

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See also: The world's most extravagant treasures ever found

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