10 Best Treasure Hunt Movies of All Time

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

This Steven Spielberg film follows Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and his father (Sean Connery) on their quest for the Holy Grail.

The Goonies (1985)

In this classic coming-of-age picture, a gang of kids embark on an exciting expedition to discover the long-lost treasure of One-Eyed Willy, a mythical pirate.

National Treasure (2004)

Nicolas Cage plays Benjamin Franklin Gates, a historian and treasure hunter on a journey to discover a buried fortune bequeathed by the United States' Founding Fathers.

Romancing the Stone (1984)

This romantic action-adventure film stars Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as they search for a precious emerald in the Colombian jungle.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

This famous film, directed by John Huston, follows the story of two Americans (Humphrey Bogart and Tim Holt) hunting for gold in Mexico, while also examining the evil side of human nature.

The Mummy (1999)

This action-adventure film stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz and is based on an ancient Egyptian curse and the search for the lost city of Hamunaptra.

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

The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): This swashbuckling tale features Johnny Depp's legendary portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, pirates, treasure, and a cursed ship.

King Solomon's Mines (1985)

This picture, based on the novel by H. Rider Haggard, stars Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone as explorers on the hunt for the famous King Solomon's Mines.

Tintin and the Secret of the Unicorn (2011)

This animated rendition of the popular comic series, directed by Steven Spielberg, follows Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Snowy in their journey to recover the lost ship The Unicorn and its hidden riches.

Sahara (2005)

In this action-adventure picture, Matthew McConaughey and Penélope Cruz search for a Civil War-era battleship that may conceal a secret treasure in the African desert.