6 Best Treasure Hunter Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 20, 2026

The thrilling puzzle-solving and danger of chasing a legendary lost treasure has powered some of cinema’s most beloved adventure films. In The Goonies (1985): A group of kids discovers an old pirate map leading to a legendary treasure hidden beneath their town. Don’t overlook The Mummy (1999): Adventurers exploring an ancient Egyptian city accidentally awaken a cursed, vengeful mummy.

The Mummy Returns (2001)

TMDB ★ 6.4

A family's discovery of a legendary bracelet draws the attention of a resurrected mummy and an ancient army.

Directed by Stephen Sommers · 2h 10m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Mummy (1999)

TMDB ★ 7.1

Adventurers exploring an ancient Egyptian city accidentally awaken a cursed, vengeful mummy.

Directed by Stephen Sommers · 2h 04m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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National Treasure (2004)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A historian races to find a legendary treasure hidden by America's founding fathers before rival thieves get there first.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub · 2h 11m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Goonies (1985)

IMDb ★ 7.7 RT 77% Metacritic 62

A group of kids discovers an old pirate map leading to a legendary treasure hidden beneath their town.

Directed by Richard Donner · 1h 54m · Rated PG

4 wins & 7 nominations

Where to watch

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

TMDB ★ 6.5

A young boy and his Muppet friends set sail with a charming but treacherous ship's cook in search of buried treasure.

Directed by Brian Henson · 1h 40m · Rated G

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Treasure Island (1950)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A young boy's treasure map leads him into a dangerous voyage among a crew of mutinous pirates.

Directed by Byron Haskin · 1h 36m

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus, History Vault · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Treasure Hunter Movies

The Mummy Returns (2001)

The Mummy (1999)

National Treasure (2004)

The Goonies (1985)

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

Treasure Island (1950)

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