Movies Like Chango, Guardian of the Mayan Treasure
If you liked Chango, Guardian of the Mayan Treasure (1972), a adventure and family movie directed by Frank Zuniga, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Treasure Island (1990)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and familyYoung Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, meets Captain Billy Bones, who dies at the inn while it is beseiged by buccaneers led by Blind Pew. Jim and his mother fight off the attackers and…
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An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998)
★ 6.3/10Also family and adventureFievel and his friend Tony Toponi find a map that they believe points to a treasure buried somewhere beneath Old New York, and the plucky rodent is determined to find it. However, what he discovers under the city is a…
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Once Upon a Forest (1993)
★ 6.5/10Also family and adventureA young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.
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The Legend of Ochi (2025)
★ 6.1/10Also family and adventureIn a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a…
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Treasure Island (1950)
★ 6.5/10Also adventure and familyEnchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a Caribbean island. Unfortunately, a large number of Flint's old pirate crew…
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The Gruffalo's Child (2011)
★ 6.8/10Also adventure and familyA follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake…
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The Jungle Book (1994)
★ 6/10Also family and adventureRaised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a…
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Treasure Island (1972)
★ 5.9/10Also adventure and familyYoung Jim Hawkins finds himself serving with pirate captain Long John Silver in search of a buccaneer's treasure, in this short adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.
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Inkheart (2008)
★ 6.3/10Also adventure and familyThe adventures of a father and his young daughter, in their search for a long lost book that will help reunite a missing, close relative.
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Treasure Island (1934)
★ 6.6/10Also adventure and familyIn this early film adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of buccaneer Captain Flint's buried treasure.
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An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster (1999)
★ 6.3/10Also adventure and familyFollow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's…
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A Dog's Purpose (2017)
★ 7.6/10Also adventure and familyA dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
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Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995)
★ 6.2/10Also drama and adventureTwo teen girls, one from the city, one from the country, try to find the hidden gold of Bear Mountain learning about friendship, loyalty and courage on the way.
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White Fang (1991)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and dramaJack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.
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The Secret Kingdom (2023)
★ 6.4/10Also adventure and familyVerity and Peter’s trip to the old family mansion takes a turn when the floor of their room suddenly gives way and they fall into an underground chamber where they are met by a civilization of creatures. The leader…
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Chupa (2023)
★ 6.3/10Also adventure and familyWhile visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
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The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave (2016)
★ 6.6/10Also adventure and familyOn a day known to the dinosaurs as "Treasure Day", Bron becomes stuck in the Mysterious Beyond. This event urges the young Longneck Littlefoot to take his friends on a quest to the Fire Mountain to save his father…
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The Magic Faraway Tree (2026)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and familyA modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
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My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)
★ 7.3/10Also family and adventureA new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and…
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The Pagemaster (1994)
★ 6.4/10Also family and adventureRich knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the…