Best Norwegian adventure movies

The Snow Sister (2024)

A young boy whose grieving family has forgotten about Christmas forms an unexpected, healing bond with a bubbly girl full of holiday spirit.

The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975)

100 miles north, a bit east and up, is Pinchcliffe, the home of bicycle repairman Reodor Felgen and his two assistants, Solan Gundersen and Ludvig. Sponsored by oil sheik Ben Redic Fy Fazan, they build the car "Il Tempo Gigante" to race against Reodor's former assistant Rudolf Blodstrupmoen, who has stolen one of Reodor's inventions to become a world racing champion.

Lake over Fire (2018)

A cowboy rides into a rich desert mining town where no-one longer needs to work, and stir things up to what may very well be the town's final days.

The Ash Lad: In the Hall of the Mountain King (2017)

Espen “Ash Lad”, a poor farmer’s son, embarks on a dangerous quest with his brothers to save the princess from a vile troll known as the Mountain King – in order to collect a reward and save his family’s farm from ruin.

Shipwrecked (1990)

A young Norwegian boy in 1850s England goes to work as a cabin boy and discovers some of his shipmates are actually pirates.

Amundsen (2019)

The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.

Operation Arctic (2014)

After stowing away on a rescue helicopter, three children find themselves stuck on a remote island in the Arctic Ocean with little hope of rescue. They have to conquer fear, wild animals, raging weather, lack of food, and find a way to communicate with the mainland.

Little Miss Eyeflap (2009)

Breaking with her own culture, a Norwegian-Pakistani girl escapes the force marriage her family has planned for her.

Journey to the Christmas Star (2012)

13 year old kind-hearted Sonja arrives at a tiny village together with a company of bandits. But there is a curse on the village. A long time ago, the King’s only daughter Goldhair disappeared while searching for the Christmas Star. The Queen died of a broken heart, leaving the shattered King all on his own. From that day on, the King cursed the Christmas Star, thereby causing darkness and grief to descend upon the land. However, an old sage has revealed that Goldhair is still alive, and will return only if the King finds the way back to the Christmas Star. Ever since, the King has been searching for the Christmas Star every Christmas, but all in vain.

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle (2019)

When the King and Queen are poisoned, brothers Per and Pål get arrested, suspected of being behind it. Younger brother Espen "Ash Lad" and Princess Kristin set out on a quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, which is said to be built of pure gold. In Soria Moria, there sits a well containing the Water of Life; the only thing that can cure Kristin's parents. But some wicked Danes are also on the hunt to find the castle. If Espen and Kristin fail, it will spell the end for the brothers, the kingdom - and perhaps the entire world.

Pathfinder (1987)

Around the year 1000 AD warlike people, the so-called "tjuder", roam in northern Scandinavia. As they brutally kill a family in a remote area, including the parents and their little daughter, the family's teenage son, Aigin, observes the slaughter. He manages to flee from these killers and reaches a camp with other Sámi whose inhabitants are worried if he has been able to hide his track. Afraid of the murderous people, they decide to flee to the coast. The boy stays alone to avenge his family's murder. Unfortunately, they get him before he can do anything and force him to lead them to the other Sámi. He guides them but has a plan to destroy the barbarous people before reaching the camp.

Teddy's Christmas (2022)

While visiting a Christmas market in her Norwegian town, eight year old Mariann spots a talking teddy bear at a carnival game booth. However, when someone else wins it, she embarks on a quest to find the adorable bear that captured her heart.

Journey to the Christmas Star (1976)

Once upon a time a little girl went out to find the Christmas Star.

Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (2014)

The orphan boy Pinky follows the Captain on an exciting and dangerous journey across the big oceans to the kingdom of Lama Rama, hunting for a treasure and the answer to who is Pinky's father.

Cave (2016)

A group of former military elites set out to explore an uncharted abyss, not knowing their worst nightmare is waiting for them deep beneath the ground.

Doctor Proctor: Bubble in the Bathtub (2015)

The lovesick Doctor Proctor has traveled back in time in a desperate attempt to alter history. He wants to stop the wedding between his beloved Juliette and the terrible Claude Cliché, but is trapped in time. Lise and Bulle have to help him back.

TRIO - The Hunt for the Holy Shrine (2017)

The curious Nora, Simen and Lars decide to start the hunt for the sacred Olav shrine in or around the medieval church Nidaros Dome, which has been gone for hundred of years. But they are not the only ones interested in finding the treasure.

Dragon Girl (2020)

Nine year old Sara befriends a newborn dragon, together they will turn Christmas upside down and literary put it on fire.

Chasing the Kidneystone (1996)

Once 8 year old Simon gets shrunk down to a microscopic level by a talking teddy bear, he ventures into the body of his ailing grandfather in search of the source of his illness.

Louis & Luca: Mission to the Moon (2018)

In the international race to the moon, the Norwegian mission is led by brilliant inventor Reodor from the village of Pinchcliffe. With Luca the Magpie as the brave astronaut, what could possibly go wrong?

The Christmas King: In Full Armor (2015)

An evil lord, eager to rule the Valley of Knights, steals a magic suit of armor and is determined to hunt down the young queen for the missing part, the snow-making glove. But two courageous kids from our world are coming to her rescue.

Wolf Summer (2003)

The young Norwegian girl Kim almost gets killed after falling from a hillside. She finds shelter and stumbles upon the territory of a wolf and her puppy. When she finds out three shepherds are out to kill the wolf, she decides to get across the border to Sweden, where they don't hunt for wolves.

Pelle Politibil (2002)

Pelle The Police car is a movie about a little girl called Maria who gets her bicycle stolen by some filthy thieves with filthy plans. Uncle Rikhard, a local policeman wants to help little Maria, but there is one problem. Uncle Rikhard has no police car. But one night Maria wishes for a miracle, and out from the blue comes Pelle The Police car, and the hunt for the thieves can begin

Trollsteinen (1987)

A small girl, Marit, is living on a farm eagerly awaiting the birth of a new calf, but there are trolls living in the woods nearby, including a kind little troll kid that's lost his mother.

Twigson (2009)

Tough, naughty, quick-witted and brave Lillebror has just moved, and has not made any new friends yet, when his imaginary friend – the wooden twig Knerten – appears in the middle of a pile of firewood...

Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger (2019)

A failed treasure hunter tricks his girlfriend into going on a vacation to Mallorca, hoping to both fix the relationship and find the legendary Ghost Dagger, with deadly consequences.

Ugler i mosen (1959)

Oslo family the Monsens recieve uncle Pavel's house on the south coast of Norway after his passing. Mr. Monsen is also under the assumption that he has won 5000NOK in the lottery, though things are not as they seem. On an old record, the little girls hear uncle Pavel tell the story of a lost treasure buried somewhere in the house, but to find its location, one must solve 4 riddles.

The Junior Olsen Gang and the Master Thief (2010)

Follows the Junior Olsen Gang as they hunt down missing tax money stolen from a bank in 1835.

Carl Gustav, the Gang and the Parking Bandits (1982)

Carl Gustav is 12 years old and particularly interested in comics and detective work. Gjengen is his friends, two boys and two girls of the same age and 'Rævedilter'n' Georg who is seven.

Fifty/Fifty (1982)