Movies like Shanghai Surprise

Perfect for fans of globe-trotting adventures with a side of romance, Romancing the Stone features a novelist and a rugged adventurer who embark on a perilous journey in the Colombian jungle. The combination of action, comedy, and a treasure hunt will resonate with those who appreciate the mix of genres in Shanghai Surprise.

This sequel to Romancing the Stone takes the lead couple on another whirlwind adventure with a perfect blend of action and romantic comedy. It captures the same spirit of high-stakes treasure hunting that makes Shanghai Surprise a delight to watch.

Led by a swashbuckling adventurer, King Solomon's Mines is an action-packed quest in Africa based on the H. Rider Haggard novel. Those who enjoy the adventure and treasure-seeking aspects of Shanghai Surprise might also take pleasure in this 1980s adaptation.

This follow-up to King Solomon's Mines continues the story of adventurer Allan Quatermain. Fans of Shanghai Surprise looking for more treasure-hunting and exotic escapades will find this sequel checks all the same excitement and adventure boxes.

In Firewalker, two down-on-their-luck fortune hunters team up with a quick-witted woman to find Aztec gold. The light-hearted action and treasure hunt elements are in the same vein as Shanghai Surprise, offering a fun take on the adventure genre.

Set in the 1920s, High Road to China is the story of a socialite who must find her missing father and hires a rough-and-tumble pilot to guide her. Like Shanghai Surprise, it pairs an unlikely duo in an exotic adventure with a historical backdrop.