Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene
A lieutenant assigned to a remote Civil War outpost starts questioning his purpose after making contact with a neighboring Sioux settlement.
Why you'll love it
This film shares the concept of a soldier assimilating into a native culture and fighting against his own people, similar to the protagonist's journey in Avatar.
Avatar
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver
A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
Why you'll love it
It's a visually stunning film that transports viewers to the alien world of Pandora, showcasing the clash between human technology and nature.
The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly
In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.
Why you'll love it
It explores the life of an American soldier who comes to empathize with and fight alongside the Samurai, akin to the cross-cultural and ethical dilemmas faced in Avatar.
Pocahontas
Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Christian Bale
An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.
Why you'll love it
The story parallels Avatar with its themes of colonialism, nature, and a love story between individuals from different worlds.
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Samantha Mathis, Christian Slater, Robin Williams
The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.
Why you'll love it
This animated film features a similar theme of protecting an exotic and beautiful forest from destruction, much like the natural wonders of Pandora.