Ten Most Revealing Caveman Movies List

Caveman (or Ancient People) is a fictional character based on the insights of early life of prehistoric human. You might have heard stories about cavemen or seen them on television and pictures. There were ancient people who lived in caves thousands of years ago. And we all have the same old question on our mind: "How Human Life Evolved On This Earth?". The scientific theories has proven (not accurate) lot of facts about human life and their evolution but somehow time and time again we are still not satisfied with what we have proven. That's why i thought of putting up a set of movies which are based on Ancient People and their evolution. This may not be accurate but worth knowing about our prehistoric human life and their mannerism.

1. Quest for Fire (1981) 

***One Of The Best Neolithic And Most Accurate Film Ever***

"80,000 years ago, man's survival in a vast uncharted land depended on the possession of fire. For those early humans, fire was an object of great mystery, since no one had mastered its creation. Fire had to be stolen from nature, it had to be kept alive - sheltered from wind and rain, guarded from rival tribes. Fire was a symbol of power and a means of survival. The tribe who possessed fire, possessed life."

"Quest for Fire" was based on the book of J. H. Rosny. The movie develops a travel in time showing one of the biggest conquest of human kind: the domain of fire. It's a 80 thousand years ago beautiful drama. It's probably the best and most accurate prehistoric men movie ever made.

J.J. Annaud did a terrific job ingeniously directing actors that were not supposed to utter a single meaningful word. The three main lead characters are an inspiration to the craft of acting, they play the parts with considerable charisma. The cinematography is lush and really does show exactly what a big world it was back then. I am astounded by the fairly seamless transitions between locations.I mean there is a lot of difference in topography between Canada, Scotland and Kenya.

2. 10,000 BC (2008)

***Quite Underrated And  A Prehistoric Epic***

"Tic'Tic: A good man draws a circle around himself and cares for those within. His woman, his children.

Tic'Tic: Other men draw a larger circle and bring within their brothers and sisters.

Tic'Tic: But some men have a great destiny. They must draw around themselves a circle that includes many, many more.

Tic'Tic: Your father was one of those men. You must decide for yourself whether you are, as well."

"10,000 BC" story begins in the tundra, takes us to jungles, wastelands, and through the desert to the remnants of a dying Post-Atlantean civilization. We are given a myth from prehistory, and it is in the mythology that I find the true strength of this movie. I found it very difficult to be bored when so many symbols were popping out of the woodwork. 

The dialogue is very good, the characters and their acting is fantastic, the whole storyline is thoroughly enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of values such as friendship and trust. 10,000 BC may not be historically accurate, but worthwhile watching many times over. You can't help but getting drawn into this film and feel part of it, hoping the little guy will win.

3. Iceman (1984)

***Powerful Thinking-Head's Science Fiction Movie***

"Doctor Stanley Shephard: [their first view of the Iceman] What do you think?

Maynard: Looks like an indian.

Doctor Stanley Shephard: What kind of an indian?

Maynard: A Cleveland Indian. What do I know? You're the anthropologist. "

A team of arctic-research explorers discover the body of a Neanderthal man frozen in a slab of ice. He is brought to life by Dr. Brady (Lindsay Crouse). The Iceman (John Lone) is placed in an enclosed artificial wilderness housing. Dr. Shepard (Timothy Hutton) is brought in to study the man. However, he goes one stop further by making face to face contact. With the help of Diane, their struggle to identify with the Iceman becomes a personal, and moving experience.

It's truly a brilliant performance by Lone, and probably one of the best portrayals I've ever watched in a film of an actor playing a Neanderthal Man. He almost unrecognizable under all the makeup, but his performance is right on the money, A lot of his acting is through body language, and its really good. And you won't even be able to believe that this is the same guy/actor from The Last Emperor.

4. The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986)

***An Anthropologically interesting drama***

"Brun: You want to be a leader, Broud, but a man who hits his people can never lead the Clan."

"The Clan Of The Cave Bear" is a totally believable story of life as it may have been 50,000 years ago. it portrays primitive people with primitive language, laws and beliefs with an honest affection. it's more of a "documentary" about Daryl Hanna's trials and tribulations in her adopted tribe than it is a plotted story. it comes off more like real life.

It strikes me as reasonably credible anthropologically and its message about the value of human intelligence and initiative is positive and valid. As far as 'accurate' I don't think anyone can claim it is or it isn't, considering that the only clue we have that people even existed at that age in history is a few bones and other circumstantial conjecture.

5. One Million Years B.C. (1966) 

***A Classic Prehistoric And Superior Remake***

"Narrator: This is a story of long, long ago; when the world was just beginning."

John Richardson plays Tumak, a member of the savage Rock tribe who is forced to leave the safety of his cave when he has a run-in with his father, chief Akhoba. After wandering through miles of barren volcanic wasteland, a weary Tumak stumbles into the coastal domain of the peaceful Shell tribe, where he is found by a fishing group comprising of several extremely fit, big-breasted blondes, led by stunner Loana

"One Million Years BC" features some terrific cinematography by Wilkie Cooper, some fairly scary dinosaurs courtesy of Ray Harryhausen, and a decidedly dark atmosphere that at times is quite disturbing. Raquel Welch is the reason most people  cite for watching this film, but she's really only icing on the cake. Besides, Martine Beswick looks even better than Raquel does! 

6. Caveman (1981) 

***A Straight And Simple Story With Excellent Humor***

Ringo goofs up and is banished from his tribe. He and Dennis Quaid (Fred to Starr's Barney)wander around encountering odd Jurassic adventures. Look for Tickle Me Elmo's prehistoric ancestors, bug eyes, screeching high pitched noises, short arms, and all; they are definitely a highlight.

I recommend this movie to anyone who wants just to laugh, and be silly, and not think too hard. Simply enjoy. Ringo is a hoot. He's a great physical comedian, using only his face, body and a vocabulary of grunts to express himself.  Dennis Quaid is perfect as the simple sidekick. Barbara Bach is sexy and sufficiently manipulative. And Shelley Long does the classic good girl perfectly. And the ending is oh-so-satisfying! What more could you want?

7. Year One (2009)

***Not Brilliant But A Good Comedy Movie***

"Zed: You could be my right-hand man.
Oh: I've seen what you do with your right hand. No, thank you."

"Cain: For the crimes- of blasphemy - heresy - conspiracy - treachery - leprosy - puppetry - hyperbole - animal husbandry - sodomy... Oh, it's refusal of sodomy - overt punditry - and the murder of my brother Abel - the prisoners shall be stoned - TO DEATH!"

"Year One", another gem polished by legendary director Harold Ramis, is easily the funniest movie I've seen since Borat. Some of the wittiest biting satire of all time. This is "The Life of Brian" for a new generation, and has a tinge of Monty Python humor . The greatest feat of the film was accomplished when co-writer Judd Apatow  realized the lovable nerd Michael Cera portrays would have instant chemistry with chronic scene-stealer Jack Black. The Duo is the product of prodigy and providence which delivers laughs so fast the audience will miss one joke for laughing at another.

8. When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) 

***Loads Of Fun And Imaginative Adventure Film***

The main character in the film is an attractive blonde woman named Sanna, who is doomed to be sacrificed to the sun, the normal fate of blondes in her particular tribe. She manages to escape by jumping into the sea, and is rescued by Tara, a young man from another tribe. Tara takes a decided fancy to Sanna and her golden locks, provoking Ayak's furious jealousy. A further complication arises when Sanna's own tribe come looking for her.

This film is every bit as tedious as it sounds. One of a few prehistoric films produced by Hammer than depicted humans alongside dinosaurs, When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth is nothing more than cheap fantasy that mixes the excitement of dinosaur attacks with big breasted women in cave girl costumes.

9. History of the World: Part I (1981)

***Mel Brook's Best Prehistoric Comedy Film***

"Narrator: And of course, with the birth of the artist came the inevitable afterbirth... the critic."

"Bearnaise: I don't like your cuffs!... I don't like your cuffs! I don't like your cuffs! A man's cuffs should be even with the tip of his 'pee-pee'. Yours are all the way down to your balls!

Count de Monet: At least I have them!

Bearnaise: Bitch!"

An overview of history from caveman days to the French Revolution, "History Of The World Part 1" introduces us to such characters as Moses, Comics the Roman stand-up philosopher, and King Louis XVI, all played by Brooks' favorite actor - Mel himself. In various bits, we see man emerge from erotically fixated primitives to erotically fixated primitives with silly wigs.

I think this may possibly be Mel Brooks' best film. The humor is non-stop, and should be great for everyone. He revives the "walk this way" gag yet again, and even throws in some more subtle references. I really, really loved the vulgar Oedipus joke.

10. Encino Man (1992)

***Refreshingly Hilarious And Fun Ride***

"Dave: Matt Wilson? I mean, what a jerk! What does she see in him, anyway?

Stoney: Well, he's got the buff spikes chillin' on top of his melon, obviously, right?, - dude, he's checking her cheeks! oh oh! - he's got the serious beak, and his own personal holding company full of fundage, bro, that he weases off of ma... ma...

Dave: [finishing the phrase] ... jor.

Stoney: 18-inch bi's - mine are only 4...

Encino man tells the story of two boys (Dave and Stoney) who uncover a caveman (Link) while digging a pool. They use him to get popular, only to have to whole thing blow up in their faces. It's a feel-good comedy that one can still watch and get a good laugh at.

I couldn't get enough of it! It's so entertaining! Watching the trio of Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, and Sean Astin was truly enchanting. Three handsome men, with extreme talent to entertain! Who could ask for more! I can't say enough good things about this movie!

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