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Survival Adventure movies

The goal is staying alive: extreme conditions, isolation, scarce resources, and endurance over a classic villain.

Against the Ice

1. Against the Ice

Drama Adventure History Survival Adventure
6.5
20221h 41min

Overview

A seasoned captain and a young engineer set out to collect a lost expedition’s records, but when the ship sails away and the ice closes in, they must cross a killing ground of frostbite, starvation, and prowling polar bears with nothing left to lose.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Survival under isolation, Duty versus loyalty, Resource scarcity and sacrifice, Mental strain and endurance, Duty in arctic exploration

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Love and Monsters

2. Love and Monsters

Comedy Adventure Science Fiction Action Survival Adventure
6.9
20201h 49min

Overview

Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Trust and betrayal, Coming of age resilience, Intercolony cooperation, Rebuilding communities after disaster, Found family under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Greenland

3. Greenland

Action Adventure Thriller Science Fiction Epic Action
6.4
20202h

Overview

John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

Themes

Family resilience under crisis, Insulin access and medical need, Emergency sheltering pressure, Mob dynamics during evacuation, Trust under duress and betrayal, Evacuation infrastructure fragility

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Underwater

4. Underwater

Horror Science Fiction Action Adventure Alien Contact Sci-Fi
5.9
20201h 35min

Overview

After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor to make it to safety in a race against time.

Themes

"movie: underwater. genres: horror, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Horror, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: monster, Self sacrifice, Deep sea, Monster, Self sacrifice, Deep sea full keywords list: monster, Self sacrifice, Deep sea, Animal attack, Giant monster, Earthquake, Survival, Nuclear explosion, Disaster, Cryptozoology, Female protagonist, Underwater, Survival horror, Animal killing, Creature feature, Mechanical engineering, Researcher, Trapped underwater, Lovecraftian, Humanoid alien, 2050s. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical limits of technology and the consequences of corporate negligence in the pursuit of progress. it highlights the fragility of human life in the face of nature's overwhelming power and the moral dilemmas faced in survival situations."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Arctic

5. Arctic

Drama Adventure Survival Adventure Tragic Drama
6.8
20181h 38min

Overview

A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Dependence on rescue mechanisms, Moral tension in care, Endurance and tactical decision-making, Conflict with nature's unpredictability, Resilience under extreme conditions

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Alpha

6. Alpha

Adventure Drama Survival Adventure
6.6
20181h 37min

Overview

In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.

Themes

Leadership under uncertainty, Interspecies collaboration, Wolf bond, Isolation and adaptation, Survival under harsh climate, Bonding through hardship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Darkest Minds

7. The Darkest Minds

Action Adventure Drama Superhero Action Survival Adventure
5.7
20181h 45min

Overview

After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.

Themes

"movie: the darkest minds. genres: action, Adventure, Drama, Action, Adventure, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Dystopia, Super power, Based on novel or book, Dystopia, Super power full keywords list: based on novel or book, Dystopia, Super power, Children on the run, Woman director, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the moral implications of power, Particularly in the context of youth and survival. it raises questions about the sacrifices made for safety and the emotional costs of erasing painful memories."

Available on

Amazon Video
fuboTV
Google Play Movies
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Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell

8. Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell

Action Adventure Science Fiction Survival Adventure Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.0
20181h 38min

Overview

Burt Gummer and Travis Welker find themselves in a fight for survival after investigating deadly giant worm attacks in the Canadian arctic.

Themes

"movie: tremors: a cold day in hell. genres: action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction main themes: monster, Sequel, Creature, Monster, Sequel, Creature full keywords list: monster, Sequel, Creature, Graboids, Giant worm, Power wagon. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival against nature's monstrous creations and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the manipulation of biological entities for human gain. it raises questions about the consequences of scientific experimentation and the lengths individuals will go to protect their loved ones and their way of life."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Mountain Between Us

9. The Mountain Between Us

Drama Adventure Romance Survival Adventure Bittersweet Romance
6.4
20171h 49min

Overview

Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.

Themes

Isolation vs connection, Trust under crisis, Resilience in wilderness, Past trauma and coping, Survival under extreme conditions, Romance amid adversity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Jungle

10. Jungle

Adventure Drama Thriller Survival Adventure Survival Thriller
6.7
20171h 55min

Overview

Deep in the Bolivian jungle, a young adventurer uncovers the truth about his guide’s hidden past. The revelation shatters the group and turns their trek into a manhunt, as the jungle closes in and the one person who knows too much becomes the easiest prey.

Themes

Trust vs suspicion, Survival under threat, Deception and consequences, Leadership under stress, Isolation and endurance, Hallucination and fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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