69 Wilderness Survival Films

Long ago, Keda, a young hunter, gets lost and must find his way back to his tribe after a bison hunt goes wrong. Along the way, he unexpectedly finds an ally.

Against the backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness during the Klondike Gold Rush, John Thornton is a determined man seeking justice, not wealth. As a mail carrier, he undertakes a dangerous 600-mile winter journey from Skagway to Dawson. Thornton's intelligence and…

During World War II, a small group of people survive a shipwreck and find themselves stranded in a damaged lifeboat. Adrift on the ocean, they face constant danger from the weather and enemy ships while struggling to stay alive. To…

This is the true story of Thor Heyerdahl's daring 1947 voyage across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft. He aimed to demonstrate that pre-Columbian South Americans could have settled in Polynesia.

The Robinson family is shipwrecked on an unexplored island filled with unique animals. They learn to thrive, building a life in nature. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when pirates arrive, seeking to exploit the island's resources. This story of survival…

In a medieval castle and its shadowy forest, Ronia, the daughter of a strong-willed robber chief, forms an unexpected friendship with Birk, son of her father's enemy. Their innocent connection deepens as they explore the wilderness, encountering fantastical creatures like…

Eight-year-old Tom and eleven-year-old Benjamin go to Stockholm for the summer to visit their father, a man they haven't seen much since he separated from their mother. Tom especially doesn't know much about his father, who seems unusual and always…

In 1992, after graduating from Emory University as a high-achieving student and athlete, Christopher McCandless gives up everything. He donates his $24,000 savings to charity and travels by hitchhiking to Alaska, where he intends to live self-sufficiently in the wilderness.

Thirteen-year-old Brian is the only survivor of a plane crash that went largely unnoticed. Stranded alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must rely on his resourcefulness to find food and shelter, and to protect himself from dangerous wildlife while hoping…

In a desolate, post-apocalyptic America, a father and son journey through a landscape devoid of life, marked only by ash and wind. The cold is extreme, and snow brings a monotonous grayness. They are headed south, hoping for warmth, but…

In Viking-era Scandinavia, an extraterrestrial crash brings a man from another world to Earth, along with a dangerous alien creature. To combat the monster, the man must combine his futuristic technology with the weapons of the Vikings.

Years after a global disaster has decimated Earth's population, an astronaut from the isolated Space Colony Kepler faces a critical choice. This decision will determine the future for the remaining people on both Earth and the colony.

A mercenary named Martin travels from Europe to the Tasmanian wilderness on a mission. He has been hired by a mysterious biotechnology company to find the last surviving Tasmanian tiger.

A daring crew on a first-ever mission to Mars faces a terrifying alien encounter during their return journey to Earth. An unexpected stowaway arrives on their rescue ship, and its origins are unknown. The astronauts must work together under pressure…

Alone except for her dog and four camels, an Australian woman seeks solitude on a journey across the desert. She travels from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean, traveling solo.

In the Mayan world, a man's peaceful life is shattered when invaders arrive. He's forced on a dangerous journey to a land of fear and control, where he faces certain death. Driven by love for his family and his wife,…

During a period of widespread famine, a survivalist maintains a secluded farm in the woods. His isolated life is disrupted when two women in search of food and refuge stumble upon his property, putting his existence at risk.

Japan, 1944. Hiroo Onoda, a 22-year-old trained intelligence operative, encounters a dissenting philosophy: survive at all costs; do not commit suicide; the mission takes precedence over everything. He is dispatched to Lubang, a Philippine island where American forces are preparing…

Twenty years after World War IV, a small group of survivors struggles to live in a harsh, ruined world where resources are limited and danger is everywhere. Eighteen-year-old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers trying to survive. In…

Buck, a friendly dog living a comfortable life in California, is abruptly taken to the rugged Yukon Territory during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. He joins a mail delivery dog sled team as a new recruit and eventually becomes…

Joan Wilder is pulled back into a world of international danger when an Arab dignitary offers her a biography project. She soon discovers this is a trap, and she's caught in his dangerous scheme. Jack Colton and Ralph arrive to…

During the American Civil War, John Dunbar, a soldier struggling with despair after a severe battlefield injury, is assigned to Fort Sedgwick, a remote outpost in the Western frontier. At the outpost, he finds purpose and forms a deep bond…

In the secluded Forest Park near Portland, Oregon, a father and daughter maintain a seemingly idyllic yet isolated life, rarely interacting with the outside world. However, a minor error draws the attention of authorities, forcing them into a growingly unpredictable…

In 1931, three Aboriginal girls flee after being taken from their families to work as servants. They embark on a journey across the vast Australian Outback.

To mark the 100th anniversary of Jack London's death, director Fx Goby has adapted the author's acclaimed story, "To Build a Fire," a tragic tale of a trapper and his dog in the freezing Yukon, into an animated short film.

A flight crew is dispatched to shut down a failing oil rig in the Mongolian Gobi Desert. During the return flight to Beijing aboard a C-119 cargo plane, Captain Frank Towns and co-pilot A.J. Struggle to maintain control when a…

Over 5300 years ago in the Ötztal Alps, a leader of a Neolithic clan seeks revenge for the brutal killing of his people and the theft of their sacred shrine.

Inspired by stories of the Gold Rush, a young boy journeys to the Yukon and develops a strong bond with a courageous Alsatian dog named Buck.

In the 1820s, frontiersman Hugh Glass is mauled by a bear and left for dead by his companions. He then embarks on a journey of revenge against those who abandoned him.

In northern Canada, a confident bush pilot relies on modern technology, believing he's prepared for anything. He reluctantly agrees to fly a local Indigenous woman to a medical center, but a plane crash forces them to survive and find their…

Haunted by a painful history, a woman embarks on a transformative journey: a thousand-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, seeking a fresh start.

During a remote wilderness hike, a couple becomes lost within the territory of an aggressive black bear.

Fourteen-year-old Mackenzie is sent to live with her uncle in Juneau after her mother is unable to care for her. The situation at his home quickly becomes difficult, so she runs away to be with her mother in Seattle. During…

Novelist Joan Wilder lives a quiet life, preferring her imagination to reality. Her routine is shattered when a mysterious package arrives, offering a chance to save her sister from kidnappers. The ransom sends Joan on a dangerous journey through South…

A diverse group of prisoners escapes from a Siberian gulag during World War II. They begin a dangerous journey through five countries, fighting for freedom and trying to survive.

A man stranded in the Arctic is finally expecting rescue. But a sudden accident ruins his chance, forcing him to choose between staying safe at his camp or risking a dangerous journey into the wilderness for a possible escape.

In 1967, Dick Proenneke, at 50, retired to build a cabin in the remote wilderness of what is now Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. Using color footage he filmed himself, the documentary follows his journey to this isolated location and…

A prospector, a trapper, and their sled dog face the harsh conditions of the Klondike as they journey towards the goldfields.

In World War II, two enemy fighter pilots meet after each other shoots down their plane over a barren area. To stay alive, they have to ignore the rules of combat.

This true story follows a Uruguayan rugby team as they struggle to survive after their plane crashes in the Andes. Facing brutal conditions and limited food, they fight relentlessly to stay alive. The film shows their determination and the strength…

College friends gather for a forest getaway, only to find themselves hunted by a sinister force within the woods.

In December 2004, Maria, Henry, and their three sons start their winter vacation in Thailand. The day after Christmas, their peaceful holiday becomes a terrifying nightmare when a monstrous roar echoes from the ocean, followed by a massive wave that…

This prehistoric story follows a young mammoth hunter as he ventures into unknown lands to ensure his tribe's survival.

After a tough five weeks working at an Alaskan oil refinery, a group of workers, headed by skilled marksman John Ottway, are on a flight home for a break. A severe storm forces their plane to crash in the remote…

Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive, is deeply in love with Kelly, a Ph.D. Student, and they plan to marry. His flight to Malaysia crashes at sea in a violent storm, leaving him as the sole survivor stranded on a remote…

Robinson Crusoe, the classic tale of a man stranded on a deserted island following a shipwreck.

A quiet mountain man living in isolation is drawn into a dangerous conflict when he becomes the target of local Native American tribes. The conflict begins after he displays impressive fighting skills in confrontations with the tribes' warriors. He must…

In 1909, two explorers struggle to survive after being abandoned during a Danish expedition in the icy wilderness of Greenland.

While sailing alone in the Indian Ocean, an experienced sailor discovers his ship is leaking after hitting a container. His radio and navigation are broken, and he unknowingly sails into a severe storm, narrowly surviving. He hopes ocean currents will…

In 1981, a hopeful young adventurer journeys into the Bolivian Amazon with two friends and a guide hiding a troubled past. Their expedition quickly becomes a desperate struggle for survival as they face both the worst in people and the…

Magazine editor Robin Monroe vacations with her boyfriend Frank on the South Pacific island of Makatea. While there, she needs to hire pilot Quinn Harris for a work trip to Tahiti – they previously met on their flight to Makatea.…

In a kingdom's remote region, a reserved yet formidable warrior defends the land from monsters and supernatural threats. He keeps a collection of severed heads, missing only that of the creature that murdered his daughter. Fueled by vengeance, he journeys…

Following a global catastrophe, a group of survivors establishes a community. One man embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his beloved, who remains trapped in the zombie-infested wilderness.

Ricky, a rebellious city youth, flees with his grumpy foster uncle into the remote forests of New Zealand. This sparks a nationwide search, compelling them to overcome their contrasting personalities and rely on each other for survival.

Set in a near-future, two young women living in a secluded, ancient forest realize the world outside is collapsing. Isolated and with little information beyond whispers, they must battle threats from outsiders, disease, isolation, and dwindling food supplies.

Robinson Crusoe leaves Britain after a violent act related to his love for Mary. He is shipwrecked and stranded alone on an uncharted island. He struggles to survive in the wilderness. His life changes when he meets Friday, a native…

In Britain, 117 A.D., Quintus Dias is the only survivor of a Pictish attack on a Roman fort. He joins General Virilus and the famed Ninth Legion on a mission to eradicate the Picts and eliminate their leader, Gorlacon.

After a plane crash leaves them stranded on a mountain, two strangers must cooperate to survive the harsh, snowy environment. Realizing rescue won't come, they begin a dangerous trek through hundreds of miles of wilderness, supporting each other as they…

Following the collapse of the Inca Empire, a bold Spanish expedition journeys into the Amazon to find the legendary city of El Dorado. Captain Aguirre leads the men on a dangerous trek through unexplored territory, driven by the hope of…

After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, wealthy businessman Charles Morse must fight to survive alongside two other passengers: Robert, a photographer, and his assistant, Stephen. With few supplies and a long journey ahead, Charles tries to organize a…

During the Vietnam War, a U.S. Fighter pilot faces an intense fight for survival after his plane is shot down over Laos.

After their ship crashes on a distant planet, the stranded passengers discover that they face more than just a hardened criminal: deadly creatures hide in the darkness. The planet is also about to be plunged into a total eclipse. As…

After washing ashore on a deserted tropical island, Jenn quickly discovers she is utterly alone. She must battle not only the harsh environment but also a sinister presence that emerges each night.

In the rugged Western frontier, Captain John Boyd is called to investigate the strange disappearances at Fort Spencer. Arriving with his regiment, he meets a wounded frontiersman who recounts a disturbing massacre in the wilderness – the guide for the…

A group of troubled teenagers are exiled to a remote island in Britain following a death among their fellow inmates. There, they are forced to struggle for their lives.

This true story follows British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett in the 1920s. He found clues suggesting a lost, sophisticated civilization in the Amazon rainforest. Fawcett vanished while attempting to locate this civilization.

Following a devastating pandemic, a father, given just 48 hours to live after contracting the virus, desperately searches for a safe place for his infant daughter.

A Cro-Magnon tribe faces a desperate struggle when their fire unexpectedly goes out. To ensure their survival, three warriors journey through a dangerous prehistoric world filled with rival tribes and dangerous creatures. As they navigate treacherous landscapes, the warriors encounter…

After his clan clashes with a Native American tribe, a young Viking boy is left behind. He's taken in by the tribe and grows up among them, eventually becoming their protector when the Norsemen return to attack.