7 Highest Rated Extreme Survival Movies 

Survival movies have always been a popular genre among moviegoers. They depict characters who are forced to confront life-threatening situations and overcome them using their strength, courage, and intelligence. In extreme survival movies, the stakes are even higher, as characters are pushed to their physical and mental limits in order to survive in some of the most hostile environments on earth. In this article, we will take a look at seven of the highest-rated extreme survival movies of all time.

The Revenant (2015)

The Revenant is a movie based on the true story of Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who was mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his companions. The movie follows Glass's struggle to survive in the harsh winter wilderness of the American West, as he battles starvation, freezing temperatures, and hostile Native American tribes. The movie is known for its intense and realistic portrayal of survival in the wilderness, and for Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar-winning performance as Hugh Glass.

127 Hours (2010)

127 Hours is based on the true story of Aron Ralston, a hiker who became trapped in a remote canyon in Utah when a boulder fell on his arm. The movie depicts Ralston's desperate struggle to survive for five days with no food or water, before amputating his own arm with a dull knife in order to escape. The movie is known for its claustrophobic atmosphere and James Franco's powerful performance as Aron Ralston.

Alive (1993)

Alive is based on the true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. The survivors were forced to confront extreme cold, hunger, and isolation as they waited for rescue, resorting to cannibalism in order to stay alive. The movie is known for its stark portrayal of survival in extreme conditions, and for the strong performances of its ensemble cast.

Touching the Void (2003)

Touching the Void is a documentary-style movie based on the true story of two climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, who attempted to climb the Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes. When Simpson broke his leg on the descent, Yates was forced to make a difficult decision that would ultimately lead to Simpson's survival. The movie is known for its breathtaking cinematography and its powerful portrayal of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity.

Into the Wild (2007)

Into the Wild is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who left his comfortable life behind to live off the land in the Alaskan wilderness. The movie depicts McCandless's struggles to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment, as he battles hunger, cold, and solitude. The movie is known for its powerful themes of self-discovery and the search for meaning in life, as well as for Emile Hirsch's nuanced performance as Christopher McCandless.

The Grey (2011)

The Grey is a survival movie that follows a group of oil workers who are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after their plane crashes. As they struggle to survive in the cold and hostile environment, they are stalked by a pack of wolves who see them as intruders in their territory. The movie is known for its tense and suspenseful atmosphere, as well as for Liam Neeson's strong performance as the leader of the group.

Cast Away (2000)

Cast Away is a survival movie that follows Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive who becomes stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean after his plane crashes. As he struggles to survive on the island, he is forced to confront his own mortality and his isolation from the rest of the world