Top 10 Survival at Sea Movies

Description: A couple discovers sunken treasure off the coast of Bermuda, but their adventure turns into a fight for survival as they face both human and natural threats.

Fact: The film was based on Peter Benchley's novel, who also wrote "Jaws." It was one of the first films to use underwater cinematography extensively.

Description: A deep-sea drilling crew encounters mysterious phenomena and must survive both the crushing pressure of the ocean and the unknown forces below.

Fact: James Cameron, the director, developed a special underwater filming system for this movie. The film's underwater scenes were shot in a massive tank built specifically for the production.

Description: A team of underwater scientists at a military base on the ocean floor must fight for their lives when their habitat is threatened by a mysterious creature.

Fact: This film was one of several underwater-themed movies released around the same time, including "The Abyss" and "Leviathan." It was shot in a large water tank to simulate the deep-sea environment.

Description: While not strictly a sea survival film, this movie features a bridge-building project in Africa where workers are stalked by man-eating lions, creating a survival scenario akin to being stranded at sea.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the Tsavo maneaters. The lions were portrayed by animatronics, CGI, and real lions, making for a terrifyingly realistic portrayal.

Description: This film tells the true story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat caught in the "perfect storm" of 1991. It's a gripping tale of the crew's struggle against the elements, showcasing the harsh reality of life at sea.

Fact: The film was based on the best-selling book by Sebastian Junger. The storm scenes were created using a combination of real footage, CGI, and a massive wave tank.

Description: A couple is left behind by their scuba diving group, stranded in shark-infested waters. This low-budget film captures the terror of isolation and the primal fear of being hunted.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, who were left behind by their dive boat in

Description: After a shipwreck, young Pi Patel finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. This visually stunning film explores themes of faith, survival, and the human spirit's resilience.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Director for Ang Lee. The CGI tiger, Richard Parker, was so realistic that many viewers believed a real tiger was used.

Description: This film recounts the harrowing tale of the whaleship Essex, which inspired Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick." It's a story of survival, madness, and the confrontation with nature's fury.

Fact: The film was shot on location in the Canary Islands and used real-life whaling techniques to capture the authenticity of the era. Chris Hemsworth underwent extensive physical training for his role.

Description: Robert Redford stars as a lone sailor whose boat is struck by a shipping container, leaving him to battle the elements in a desperate fight for survival.

Fact: Redford is the only actor in the film, delivering a powerful performance with minimal dialogue. The film was shot in chronological order to capture the natural progression of the character's ordeal.

Description: Based on a true story, this film recounts the Coast Guard's daring rescue of the crew of the SS Pendleton, split in half by a storm off the New England coast in 1952.

Fact: The rescue operation was one of the most daring in Coast Guard history. The film used real-life footage and recreated the storm conditions for authenticity.