In times of crisis, the evacuation of patients can be a harrowing yet inspiring tale of human endurance and medical heroism. This curated list of films delves into the heart of such scenarios, offering viewers not just entertainment but also a profound look at the challenges faced by medical professionals and patients alike. From natural disasters to wartime evacuations, these stories are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the dedication of those in the medical field.

Deep Impact (1998)
Description: This disaster film includes scenes of mass evacuations, including from hospitals, as humanity prepares for the impact of a comet that could end life on Earth.
Fact: The film was one of two major asteroid/comet impact movies released in 1998, the other being "Armageddon."


Deep Impact (1998)
Description: This disaster film includes scenes of mass evacuations, including from hospitals, as humanity prepares for the impact of a comet that could end life on Earth.
Fact: The film was one of two major asteroid/comet impact movies released in 1998, the other being "Armageddon."


The Hurricane (1999)
Description: While primarily a biographical drama, it includes scenes where the protagonist, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, is evacuated from prison during a hurricane, showcasing the chaos and urgency of such situations.
Fact: Denzel Washington's portrayal of Rubin Carter earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.


The Hurricane (1999)
Description: While primarily a biographical drama, it includes scenes where the protagonist, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, is evacuated from prison during a hurricane, showcasing the chaos and urgency of such situations.
Fact: Denzel Washington's portrayal of Rubin Carter earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Description: While not solely about patient evacuation, this film features a significant subplot where medical staff and patients are evacuated from a hospital in New York City as a new ice age descends upon the world.
Fact: The film's special effects were so realistic that it led to increased public interest in climate change and global warming.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Description: While not solely about patient evacuation, this film features a significant subplot where medical staff and patients are evacuated from a hospital in New York City as a new ice age descends upon the world.
Fact: The film's special effects were so realistic that it led to increased public interest in climate change and global warming.


The Impossible (2012)
Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a family's struggle to survive and reunite after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, with scenes of hospital evacuations and medical care under extreme conditions.
Fact: Naomi Watts, who played Maria Belón, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.


The Impossible (2012)
Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a family's struggle to survive and reunite after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, with scenes of hospital evacuations and medical care under extreme conditions.
Fact: Naomi Watts, who played Maria Belón, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.


The Finest Hours (2016)
Description: This film recounts the true story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue of the crew from the SS Pendleton, including several injured men, during a fierce storm off Cape Cod. It's a gripping tale of bravery and the lengths to which people will go to save lives.
Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with some scenes filmed in the actual locations where the events took place. The real-life rescue was one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.


The Finest Hours (2016)
Description: This film recounts the true story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue of the crew from the SS Pendleton, including several injured men, during a fierce storm off Cape Cod. It's a gripping tale of bravery and the lengths to which people will go to save lives.
Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with some scenes filmed in the actual locations where the events took place. The real-life rescue was one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.
