Top 10 Jungle Rescue Adventure Films

Description: A group of adventurers, including a primatologist, a tech genius, and mercenaries, venture into the Congo to find a lost city of diamonds, but their mission turns into a rescue when they encounter hostile locals and deadly gorillas.

Fact: The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel, and the CGI gorillas were groundbreaking at the time.

Description: While not strictly about rescuers, this film features a rescue mission of sorts as engineers and hunters are sent to protect workers from man-eating lions during the construction of a railway bridge in Tsavo, Kenya.

Fact: The film is based on a true story, and the lions' skins are still on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Description: A documentary crew in the Amazon finds themselves in a life-or-death situation when they encounter a giant anaconda. Their journey becomes a rescue mission as they try to escape the snake's grasp.

Fact: The film was shot in Brazil, and the crew had to deal with real anacondas, which were used for close-up shots.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a billionaire, a photographer, and a model must survive against the elements and a man-eating bear. Their journey becomes a rescue mission when they must find their way back to civilization.

Fact: Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins performed many of their own stunts, including the bear attack scenes, which were done with a real bear named Bart.

Description: A bounty hunter is sent to retrieve a man from the Amazon jungle, but his mission turns into a rescue when he discovers the man's involvement with local rebels and treasure hunters.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he fights a capoeira master.

Description: While not set in a jungle, this film features a group of women on a spelunking trip who must rescue each other from cave-dwelling creatures, showcasing themes of survival and rescue in extreme conditions.

Fact: The film was shot in the UK, and the cave sets were built to be as realistic as possible, adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.

Description: A group of friends on vacation in Mexico venture into the jungle to find a lost Mayan temple, only to be trapped by hostile locals. Their struggle to survive and escape becomes a harrowing rescue mission.

Fact: The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, to replicate the jungle setting of Mexico.

Description: A group of activists crash-land in the Amazon and are captured by a cannibalistic tribe. Their struggle for survival and eventual rescue attempt makes for a gripping tale of jungle adventure.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1980 Italian cannibal film "Cannibal Holocaust" and was directed by Eli Roth, known for his horror films.

Description: Although primarily a coming-of-age story, Mowgli's journey back to the man-village with the help of his animal friends can be seen as a rescue mission, showcasing the jungle's dangers and the need for survival skills.

Fact: The film used a mix of live-action and CGI, with Neel Sethi being the only live actor, interacting with CGI animals in real-time.

Description: This film follows the real-life expedition of British explorer Percy Fawcett into the Amazon jungle in search of an ancient lost city. It's a tale of obsession, adventure, and the ultimate rescue mission when Fawcett and his team go missing.

Fact: The film was shot in Colombia, which provided the perfect backdrop for the Amazon jungle. Also, Charlie Hunnam, who plays Fawcett, lost 40 pounds for the role to portray the physical toll of the expedition.