Top 10 Arctic Action Movies

Description: This Cold War thriller involves a submarine mission to the Arctic to rescue survivors from a weather station, with espionage and action at its core.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use underwater photography for a major motion picture, showcasing the Arctic underwater environment.

Description: Although more of a horror film, John Carpenter's "The Thing" is set in an Arctic research station where an alien life form begins to assimilate the crew, leading to paranoia and action-packed confrontations.

Fact: The film's special effects, particularly the creature designs, were groundbreaking at the time and still hold up today.

Description: After their plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, a billionaire and his companions must survive against the odds, including a bear attack. The film uses the Arctic setting to enhance the survival and action elements.

Fact: The bear in the film was portrayed by Bart the Bear, who was trained to perform specific actions for the movie.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film features a sudden global weather shift that plunges the world into an ice age, with New York City becoming a frozen battleground for survival. The Arctic theme is central to the plot, showcasing the harsh realities of extreme cold.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was one of the first major films to address climate change, albeit in a dramatized fashion.

Description: U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko investigates a murder in Antarctica, the world's most isolated continent. The film combines elements of a thriller with the harsh Arctic setting, providing a unique backdrop for action.

Fact: This film was based on the graphic novel of the same name by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a group of oil workers must survive not only the brutal cold but also a pack of hungry wolves. The film's setting in the Arctic Circle provides a chilling backdrop to the survival narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in Smithers, British Columbia, where the crew built a set to replicate the Alaskan wilderness. Liam Neeson performed many of his own stunts.

Description: While not set in the Arctic, this film features a Coast Guard rescue mission in the icy waters off Cape Cod, showcasing the bravery and action against the backdrop of a winter storm.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue, one of the most daring small boat rescues in Coast Guard history.

Description: A man stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash must navigate the icy terrain to find help. This film focuses on the raw struggle for survival against the elements, making it a quintessential Arctic action movie.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, and the director, Joe Penna, used real snow and ice to create the harsh Arctic environment.

Description: Set in Antarctica, this film tells the story of a guide who must leave his sled dogs behind in the harsh winter conditions. The action revolves around their struggle for survival and the subsequent rescue mission.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of the 1958 Japanese expedition to Antarctica, where 15 Sakhalin Huskies were left behind.

Description: A pilot crashes in the Arctic and must rely on the survival skills of an Inuit woman he was transporting. The film blends survival drama with cultural insights and action against the Arctic backdrop.

Fact: The film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, and features authentic Inuit culture and language.