10 Thrilling Films About Drought

Description: While more about flooding, this film captures the desperation of farmers facing both drought and flood, highlighting the precarious balance of water in agriculture.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Tennessee, showcasing the real-life struggles of farmers. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Description: This legal drama, based on John Grisham's novel, involves a young lawyer fighting for justice in a case involving insurance fraud related to a drought-stricken family's medical bills.

Fact: The film features a young Matt Damon in one of his early leading roles. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, known for his work on "The Godfather" series.

Description: While not solely about drought, this film includes scenes of extreme weather conditions leading to drought-like situations, showcasing the dire consequences of climate change.

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

Description: While not directly about drought, this film deals with environmental issues in the Arctic, where the melting permafrost leads to psychological and physical drought-like conditions for the characters.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland to capture the eerie, isolated atmosphere. It was also one of the first films to address the psychological effects of climate change.

Description: This post-apocalyptic film, based on Cormac McCarthy's novel, features a world where a cataclysmic event has led to a severe drought, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction.

Fact: Viggo Mortensen lost 30 pounds for his role to portray the physical toll of the journey. The film was shot in various locations to depict a desolate, barren landscape.

Description: Set in a post-apocalyptic world where water is scarce, this film follows Eli, who travels across a barren landscape with a mysterious book, highlighting the struggle for survival in a drought-stricken world.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew to maintain the surprise. The movie was shot in New Mexico to capture the desolate, drought-like environment.

Description: In this post-apocalyptic thriller, survivors live underground due to a new ice age, but the film touches on themes of resource scarcity, including water, leading to desperate measures.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto, using a former military base to create the underground colony setting. It explores themes of human survival in extreme conditions.

Description: Although primarily a rescue drama, the film's backdrop is a severe storm that leads to drought-like conditions, emphasizing the value of water and the human spirit's resilience.

Fact: The film is based on a true story from 1952, where the Coast Guard performed one of the most daring rescues in its history. The movie was shot in Massachusetts, where the real events took place.

Description: This documentary by Ken Burns focuses on the American Dust Bowl, a period of severe drought and dust storms in the 1930s, offering a real-life perspective on the devastating effects of drought.

Fact: The documentary features interviews with survivors of the Dust Bowl, providing firsthand accounts of the era. It was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

Description: Set in the aftermath of World War I, this film explores the theme of drought in rural Australia, where a father searches for his sons, facing the harsh realities of water scarcity.

Fact: Russell Crowe, who stars in the film, also directed it, marking his directorial debut. The film was shot in Turkey and Australia, capturing the stark contrast between the two landscapes.