Top 10 Action Movies About Rangers

Description: Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas star in this film about a pair of man-eating lions in Kenya, where a bridge engineer and a hunter must work together to stop the beasts. While not rangers, their role in protecting the workers aligns with the theme.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the Tsavo maneaters, which killed over 130 people in the late 19th century. The lions were portrayed by animatronics and CGI.

Description: A billionaire, played by Anthony Hopkins, and his companions are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, where they must survive against a bear and each other. The survival aspect and the wilderness setting align with the ranger theme.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Canada to replicate the Alaskan wilderness. The bear was a real Kodiak bear named Bart, who was trained to perform in movies.

Description: This film, while centered around fishermen, captures the essence of battling against nature's fury, much like rangers do in their own environments.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, which recounts the real-life events of the Andrea Gail fishing boat. The storm scenes were created using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: Although more about climate change than rangers, the film features characters who must navigate and survive in a suddenly frozen world, showcasing the resilience needed in wilderness survival.

Fact: The film's special effects were groundbreaking at the time, with the creation of massive ice walls and tornadoes. The movie was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual spectacle.

Description: Liam Neeson stars as a rugged oil worker who must lead a group of survivors through the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, facing off against a pack of wolves. While not explicitly about rangers, the survival theme and the wilderness setting make it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film was inspired by the short story "Ghost Walker" by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers. The wolves in the movie were portrayed by real wolves, not CGI.

Description: Although not about a ranger per se, Leonardo DiCaprio's character, Hugh Glass, embodies the spirit of a wilderness protector, surviving in the harsh American frontier after being left for dead by his companions.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the natural progression of the character's physical and emotional journey. DiCaprio ate raw bison liver for one scene, which was not CGI.

Description: Willem Dafoe plays a mercenary hired to hunt down the last Tasmanian tiger, navigating the wilds of Tasmania and facing moral dilemmas. His role as a tracker and protector of nature fits the ranger theme.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Tasmania, providing an authentic backdrop. The Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, was declared extinct in

Description: While not set in a forest, this film about the Coast Guard's rescue mission in a storm showcases the bravery akin to that of rangers, facing the elements to save lives.

Fact: The movie is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue. The film used practical effects and real water tanks for authenticity.

Description: Two strangers, played by Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, must survive in the rugged mountains after a plane crash. Their struggle for survival in the wilderness echoes the ranger's fight against nature's harshness.

Fact: The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies, which provided a stunning backdrop for the survival story. The actors underwent extensive training for the physical demands of their roles.

Description: A pilot, played by Barry Pepper, crash-lands in the Arctic and must survive with the help of an Inuit woman. Their journey through the wilderness embodies the spirit of ranger-like survival and cooperation.

Fact: The film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, providing an authentic Arctic setting. It's based on the short story "Walk Well, My Brother" by Farley Mowat.