10 Must-Watch Movies About Glaciers

Description: Set in Antarctica, this horror film involves an alien life form that can assimilate other organisms, with the icy, glacier-like environment playing a crucial role in the story's isolation and tension.

Fact: The film was remade in 2011, but the original is often considered superior for its practical effects and atmosphere.

Description: This film focuses on the ascent of K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, where climbers encounter glaciers and ice falls, showcasing the dangers of glacier travel.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Pakistan, with real climbers performing many of the stunts.

Description: This animated adventure comedy is set during the ice age, where glaciers play a significant role in the environment and the plot, as animals navigate through a world of ice and snow.

Fact: The film was originally going to be a drama, but was changed to a comedy to appeal to a broader audience.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film features a sudden global superstorm that leads to a new ice age, with glaciers rapidly advancing across the world. It's a thrilling depiction of how glaciers can change the world in an instant.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The movie's special effects were so realistic that some viewers believed it could actually happen.

Description: Although not directly about glaciers, this film is inspired by the real-life story of Ötzi the Iceman, a well-preserved natural mummy of a man who lived around 3300 BCE, found in a glacier in the Ötztal Alps.

Fact: The film's title refers to the nickname given to the actual mummy due to its discovery in the ice.

Description: While not exclusively about glaciers, the film features a group of oil workers stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, dealing with sub-zero temperatures and icy landscapes, akin to glacier conditions.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, where the crew had to deal with real-life harsh winter conditions.

Description: Set in the 1820s, this film includes scenes where the protagonist, Hugh Glass, must survive in the harsh winter conditions of the Rocky Mountains, which are covered in glaciers and ice.

Fact: The film was shot in harsh winter conditions in Canada and Argentina, with Leonardo DiCaprio enduring real-life freezing temperatures.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the SS Pendleton rescue, where the crew faced harsh winter conditions, including ice and snow, which are reminiscent of glacier environments.

Fact: The movie was shot in Massachusetts, with scenes involving ice and snow to simulate the harsh conditions of the rescue.

Description: This Disney animated film features a kingdom plunged into an eternal winter, with scenes of ice and snow that evoke the atmosphere of a glacier.

Fact: The song "Let It Go" became an anthem for empowerment, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Description: While primarily about the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, the film includes scenes of the Khumbu Icefall, a glacier that climbers must navigate, highlighting the perilous nature of glacier travel.

Fact: The film was shot on location at Everest Base Camp, with actors undergoing rigorous training to simulate the conditions at high altitude.