If you enjoyed the thrilling disaster film 'Oceans Rising' (2017), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same heart-pounding action, suspense, and high-stakes drama. Whether you're a fan of natural disaster films or just love a good survival story, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Twister (1996)
Description: A thrilling chase through tornado alley, showcasing the raw power of nature and scientists risking their lives to study extreme weather.
Fact: The film used groundbreaking special effects to create realistic tornadoes. Many scenes were shot using actual storm footage.


Armageddon (1998)
Description: A high-energy disaster film about a team of oil drillers sent to space to stop an asteroid from destroying Earth.
Fact: The film's asteroid surface scenes were shot in a real volcanic area. It held the record for most edits in a film for several years.


Deep Impact (1998)
Description: Focuses on humanity's response to an impending comet collision, blending personal drama with large-scale disaster scenarios.
Fact: One of two asteroid-impact films released in


The Perfect Storm (2000)
Description: Based on true events, this film depicts fishermen battling an unprecedented storm at sea, highlighting nature's unpredictability.
Fact: The storm sequences were created using a massive water tank and CGI. It's based on the 1991 Halloween Nor'easter that sank the Andrea Gail.


The Core (2003)
Description: A sci-fi disaster film about a team's mission to save Earth by journeying to its core, featuring extreme environmental phenomena.
Fact: The movie's premise of Earth's core stopping was scientifically implausible but made for dramatic storytelling. It used a mix of practical effects and early CGI.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Description: A high-stakes disaster film focusing on catastrophic climate change, featuring extreme weather events and humanity's struggle to survive.
Fact: The film's depiction of a sudden ice age was inspired by the real-life theory of abrupt climate change. It used groundbreaking visual effects for its time to create realistic storm sequences.


Poseidon (2006)
Description: A remake about passengers fighting for survival after a rogue wave capsizes their luxury liner, featuring intense underwater sequences.
Fact: The entire ship set could tilt to 45 degrees for realism. It was one of the first films to extensively use digital water effects.


2012 (2009)
Description: Centers around global cataclysmic events, including massive floods and earthquakes, with a focus on survival against overwhelming natural forces.
Fact: The film's doomsday scenario was loosely based on the Mayan calendar's end date. It features one of the most expensive and elaborate disaster sequences ever filmed.


Geostorm (2017)
Description: Explores the concept of climate control technology gone wrong, leading to worldwide weather catastrophes and political intrigue.
Fact: The film's original release was delayed by nearly a year for extensive reshoots. It features an international space station designed to control global weather.


San Andreas (2015)
Description: A disaster thriller depicting the aftermath of a massive earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, with intense rescue missions and survival themes.
Fact: The movie consulted real seismologists to create scientifically plausible earthquake scenarios. Its aerial shots of California were entirely CGI.
