If you were captivated by the gripping survival drama '6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain' (2017), you'll love these 10 similar movies and shows. This article explores heart-pounding tales of resilience, human endurance, and the will to survive against all odds—perfect for fans of true-life adventure stories.

Alive (1993)
Description: Based on a true story, this film depicts the struggle for survival in the Andes after a plane crash, highlighting teamwork and extreme measures to stay alive.
Fact: The survivors resorted to cannibalism to stay alive, a controversial aspect that the film addresses directly.


The Edge (1997)
Description: A survival thriller about a man stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, battling both the elements and a predatory bear.
Fact: The bear in the film was a trained animal named Bart, who also appeared in other Hollywood films.


Vertical Limit (2000)
Description: A high-stakes mountaineering adventure that explores themes of sacrifice, survival, and the dangers of extreme altitudes.
Fact: The film features extensive stunt work and was shot in New Zealand's Southern Alps, standing in for the Himalayas.


Touching the Void (2003)
Description: A documentary-style film that recounts a true story of mountaineering survival, emphasizing human resilience and the will to live.
Fact: The film blends interviews with the actual survivors and dramatic reenactments of their ordeal.


Into the Wild (2007)
Description: A poignant story of a man who abandons civilization to live in the wilderness, exploring themes of freedom, isolation, and self-discovery.
Fact: The film was shot in many of the actual locations visited by Christopher McCandless, including the infamous bus in Alaska.


The Way Back (2010)
Description: A tale of endurance and survival, following a group of prisoners who escape a Siberian gulag and trek across harsh landscapes to freedom.
Fact: The film is inspired by a controversial memoir, with some historians questioning its accuracy.


127 Hours (2010)
Description: A true story of survival against all odds, focusing on one man's desperate struggle to free himself from a remote canyon.
Fact: The real-life protagonist, Aron Ralston, makes a cameo appearance in the film.


The Revenant (2015)
Description: A gripping survival story set in harsh wilderness, showcasing human endurance against extreme conditions and nature's brutality.
Fact: The film was shot using only natural light to enhance realism, and Leonardo DiCaprio actually ate raw bison liver for one scene.


Wild (2014)
Description: A transformative journey of a woman hiking the Pacific Crest Trail alone, dealing with personal demons and the challenges of the wild.
Fact: Reese Witherspoon carried a real backpack weighing up to 65 pounds during filming to authentically portray the physical strain.


Everest (2015)
Description: A harrowing tale of survival against the odds, focusing on a group of climbers facing life-threatening conditions on the world's highest peak.
Fact: The movie was filmed in the Italian Alps and Nepal, with some scenes shot at Everest Base Camp.
