Top 10 Iceberg Action Movies

Description: This sci-fi horror film set in Antarctica involves an alien life form that thrives in the icy environment, creating a tense atmosphere of isolation and survival.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, where the crew built an entire Antarctic research station set. The movie's special effects were groundbreaking for its time.

Description: This survival thriller involves a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, where ice and snow play a significant role in the characters' struggle to survive.

Fact: The film features a scene where Alec Baldwin's character teaches Anthony Hopkins' character how to make fire using a bow drill, which was actually performed by Hopkins himself.

Description: While primarily a romantic drama, the sinking of the Titanic due to an iceberg collision provides a dramatic and action-packed backdrop to the love story.

Fact: The film was the first ever to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters. It also won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record set by "Ben-Hur" and later "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."

Description: Set during a massive flood, this film features scenes where icebergs and freezing water create additional hazards for the characters involved in a heist gone wrong.

Fact: The movie was one of the first to use a new digital water simulation technology, which was groundbreaking at the time for depicting realistic water effects.

Description: This film recounts the real-life story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat caught in a massive storm, where icebergs and freezing conditions play a critical role in the crew's struggle for survival.

Fact: The film was based on the non-fiction book by Sebastian Junger. The storm depicted in the movie was a combination of three weather systems, including a hurricane, which is extremely rare.

Description: Although primarily about mountain climbing, the film includes scenes where characters must navigate through icy crevasses and deal with the dangers of ice and snow.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Zealand, where the crew faced real-life challenges similar to those depicted in the movie.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film features a sudden global weather shift that brings about a new ice age, with massive icebergs playing a pivotal role in the catastrophic events.

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 movies to use extensive CGI to depict weather phenomena.

Description: While not directly about icebergs, the film's setting in the harsh Alaskan wilderness with its icy conditions and survival against the elements fits the theme.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, where the crew endured sub-zero temperatures to capture the authenticity of the Alaskan wilderness.

Description: While not exclusively about icebergs, the film's setting in the harsh winter conditions of the American frontier includes icy rivers and frozen landscapes.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in this film, which was known for its grueling shooting conditions.

Description: This action drama tells the story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission in 1952, where icy waters and icebergs complicate the rescue efforts.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, using real Coast Guard ships and equipment for authenticity. The rescue depicted is considered one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.