A modern person often lacks the thrill, he must create it for himself. Few people decide on a parachute jump or bungee jumping, it is better to choose a safer way - watching movies. A certain place in the rating “tickle nerves” is occupied by films about disasters. Explosions, earthquakes, showers, floods, apocalypse - all this makes the hearts of the audience beat faster. They empathize with the heroes, worry about the outcome of events.
Here are just a lot of films with a similar plot, and not all of them deserve attention. In order not to waste time on low-quality cinema, take a look at our selection. Here is a list of the top 10 films about disasters and natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, other natural disasters). Tragedies based on real events in Russia and other countries of the world.
10. Crew (2016)
Alexey Gushchin is a pilot, he is young and talented, but has an independent character, which often causes big problems. The man was kicked out of military aviation. For some time he worked in the cargo, but also did not work out. Alex did not follow the absurd orders of the leadership and again lost his job.
Gushchin’s father helps him get a second pilot in a passenger airline, but here Alexey shows his character. Another conflict with his participation ends in the fact that instead of prestigious routes to the crew give a new one - archipelagos in the Pacific Ocean, where mining operations are underway.
"Harsh weekdays" begin. On one such day, the crew receives an emergency call. Volcanic eruption began on the archipelago, it is necessary to save people ...
9. Volcano (1997)
In Los Angeles, an earthquake occurs, not a strong one, just tremors. Authorities summon Mike Rourke, head of the Emergencies Department. He must find out the causes of the natural phenomenon. The fact is that this is a rather unusual case. Killed workers who were underground.
When Mike goes down the drain, he himself miraculously survives, as he falls under the release of hot gas. Geologist Emmy Barnes believes that underground woke up volcanobut no one believes her ...
8. Twin Towers (2006)
The film is dedicated to the tragedy that occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001. This attack was a shock for the whole world. Of course, filmmakers could not ignore such a significant event.
In 2006, the premiere of the film "Twin Towers". Viewers got the opportunity to see what is happening through the eyes of eyewitnesses. The World Trade Complex is undergoing a terrorist attack. All special services are sent to help the victims. Policemen John and Will fall into the wreckage of a shopping center. Will they be able to stay alive and do their job?
Interesting fact: producer Michael Schamberg and director Oliver Stone did not forget about the participants in this event. They organized a pre-premiere show for firefighters and police officers who risked their lives that day. The shows were held in the multicomplexes of New York and New Jersey three months before the official premiere.
7. Interstellar (2014)
The action of the film "Interstellar"Happening in the near future. On Earth, the climate is changing. If this continues further, humanity will be in danger of extinction. That is why people are actively exploring space, they hope to find a suitable place for relocation.
In the past, Cooper was also a NASA pilot, now he is trying to farm. Scientists of this unit discover a wormhole - a tunnel in space through which you can move to another galaxy. Maybe this is a chance for salvation? Several expeditions have been compiled to explore these galaxies. Cooper is offered to lead one of them ...
6. The Impossible (2012)
Film "Impossible"Based on real events. This is the story of Maria Belen Alvarez. This woman went with her family to rest in Thailand. They were not able to enjoy the vacation. The tsunami prevented, whose victims were 200 thousand people ...
Interesting fact: Mary was of great help when filming the film. By the way, she herself chose the actress who played the main role. She became Naomi Watts (Mary's favorite actress). Women spent a lot of time together, Alvarez also actively collaborated with the screenwriter. Thanks to her efforts, a realistic story was created.
5. Rainfall (1997)
The film takes place in a small provincial town. Western America flooded, strong shower. The main characters of the collectors who have to do their job are to transport $ 3 million from the bank to a safe place.
Bandits learn about this trip, who decide to take advantage of the emergency and ensure a comfortable life until they are old. They attack collectors. Tom remains alive, who is trying to finish his work to the end. He will have to fight with bandits and with the elements, but this guy is not one of those who are ready to give up ...
4. And the storm struck (2016)
The film "And the storm struck"Is also based on real events. In 1952, the Pendleton oil tanker fell into a storm, the consequences were terrible - it was torn into two. The US Coast Guard immediately went to the aid of the crew.
The main character of the film is Bernard Webber. This guy works in the coast guard, he has a girlfriend, a wedding is coming soon. Together with other men, he must obey the order: to help the crew of the Pendleton. His bride Miriam is trying to prevent a tragedy. She knows that Bernard is unlikely to return alive, because the elements do not spare anyone ...
3. Survive (1992)
The film is based on Pierre Paul Reed’s book, The Living: A History of the Survivors in the Andes, which was written based on documentary materials. The team of the youth rugby team goes to the competition. A charter flight goes through the Andes to Santiago, but it is not possible to reach the destination. The plane crashes.
Out of forty passengers, twenty-eight remain alive. There is nothing to rejoice about: snowy terrain, low temperature, lack of food and medicine. Soon, the "lucky" find out that they stopped looking for them. All charter passengers are considered dead. They have no choice but to take salvation into their own hands. To survive not everyone can ...
2. Tornado (1996)
The main characters of the film "Tornado"Spouses Harding, they are preparing for a divorce. Blond Joe seems to be obsessed with tornadoes. In childhood, the girl survived the tragedy, her father died in a hurricane. Bill is tired of this, he wants a normal family life. He sees no other way out of this situation - only a divorce. Once upon a time, he came up with an apparatus that will help to explore tornadoes from the inside.
Joe and her team were able to design a "Dorothy", they are going to check it out. Bill also wants to participate in the trials, he decides to linger for a short time ...
1. Titanic (1997)
1912 year. The legendary ship "Titanic»Departs for flight across the Atlantic Ocean. No one knows yet that the first flight will be the last.
A collision occurs with an iceberg, resulting in holes. The liner fills with water, boats and life jackets are not enough. The crew and passengers understand: few will be able to escape. This ship brought two people together. Rosie and Jack fell in love, their happiness was short. The Titanic parted them forever ...