Top 10 Ocean Wave Disaster Films

Description: While primarily about a comet strike, the film includes a massive tsunami sequence that devastates the East Coast of the United States, highlighting the secondary effects of such an impact.

Fact: The film was one of two major asteroid disaster movies released in 1998, the other being "Armageddon."

Description: This film dramatizes the real-life events of the Andrea Gail fishing boat caught in a massive storm, featuring scenes of towering waves and the struggle for survival.

Fact: The film's director, Wolfgang Petersen, previously directed "Das Boot," another film about a vessel in peril.

Description: This film features a superstorm that causes a global weather shift, including a massive tidal wave that floods New York City, showcasing the potential for climate change to trigger catastrophic events.

Fact: The film's special effects were so realistic that they were used in educational settings to illustrate climate change scenarios.

Description: While not solely about ocean waves, this film includes a significant tsunami scene in its narrative, exploring themes of life, death, and the afterlife.

Fact: The tsunami sequence was inspired by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, but the film's focus is on the personal stories of its characters.

Description: This film recounts the harrowing true story of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It's a gripping tale of survival and the human spirit's capacity to endure.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami occurred, and many of the extras were real-life survivors.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a massive nor'easter storm off the New England coast in 1952, featuring a rogue wave that nearly sinks the rescue boat.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, where the real events took place, and used a combination of practical effects and CGI to recreate the storm.

Description: A Norwegian film that depicts a geologist's race against time to save his family from a tsunami caused by a mountain slide, offering a realistic portrayal of a potential disaster in Norway.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real geological event known as the Åknes rockslide, which could potentially trigger a tsunami.

Description: Set during a massive flood, this action thriller involves a heist amidst torrential rains and rising waters, with scenes of water engulfing towns and creating chaos.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank to simulate the flood conditions.

Description: A South Korean film about a tsunami hitting Haeundae Beach, showcasing the chaos and heroism in the face of an impending natural disaster.

Fact: The film was a major box office success in South Korea, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Description: This lesser-known film tells the story of a Japanese village facing a tsunami, focusing on the cultural and personal impacts of such a disaster.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Pearl S. Buck, who was inspired by the 1933 Sanriku earthquake and tsunami.