Top 10 Detective Films Set During Tsunamis

Description: This film blends disaster with detective elements as scientists and government officials work to prevent or mitigate the impact of a comet that could cause massive tsunamis. The detective work involves uncovering the government's plans and secrets.

Fact: The film was released the same year as another comet/asteroid disaster movie, "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: This film tells the story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat caught in a massive storm, with detective elements as the crew tries to navigate and survive the onslaught of waves akin to tsunamis.

Fact: The film is based on the book by Sebastian Junger, which recounts the real-life events of the 1991 Perfect Storm.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, the characters must navigate through a series of catastrophic weather events, including tsunamis, to solve the puzzle of survival and rescue.

Fact: The film's depiction of weather phenomena was criticized by scientists for its inaccuracies, but it remains a popular disaster movie.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, the story involves a family's struggle to survive and find each other after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, with elements of mystery in their search for each other amidst chaos.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life experience of María Belón and her family. The tsunami scenes were recreated using a combination of CGI and practical effects, making it one of the most realistic depictions of a tsunami on film.

Description: Although primarily a rescue story, the film includes detective-like elements as the Coast Guard crew must solve problems on the fly to save survivors from a tanker split in two by a massive wave, akin to a tsunami.

Fact: The movie is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue, one of the most daring small boat rescues in Coast Guard history.

Description: This Norwegian thriller follows a geologist who must warn his family and town about an impending tsunami caused by a rockslide. The detective element comes from his race against time to solve the puzzle of the impending disaster.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life event of the 1934 Tafjord tsunami in Norway. It was also Norway's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.

Description: Set during a massive flood, this film involves a detective-like plot where an armored car driver must protect a fortune in cash from thieves amidst the chaos of a flood, which includes tsunami-like waves.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use a new type of rain machine that could produce realistic rain effects.

Description: This HBO miniseries focuses on the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, with detective-like elements as characters search for loved ones and piece together their lives.

Fact: The series was shot on location in Thailand, where the real tsunami struck, providing an authentic backdrop.

Description: This lesser-known film involves a family in Japan facing a tsunami, with elements of mystery as they try to understand the natural disaster and its aftermath.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by Pearl S. Buck, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Description: This Thai film blends historical drama with elements of fantasy and detective work as a warrior seeks to protect his village from an impending tsunami.

Fact: The film features a mix of CGI and practical effects to depict the tsunami, making it a visually unique entry in the genre.