Top 10 Shipwreck Films to Watch

Description: Although not strictly about a shipwreck, this film features a bridge-building project in Africa that goes awry when two man-eating lions attack, leading to a survival story in the wilderness.

Fact: The film was inspired by true events, and the lions' taxidermied remains are on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Description: Perhaps the most famous shipwreck film of all time, "Titanic" combines a love story with the historical sinking of the RMS Titanic, offering a poignant look at human tragedy and heroism.

Fact: The film was the first ever to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters, and it won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record for the most Oscars won by a single film.

Description: This film tells the harrowing tale of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing vessel caught in the "perfect storm" of 1991. It's a gripping depiction of the struggle for survival against the relentless fury of the sea.

Fact: The film was based on a true story, and the special effects team recreated the storm using a combination of real footage and CGI to make it as realistic as possible.

Description: While not a traditional shipwreck, "Life of Pi" features a young Indian boy stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger after their ship sinks in the Pacific Ocean.

Fact: The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won four, including Best Director for Ang Lee.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the whaling ship Essex, which inspired Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick," focusing on the crew's struggle to survive after their ship is rammed by a sperm whale.

Fact: The film was shot in part on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands, where the crew had to deal with real-life challenges similar to those faced by the characters in the film.

Description: Robert Redford stars as a lone sailor who must survive after his yacht is struck by a shipping container in the Indian Ocean, showcasing a minimalist yet powerful tale of survival.

Fact: Redford is the only actor in the film, and he performs almost all of his own stunts, including a scene where he is underwater for an extended period.

Description: Based on a true story, this film recounts the Coast Guard's daring rescue of the crew of the SS Pendleton, which split in half during a storm off Cape Cod in 1952.

Fact: The movie was shot in Massachusetts, where the actual events took place, and the filmmakers used real Coast Guard boats for authenticity.

Description: Based on Jack London's novel, this film follows the brutal captain of a sealing schooner who rescues survivors of a shipwreck, only to subject them to his harsh rule.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use the technique of "day-for-night" filming, where scenes shot during the day are made to look like they were filmed at night.

Description: A deep-sea drilling platform crew encounters mysterious underwater phenomena and must deal with the aftermath of a submarine crash, blending elements of shipwreck and sci-fi.

Fact: The film was shot in an enormous tank built specifically for the movie, allowing for realistic underwater scenes.

Description: This sci-fi horror film involves a crew at an underwater military base who must escape after their base is attacked by a mysterious creature, leading to a desperate fight for survival.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater-themed movies released in the late '80s, competing with "The Abyss" and "Leviathan."