Thrilling Rescues: Films About Saving Tourists

Description: Based on the true story of the Uruguayan rugby team's plane crash in the Andes, this film depicts the survivors' harrowing journey to rescue, which includes tourists among the passengers.

Fact: The film was adapted from the book "Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors" by Piers Paul Read.

Description: Set in Africa, this film involves the construction of a railway, but tourists visiting the area are also threatened by man-eating lions, leading to a thrilling hunt and rescue mission.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the Tsavo maneaters, two lions that terrorized workers in Kenya in the late 19th century.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a group of men, including a billionaire and his wife, must survive and find rescue, showcasing the struggle of tourists in extreme conditions.

Fact: The film features a famous line by Anthony Hopkins, "What one man can do, another can do," which has become a popular survival mantra.

Description: Although the crew of the Andrea Gail are not tourists, the film captures the essence of being caught in an unexpected and deadly storm at sea, a scenario not unlike what tourists might face in extreme weather conditions.

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

Description: A climber must save his sister and her team trapped on K2, one of the world's most dangerous mountains, after an avalanche. The film explores the perils of adventure tourism and the extreme measures taken for rescue.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Zealand, with some scenes filmed at the actual K2 base camp in Pakistan.

Description: While not exclusively about tourists, the film features numerous scenes where tourists in New York City are caught in a sudden and catastrophic climate shift, requiring massive rescue operations.

Fact: The film was one of the first to popularize the concept of "climate change" in mainstream cinema.

Description: Following a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a group of oil workers, akin to tourists in this harsh environment, must fend off wolves and survive the elements to be rescued.

Fact: The film was shot in Smithers, British Columbia, with the crew using real wolves for authenticity.

Description: This film captures the harrowing experience of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami while on vacation in Thailand. It's a poignant tale of survival and the incredible efforts to reunite families in the aftermath of disaster.

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

Description: While not strictly about tourists, this film tells the story of a Coast Guard rescue mission during a massive storm off the New England coast, where a tanker splits in two, endangering the lives of its crew, some of whom are essentially tourists on the ship.

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

Description: A group of underwater workers, including tourists, must fight for survival when their deep-sea base is attacked by an unknown creature. The film showcases the claustrophobic terror of being trapped underwater.

Fact: This film was part of a wave of underwater creature features in the late '80s, competing with movies like "Leviathan" and "The Abyss."