Coastal Catastrophe Cinema: 10 Films to Watch

Description: While not exclusively about coastal cities, the film features a massive tsunami caused by a comet strike, which devastates the East Coast of the United States, including scenes of destruction in coastal areas.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two. Deep Impact was noted for its more realistic approach to the disaster scenario.

Description: This biographical drama about boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter includes scenes of a hurricane hitting the coastal city of New Orleans, adding a layer of natural disaster to the human drama.

Fact: The film was critically acclaimed for Denzel Washington's performance, earning him an Academy Award nomination.

Description: Based on a true story, this film captures the harrowing journey of a fishing boat caught in a once-in-a-century storm off the coast of Massachusetts, showcasing the raw power of nature against human endeavour.

Fact: The film used real footage of the storm for authenticity, and the special effects team recreated the storm using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: This film takes the concept of climate change to an extreme, showing how a series of weather events could lead to a new ice age, with New York City being one of the first casualties. The dramatic visuals of a frozen Manhattan make it a standout in the disaster genre.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The iconic scene of the Statue of Liberty being covered in ice was created using a combination of CGI and a 1:6 scale model.

Description: Based on the true story of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, this film captures the horror and aftermath of the disaster on a coastal resort in Thailand.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, with some scenes filmed on the actual locations affected by the tsunami.

Description: This film recounts the true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue mission during a severe nor'easter off the coast of Cape Cod, highlighting the bravery and peril faced by coastal communities.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with some scenes filmed in the actual locations where the events took place.

Description: This film recounts the true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue mission during a severe nor'easter off the coast of Cape Cod, highlighting the bravery and peril faced by coastal communities.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with some scenes filmed in the actual locations where the events took place.

Description: While primarily focused on tornadoes, this film includes scenes where tornadoes hit coastal areas, showcasing the devastating effects of these storms on the shoreline.

Fact: The film used a combination of practical effects and CGI to create realistic tornado scenes, with some sequences shot in real storm conditions.

Description: A Norwegian film about a tsunami hitting a fjord town, this movie offers a unique perspective on coastal disasters, focusing on the aftermath and survival.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real event, the 1934 Tafjord landslide and tsunami, which claimed 40 lives.

Description: Set in a small Midwestern town, this film features a massive flood that turns the town into a waterlogged disaster zone, with scenes of water engulfing buildings and streets.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank in a former aircraft hangar, allowing for realistic flood scenes.