10 Films Set in the Wilderness

Description: Four city dwellers take a canoe trip down a remote river, encountering the darker side of rural life and human nature.

Fact: The film's infamous "dueling banjos" scene was improvised, with the actors playing the instruments live on set.

Description: Set in 19th-century Kenya, this film tells the story of two man-eating lions terrorizing workers on a railway bridge construction site.

Fact: The film is based on true events, with the actual lions' skins on display at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Description: Three men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness must confront their fears and each other to survive, highlighting the theme of man versus nature.

Fact: The film features a bear attack scene that was so realistic, it led to debates about whether it was CGI or a real bear.

Description: Based on a true story, this film chronicles a young man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness to find himself, only to face the harsh realities of isolation.

Fact: The film was shot in many of the actual locations where the real-life events took place. The soundtrack, composed by Eddie Vedder, was critically acclaimed.

Description: A group of prisoners escape from a Siberian gulag and embark on a grueling journey through the wilderness to freedom.

Fact: The film's director, Peter Weir, is known for his films set in extreme environments, like "Master and Commander."

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must fend off a pack of wolves while grappling with their own survival instincts.

Fact: The film was shot in Smithers, British Columbia, with the crew enduring harsh weather conditions to capture the authenticity of the setting.

Description: This epic tale of survival follows a frontiersman left for dead in the unforgiving American wilderness, showcasing the harsh realities of life in the wild.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the physical and emotional journey of the characters. Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role.

Description: This film recounts the true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue mission in the midst of a ferocious storm off the coast of New England.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with the crew building a 120-foot replica of the ship involved in the rescue.

Description: Two strangers must work together to survive after a plane crash leaves them stranded on a remote mountain.

Fact: The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies, with the actors performing many of their own stunts in the harsh environment.

Description: A pilot crashes in the Arctic and must rely on the survival skills of an Inuit woman to make it back to civilization.

Fact: The film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, with real Inuit actors and crew members to ensure cultural authenticity.