Dive into Sci-Fi: Films About Water Supply

Description: Set in a future where the polar ice caps have melted, causing the sea level to rise and submerge the Earth, this film showcases a world where water is everywhere, but fresh water is a rare commodity.

Fact: The film was one of the most expensive ever made at the time, with a budget of $175 million, and it features the largest floating set ever built for a movie.

Description: In a future America where civilization has collapsed, water becomes a key resource, and the protagonist's journey involves restoring communication and, by extension, access to water.

Fact: Kevin Costner, who stars in the film, also directed it, making it one of his few directorial efforts.

Description: While not the main focus, the film includes scenes where the machines' need for water to cool their systems becomes a plot point, illustrating the importance of water in even the most advanced societies.

Fact: The final battle scene in this film was one of the largest and most complex ever filmed, involving hundreds of extras and special effects.

Description: Although primarily about climate change, this film includes scenes where water supply becomes critical as New York City floods, showcasing the chaos when water systems fail.

Fact: The film's depiction of a superstorm was inspired by real scientific theories about the potential effects of global warming on the Gulf Stream.

Description: This film explores the environmental impact of drilling for oil in the Arctic, where water supply issues arise as the ice melts, leading to eerie and supernatural consequences.

Fact: The film was shot in the remote Alaskan wilderness, providing a stark and authentic backdrop for its themes of environmental degradation.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world where water is scarce, the protagonist's journey to protect a sacred book involves navigating through a landscape where water sources are fiercely contested.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Tom Waits, who plays a character named "Engineer," a water purifier in this arid world.

Description: In this post-apocalyptic film, survivors live in underground bunkers due to the Earth's surface being covered in ice, with water supply being a central issue as they attempt to find a new habitat.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, with sets designed to mimic the claustrophobic feel of underground living.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, this film explores the aftermath of a drought in Australia, where water diviners are sought after to locate underground water sources, highlighting the desperation for water in a parched land.

Fact: The film was directed by Russell Crowe in his directorial debut, and it was inspired by the true story of an Australian farmer who became a water diviner.

Description: In a dystopian future where water is controlled by a mega-corporation, the titular character fights against the tyranny of water scarcity.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Iggy Pop as a water merchant, adding to the punk aesthetic of the movie.

Description: This adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel depicts a father and son's journey through a post-apocalyptic America where water is a precious resource, often contaminated or controlled by others.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations to capture the desolate, water-starved landscapes, including areas in Pennsylvania and Louisiana.