Adventure Films Set in Drought

Description: Although primarily set on water, the film's premise is a world where the polar ice caps have melted due to global warming, leading to a drought of land, making the search for dry land an adventure.

Fact: The film was one of the most expensive ever made at the time, with much of the budget spent on creating the water-based sets.

Description: This disaster film includes scenes of drought leading to extreme weather changes, where characters must navigate through sudden climate shifts, including drought-induced conditions.

Fact: The film used real weather data to simulate the catastrophic events depicted.

Description: While not exclusively about drought, the film captures the protagonist's journey into the Alaskan wilderness, where he faces the challenges of living off the land during a dry season.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual locations where Christopher McCandless lived, providing an authentic backdrop to the story.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a group of prisoners escaping from a Siberian gulag, crossing deserts and facing drought conditions in their quest for freedom.

Fact: The film's journey was inspired by the real-life escape of Slavomir Rawicz.

Description: Eli, a lone wanderer, travels across a drought-ravaged America, protecting a sacred book that could save humanity, showcasing the struggle for survival in a water-scarce environment.

Fact: The film's setting was inspired by the real-life drought conditions in the American West.

Description: Set in a future where water is a precious commodity, Max and Furiosa embark on a high-octane adventure through a desert wasteland, highlighting the desperation caused by drought.

Fact: The film was shot in the Namib Desert, which provided the perfect backdrop for the drought-stricken world.

Description: Set in the 1820s, the film follows Hugh Glass's epic journey through the harsh, drought-like conditions of the American frontier, showcasing survival against all odds.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the natural progression of the environment and the protagonist's physical and emotional journey.

Description: While not directly about drought, this film depicts a rescue mission during a severe storm, showcasing the human spirit in adverse conditions, akin to the survival themes in drought scenarios.

Fact: The film is based on a true story from 1952, where the Coast Guard performed a daring rescue in harsh weather conditions.

Description: An astronaut is stranded on Mars, facing the ultimate drought scenario, where water is non-existent, and survival depends on ingenuity and resourcefulness.

Fact: The film was praised for its scientific accuracy in depicting survival on Mars.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world where a father and son journey through a barren landscape, the film captures the essence of survival during a prolonged drought.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations to depict the desolate, drought-stricken world, including parts of Pennsylvania and Louisiana.