Thrilling Raft Adventure Films

Description: After being shipwrecked, two children grow up on a deserted island, with scenes of them using a raft to explore their surroundings and eventually escape.

Fact: The film was shot in Fiji. It was controversial for its depiction of young love and nudity, leading to several edits for different markets.

Description: A family rafting trip turns into a nightmare when they encounter armed robbers. The film showcases the intense rapids and the struggle for survival on the river.

Fact: Meryl Streep performed many of her own stunts, including white-water rafting. The film was shot on the Salmon River in Idaho.

Description: While primarily about hunting man-eating lions, the film includes scenes where characters must navigate a river on a raft to escape danger.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events in Tsavo, Kenya. Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas did not get along during filming, which added to the film's tension.

Description: While not exclusively about rafting, this film features a survival story where characters must navigate a river on a makeshift raft after a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness.

Fact: Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins did most of their own stunts. The film was inspired by a real-life survival story.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows the crew of the Andrea Gail as they battle the "perfect storm" of 1991. Their struggle for survival on a raft after their boat capsizes is a testament to human endurance.

Fact: The film used a combination of real boats, models, and CGI to recreate the storm conditions. George Clooney learned to fish for his role.

Description: Pi Patel finds himself adrift on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger after their ship sinks. This film explores themes of survival, faith, and the will to live through an extraordinary journey on the open sea.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Director for Ang Lee. The tiger, Richard Parker, was created using CGI, with real tigers used for reference.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must raft down a river to safety while facing harsh conditions and wolves. The film focuses on survival against all odds.

Fact: Liam Neeson did much of his own stunt work. The film was shot in Smithers, British Columbia, standing in for Alaska.

Description: This Norwegian film tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft to prove that Polynesians could have settled South America.

Fact: The film was shot in both English and Norwegian, with the English version being dubbed for international release. The raft used in the film was built to the original specifications.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a massive storm in 1952, where a tanker split in two off the coast of Cape Cod. The crew's journey on a small raft to save their comrades is both harrowing and inspiring.

Fact: The film was shot in a real storm to capture the authenticity of the sea conditions. The rescue depicted in the film is considered one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: Although not strictly about rafting, this film features a shipwreck and the subsequent struggle for survival on a raft, highlighting themes of human nature and survival.

Fact: The film was based on Jack London's novel. Edward G. Robinson's performance as the tyrannical captain is considered one of his best.