Survival thrillers push characters to their limits, testing their will to live against overwhelming odds.
From natural disasters to psychological battles, these intense films keep you on edge with relentless tension and high stakes. Here are some must-watch survival thrillers across streaming platforms.
Buried (Apple TV+): A truck driver wakes up buried underground with only a cell phone and a lighter. As his oxygen runs out, he races against time to escape.
Rescue Dawn (Prime Video): After crashing in Laos during the Vietnam War, a pilot is taken captive. Determined to escape, he must navigate dangerous terrain and decide who he can trust.
Quest for Fire (Apple TV+/YouTube): Set in prehistoric times, a tribe embarks on a dangerous journey to find fire, facing wild beasts, enemy tribes, and the brutal fight for survival.
Compliance (Apple TV+): A fast-food manager receives a call from a supposed police officer, leading to a disturbing psychological battle where survival is more than just physical.
Escape from Mogadishu (Prime Video): During Somalia’s civil war, rival embassy staff from North and South Korea must work together to escape the chaos and reach safety.
Greenland (Prime Video): A family fights to survive as a massive comet threatens to wipe out Earth, battling both the disaster and the lawless chaos around them.
Braven (Google Play TV & Movies/ Apple TV+): A man defending his remote mountain home is forced into a deadly battle when criminals use his cabin as a base for illegal operations.