Movies and TvShows featuring "endurance-test" theme.

The Old Man and the Sea is a gripping adventure that tells the story of an old fisherman named Santiago who sets out alone in a small boat into the Gulf Stream to catch a giant marlin. As Santiago battles with the enormous fish, he faces numerous challenges that test his physical and mental strength. The novel explores themes of human resilience, the inherent struggle between man and nature, and the pursuit of personal goals despite overwhelming odds.

In a dystopian future, pacifists are captured and brought to Punishment Park, where they must endure extreme heat and police brutality in a struggle for survival. The film follows a group of young activists as they are hunted down and put on trial in a mock-trial format. The movie explores themes of political repression and the struggle for justice.

A game show that offers contestants the chance to win cash by tackling hilarious tasks, each with the simple rule: "DON'T."

In 'The Power,' a scientist is subjected to experiments that grant him extraordinary psychic powers. As he tries to control his newfound abilities, he becomes a target for a government agency that wants to exploit his powers. He must navigate a dangerous world of mind control, murder, and supernatural phenomena to survive.

During World War II, a platoon of American soldiers must navigate the treacherous jungles of Burma, facing the harsh conditions and constant attacks from the Japanese army. Led by their courageous platoon leader, they must endure physical hardships, combat situations, and the threat of disease while fighting to complete their mission.

In the Texan “Hands on a Hardbody” competition, contestants stand around a new pickup truck for days, touching it with one hand. Whoever holds out the longest wins the truck.

After a man and his sister move West, she fights off the advances of a bandit who makes a bet that one day she will kiss him without any pressure from him.