Movies and TvShows featuring "environmental-disaster" theme.

The New Adventures of Captain Planet (1990) follows the story of a diverse group of teenagers who are chosen to be Planeteers and possess special rings that give them the power to control the elements - earth, wind, water, fire, and heart. With the guidance of Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, they join forces to summon Captain Planet, a superhero with the ability to combat environmental disasters. Together, they protect the planet from various threats and educate viewers on the importance of environmental conservation.

In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land. In this post-apocalyptic world, human population has been scattered across the ocean in isolated communities on artificial islands and decrepit sea vessels. The mariner, an antihero drifter with webbed feet and gills, sails the seas in his trimaran. When he enters an artificial atoll seeking to trade dirt, he becomes the target of pirates known as "Smokers." They are searching for a girl named Enola, who possesses a map to Dryland tattooed on her back. After the Smokers raid the atoll, the mariner reluctantly takes Enola and her guardian Helen with him on his boat. They are pursued by the Deacon, the captain of the Smokers, who wants the map. Along their journey, the mariner warms up to Enola and teaches her to swim. They encounter various challenges, including an underwater trip to gather dirt and the destruction of their boat by the Smokers. Eventually, they find refuge with a new group of survivors on a makeshift atoll. Determined to rescue Enola and stop the Deacon from finding Dryland, the mariner boards the oil tanker Exxon Valdez. He threatens to drop a flare into the oil reserve tank unless the Deacon releases Enola, resulting in the ship's explosion. The mariner saves Enola by bungee jumping and they join the others on the balloon-driven towards Dryland. They discover that Dryland is Mount Everest, where they begin a new civilization, while the mariner decides to sail off into the ocean, his home.

In a future plagued by catastrophic weather, a weather-controlling system called Dutch Boy is created to stabilize the climate. Jake Lawson, the architect of Dutch Boy, is fired after a disagreement with the government. Three years later, the system starts malfunctioning and causing extreme weather events all over the world. Jake is brought back to fix the situation and uncovers a conspiracy within the White House. With the help of his brother Max, he races against time to stop a geostorm that could wipe out humanity.

Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. She encounters Evan, a mysterious young man who helps her, but she soon discovers his true identity. The fifth wave is a plot by the Others to manipulate and use the surviving humans as pawns. Cassie and her newfound friends must resist the fifth wave and fight for their survival.

In the year 2021, an environmental disaster wreaks havoc on Earth, causing a global catastrophe. As the plant life begins to die off, the world plunges into a dystopian future where survival becomes a daily struggle. A group of soldiers are tasked with a dangerous mission to restart the Earth's ecosystem and restore balance. They must navigate through dangerous territories, face treacherous obstacles, and fight against the odds to ensure the survival of humanity.

Deepwater Horizon is a movie based on the disaster that occurred in April 2010, when the offshore drilling rig exploded, causing the worst oil spill in American history. The film follows the crew members as they face unexpected challenges, pressure from the top, and equipment malfunctions. The story highlights the courage and resilience of the workers, as well as the devastating consequences of the explosion and subsequent oil spill.

In a polluted land, a young boy discovers the story of the Lorax, a guardian of the trees who fought against an industrialist's greed. As the boy learns about the importance of nature, he sets out to bring back the trees and restore harmony to the community.

In Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, a teenage boy and his friends embark on a mission to save an orca named Willy from an oil spill. Along the way, they face various challenges and develop a strong bond with the whale.

After strange events connected to the electromagnetic field, scientists must drill to the Earth's core and set it spinning again to prevent incineration from unfiltered solar radiation. They face challenges and sacrifices along the way.

The Bay is a horror film set in the fictional town of Claridge, Maryland. It follows the events of the Fourth of July festival in the town, where a parasitic outbreak leads to chaos and panic. The film utilizes found footage style, incorporating various forms of media such as 911 calls, text messages, and interviews with survivors. As the town descends into desolation, a reporter uncovers the truth behind the environmental disaster plaguing the Chesapeake Bay.

In the 23rd century, the crew of the USS Enterprise-A, led by Admiral James T. Kirk, embark on a dangerous mission to prevent a coup and establish peace through a peace contract with an alien race. Along the way, they face political assassinations, frame-ups, and sabotage, all while navigating the complex world of intergalactic diplomacy.

Koyaanisqatsi is an experimental film that takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through time-lapse photography, showcasing the beauty and destruction of the modern world. Through stunning aerial shots and captivating scenes of city life, the film provides a thought-provoking commentary on the impact of technology and urbanization on our environment.

Seaspiracy is a powerful and shocking documentary that delves deep into the devastating effects of the global fishing industry. It uncovers corruption, environmental destruction, and the alarming impact of overfishing on marine life and the ocean ecosystem. The film explores the urgent need for change and highlights the connection between capitalism, greed, and the ongoing pollution and plastic pollution crisis.

The 11th Hour is a documentary that reveals the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for immediate action. It explores the devastating consequences of human activity on the planet, such as greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and overfishing. Through interviews with experts and activists, the film highlights the moral responsibility we have to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

Mégantic is inspired by the events that occurred during the Lac-Mégantic rail tragedy in 2013. This fiction follows the destinies of Méganticois marked by bereavement and trauma, but also by solidarity, courage and heroism.

In 'Battle for Terra', a peaceful planet called Terra is invaded by a group of aliens, and the inhabitants must band together to fight for their home. The movie explores themes of alien invasion, resistance, and the importance of protecting one's planet.

In a peaceful post-apocalyptic world where the coasts have been flooded, the robot Alpha is left in charge of a Cafe by her owner who went off travelling. One day, she receives a package containing a camera, which causes Alpha to take a closer look at the little things in life.

Lessons of Darkness is a surrealistic documentary about the aftermath of the Gulf War. The film explores the devastation caused by the war, particularly the burning oil fields in Kuwait. Through stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, the film captures the environmental disaster and the impact it has on the people and the land.

In the movie Cold Zone, a team of scientists conducting research in a remote winter retreat in Alaska find themselves in a life-threatening situation when a sudden snowstorm traps them. As the temperature drops rapidly, they must find a way to escape the frozen zone before they freeze to death. With only the resources available in their lab and limited communication due to cell network failure, they face a race against time to survive.

Insiders recount the events, controversies, and lingering effects of the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania.