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Titanic
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Titanic(1997)

7.9
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PG_13
194Minutes

In 1996, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team search the wreck of RMS Titanic for a rare diamond. They recover a drawing of a young woman, Rose Dawson Calvert, who tells of her experiences aboard the ship. In 1912, Rose, engaged to a wealthy man, meets Jack Dawson, a poor artist, and they develop a forbidden love. On the night of the ship's collision with an iceberg, Rose and Jack try to survive and escape Rose's fiance who accuses Jack of theft. The ship sinks, but Rose is saved while Jack dies. Years later, Rose drops the diamond into the sea and reunites with Jack's spirit.

Saving Lives at Sea
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Saving Lives at Sea (2016)

8.7

Documentary following the men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

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Titanic
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Titanic (1996)

5.8

In the year 1912, the luxurious Titanic sets sail on its maiden voyage. Rose, a young upper-class woman, falls in love with Jack, a working-class artist. Their forbidden romance unfolds as the massive ship collides with an iceberg, leading to a disastrous sinking that tests their love and will to survive.

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The Sinking of the Laconia
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The Sinking of the Laconia (2010)

7

The Sinking of the Laconia is a gripping drama that tells the true story of the sinking of a British ocean liner during World War II. As the ship is torpedoed by a German U-boat, the passengers and crew must fight for their lives. Amidst the chaos, a Polish officer, a woman, and a group of survivors find themselves in a lifeboat, struggling to survive in the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean.

Life of Pi
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Life of Pi(2012)

7.9
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PG
127Minutes

A young man named Pi survives a disaster at sea and finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. As they journey together, Pi learns to coexist with the tiger, forming a unique bond. They face various challenges, including finding food and water, and encounter a floating island that turns out to be dangerous. Eventually, they reach the coast of Mexico, but the tiger walks away without acknowledging Pi. Pi tells a remarkable story to insurance agents, paralleling the characters in the story with his experience. The agents choose the story with the tiger.

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Deepwater Horizon
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Deepwater Horizon(2016)

7.1
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PG_13
107Minutes

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.

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Titanic
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Titanic (2012)

6
TV_PG

A historical drama miniseries depicting the story of the Titanic, a luxury passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg. The show explores the lives of the passengers and crew on board, their struggle for survival, and the tragic consequences of the disaster. It provides a glimpse into the Edwardian era and the events leading up to the ship's fateful sinking.

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Captain Phillips
Movie

Captain Phillips(2013)

7.8
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PG_13
134Minutes

Captain Phillips is the true story of the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Captain Richard Phillips must navigate through a dangerous hostage situation as he tries to protect his crew and ship from the pirates. The intense cat-and-mouse game between Captain Phillips and the pirates unfolds as they battle for control of the ship.

The Finest Hours
Movie

The Finest Hours(2016)

6.7
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PG_13
117Minutes

In 1952, a massive storm hits Cape Cod and two oil tankers are split in half, leaving the crews stranded. The coast guard station sends out a tiny lifeboat, the Pendleton, with four young men on board to try and save the survivors. With treacherous conditions and limited resources, they must navigate their way through the storm to perform one of the greatest rescues in coast guard history.

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Triangle of Sadness
Movie

Triangle of Sadness(2022)

7.3
tomato72%
R
147Minutes

In Ruben Östlund's wickedly funny Palme d'Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.

The Guard
Tv Show

The Guard (2009)

6.1

This one hour drama follows the search and rescue (SAR) team of the Canadian Coast Guard. The crew of the MLB Cape Pacific is lead by Captain Miro DaSilva and its First Mate Laura Nelson. The crew is rounded out by Coast guard rescue swimmers Andrew Vanderlee and Carly Greig.

The Bounty
Movie

The Bounty(1984)

7
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PG
132Minutes

The Bounty is a historical drama set in the 18th century that recounts the mutiny on the HMAV Bounty, a British naval ship. The story follows Lieutenant Bligh and his crew as they embark on a mission to transport breadfruit from Tahiti to the West Indies. However, tensions rise, and the crew rebels against Bligh's harsh leadership, leading to a dramatic and dangerous journey. The film explores themes of colonialism, strictness, rebellion, and the consequences of power.

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Great White
Movie

Great White(2021)

4.2
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91Minutes

When a seaplane carrying a group of friends crashes near a remote island, they find themselves stranded and hunted by a vicious great white shark. As they struggle to find a way off the island and survive, tensions rise, and they realize that their only hope of survival is to outsmart the relentless predator.

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U-571
Movie

U-571(2000)

6.6
tomato68%
PG_13
116Minutes

During World War II, an American submarine crew is tasked with a dangerous mission to board a German U-boat and seize an Enigma machine, a device used by the Germans to encrypt their naval communications. The crew must navigate through treacherous waters and face enemy soldiers in order to complete their mission.

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Lifeboat
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Lifeboat(1944)

7.6
tomato90%
96Minutes

During World War II, the survivors of a shipwreck find themselves on a lifeboat. As they struggle to stay alive, they must confront their own prejudices and fears. The group consists of a journalist, a steward, a radio operator, and others. Tensions arise as they debate their course of action and face the threat of a nearby U-boat. As dehydration, hunger, and desperation set in, they must find a way to survive.

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