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Cliffhanger
Movie

Cliffhanger(1993)

6.5
tomato68%
R
112Minutes

A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains. Gabe Walker, a ranger with Rocky Mountain Rescue, gets involved when his co-worker's girlfriend falls to her death during a rescue mission. Eight months later, Gabe finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as he tries to retrieve the stolen money while evading a ruthless criminal gang.

Northern Rescue
Tv Show

Northern Rescue (2019)

6.9
TV_14

After the death of his wife, a widowed father moves his family to a small town where they become part of a search and rescue team, navigating their way through family relationships and the challenges of a new environment.

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The Guard
Tv Show

The Guard (2009)

6

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 Finest Hours
Movie

The Finest Hours(2016)

6.7
tomato63%
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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Saint-Exupéry
Movie

Saint-Exupéry(2024)

5.4

The story takes us back to 1930 and centres around Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, an Airmail pilot in Argentina. When his best friend who happens to be Airmail’s best pilot Henri Guillaumet disappears in the Andes, Saint-Ex decides to set out in search of him, against all odds. This impossible quest forces him to push beyond his limits, turning his capacity to dream into his greatest strength...

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240-Robert
Tv Show

240-Robert (1981)

7

240-Robert is an American drama series that ran on ABC from 1979 to 1981. The series title is a reference to the call-sign designation for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's search and rescue/paramedic teams.

Extreme
Tv Show

Extreme (1995)

7.2

Extreme is an action adventure series starring James Brolin and centered around a Rocky Mountains search and rescue operation. Debuting on ABC on January 29, 1995, Extreme was the lead-out program which followed the network's coverage of Super Bowl XXIX. The show was unsuccessful and ABC canceled the series after seven episodes aired. The final episode aired on April 6, 1995, with six episodes left unaired. Following the failure of Extreme, the Big Four networks have largely steered themselves away from premiering new programming after the Super Bowl and have instead chosen to run special episodes of their own programming.

High Mountain Rangers
Tv Show

High Mountain Rangers (1988)

6.8

High Mountain Rangers was a weekly television series about a group of highly trained wilderness search and rescue/law enforcement officers in Tahoe, Nevada. It starred Robert Conrad as Jesse Hawkes and also starred his two sons, Christian Conrad and Shane Conrad. Robert's daughter Joan was the executive producer. Only 12 episodes were broadcast, from January 2, 1988 until April 9, 1988 on CBS, before the low-rated show was cancelled. Although the series lasted just one season, it had a spin-off titled Jesse Hawkes. That show was canceled after only six episodes.

Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery
Movie

Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery(2008)

6.8
G
60Minutes

Thomas the Tank Engine™ stars in an all-new movie guest starring Pierce Brosnan as the narrator! Sodor Day is coming and all the engines are busy preparing. When Thomas gets lost in the mountains, he discovers the old town of Great Waterton! Soon the whole island is buzzing with the news of Thomas' discovery and restoring the town in time for the big day. Join the fun and meet a new engine friend named Stanley!

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Discover a selection of gripping movies and TV series that revolve around the theme of 'search and rescue.' From heart-pounding rescue missions to thrilling survival tales, these captivating stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. Find your next adrenaline-pumping watch on SimilarWatch!

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