Movies and TvShows featuring "survival-drama" theme.

Four kayakers take the wrong river into a jungle inhabited by a tribe of merciless cannibals.

After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. They discover a corrupt organization called WCKD and join forces with a resistance group called The Right Arm to take them down and rescue their captured friend.

Global spy agency Citadel has fallen, and its agents' memories were wiped clean. Now the powerful syndicate, Manticore, is rising in the void. Can the Citadel agents recollect their past and summon the strength to fight back?

Mia, a pregnant woman, flees a crisis-stricken country and hides in a container on a cargo ship. After a storm, she gives birth while lost at sea and must fight to stay alive. With limited resources, Mia uses items from the container to survive, stitches her wounds with TV parts, and catches fish for food. She eventually gives birth and constructs a makeshift raft. After being rescued, Mia and her daughter are brought to Ireland.

A rescue mission is launched in Thailand after a group of young boys and their soccer coach become trapped in flooded underground caves. As the team attempts to locate and rescue the boys, they face numerous challenges and work against the clock to bring them to safety. The story highlights the bravery, teamwork, and determination of the rescuers and volunteers involved.

Set in the year 2043, after a devastating war, society has collapsed, and the United States is now divided into small isolated communities. A drifter discovers a forgotten post office uniform and poses as a Postman, delivering mail to give hope to the survivors. However, he becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical leader of one community, leading to a fight for freedom and the revival of communication.

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in Seoul, survivors seek refuge in the last remaining apartment building. As more people flock to the building, the residents face a growing threat to their survival and decide to take drastic action.

Follows a 12-year-old girl who lives a closed-in life after turning into a vampire, only able to go out at night. Her father does his best to provide her with the minimal amount of human blood she needs to stay alive.

Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.

Lord of the Flies is a 1963 movie adaptation of the classic novel by William Golding. After a plane crash, a group of British schoolboys find themselves stranded on a deserted island. At first, they attempt to establish order and create a civilization. However, as time goes on and their survival becomes more challenging, they descend into savagery, revealing the dark side of human nature.

In the year 2000, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks in the Barents Sea after an explosion. As the crew struggles for survival, the Russian Navy and international efforts attempt a daring underwater rescue.

Pork Chop Hill is a historical drama about a US military platoon's heroic efforts to capture and hold a strategically important hill during the Korean War. As the soldiers face intense combat and personal challenges, they must navigate a delicate peace negotiation and withstand a relentless enemy counterattack.

When a mysterious illness descends upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a desperate fight for survival collides with a race to find a cure.

In the near future, South Korea's second crewed mission to the moon ends in tragedy. Five years later, a man is left stranded on the moon while another man on Earth fights to bring him back. With limited time and resources, the stranded astronaut must rely on the help of the man on Earth and the international space community to survive and make it back home.

ANZAC Girls is a historical drama TV show set during World War I. It follows the experiences of a group of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) nurses who work in military hospitals during the Gallipoli campaign. The show explores their personal and professional relationships, as well as the challenges they face in a war-torn environment.

PT 109 is a war drama movie that tells the gripping true story of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy and his crew as they navigate through the treacherous waters of the South Pacific during World War II. When their PT boat is rammed by a Japanese destroyer, Kennedy must lead his men to safety, facing enemy fire, harsh conditions, and his own injured state. With limited supplies and no communication, they must rely on each other's courage and resilience to survive. This film showcases Kennedy's leadership and determination, foreshadowing his future role as the President of the United States.

Mia, still traumatized after surviving a terrorist attack, tries to recall the events by investigating her memories and retracing her steps.

Jane Hammond, a woman haunted by her past, enlists the help of an ex-lover to protect her family and seek revenge on the gang responsible for her husband's death.

In 1897, Allan Quatermain embarks on a dangerous journey through the African jungle in search of King Solomon's diamond mine. Along the way, he encounters a variety of wildlife, tribal villages, and treacherous obstacles. Quatermain's skills and survival instincts are put to the test as he navigates through the dense jungle, facing wild animals and treacherous terrains. With the help of his companions, he must overcome challenges and rivalries to reach the treasure.

Vagabond is a drama film that tells the story of a young woman who becomes a vagabond after leaving her home in southern France. She wanders through rural settings, facing poverty and homelessness. The film explores themes of freedom, loneliness, and survival.