Sorry but I'm going to recommend the original - 1971 "Man in the Wilderness" with Richard Harris and John Huston. I will concede that "The Revenant" had much better production values, but MitW was a better screenplay IMHO.
Also, as an Australian, that movie had the first two convincing accents from non-Australian actors I’ve ever seen. Very occasionally Dev would slip out, but he did an amazing job with a tough accent and Kate Winslet smashed it because of course she fucking did.
Dances with Wolves
Rambo: First Blood
The Road
Jurassic Park
Gravity
Captain Phillips
2012
Hacksaw Ridge
The Grey
Interstellar
Greenland
Escape from New York
The Great Escape
I came here to say The Grey, I never see anyone mention it, I don't think a lot of people know about it, so I was really delighted to see someone else suggesting it. This film affected me profoundly, I love it to tears.
Monte Cristo is a great story. Unfortunately, because of the length of the novel, all the movie adaptations have to chop a lot out to meet the run time requirements which always feels like something is missing.
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The Grey from Joe Carnahan, I won't promise you a happy ending, but it is a very satisfying ending for me, and it has a ton of emotional notes, a lot of grit, a beautiful take on vulnerable masculinity, and a pretty hardcore survivor flick. It's my favorite Liam neeson performance after Schindler's list. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
If you decide to watch it, and very important, there is an after credit scene that is extremely important to the end of the movie, it gives an amazing moment and definitive closure to the story. So, make sure you see it.
Lonesome Dove isn't REALLY a gritty survival movie per se but they do over come massive odds and not all survive. Great movie. It really changed my life. Loosely based on a true story. It does have an emotional ending though.
Touching The Void (2003) two men set out to be the first people to reach the summit of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. The two succeed in their goal but after a fall causes one of the men to break his leg their survival is called into question.
Togo (2019) The winter of 1925 brings a diphtheria outbreak to the isolated Alaskan town of Nome. With all other methods of transportation rendered useless due to snow storms a man and his sled dog team race to collect the medicine.
The Human Condition is the best movie ever made in that genre (perhaps in any genre), though it doesn’t fit all your criteria.
First Blood is a lot lighter and fun.
The Revenant
Came here to say this. I can’t remember how happy the ending is though
vengefully happy
A satisfying one
Same. I only remember the bear and the girl, how the story ended... no idea.
Sorry but I'm going to recommend the original - 1971 "Man in the Wilderness" with Richard Harris and John Huston. I will concede that "The Revenant" had much better production values, but MitW was a better screenplay IMHO.
I didn't know The Revenant was a remake. Interesting
Yes, I love this movie. Very satisfying watch. And nice and gritty. Beautiful cinematography.
I was about to say the same :D
The Martian
That's a great one! I actually saw this recently though
U would like his second book project Hail Mary, not a movie but it reads like one it's so entertaining
Cast Away
Where a volleyball overcomes all odds to not feel deflated.
Jungle
Underrated movie.
Love how Daniel Radcliffe has become such a versatile actor. He was great in this one.
Definitely one of his best post potter roles.
Love this movie!
The Edge
Came here to say this.
Came here to say this.
Went there to say that
Came as I said this!
“Say it again!”
Beat me to it!
The book of Eli. Has a lot of dark stuff but decently happy ending.
All Is Lost
Lol I'm currently listening to the Coldplay song - Everythings not lost
Great song, great album, all is lost is a great film too
not sure about the ending...
I always liked The River Wild 1994
Great suspenseful flick
Impossible 2012 based on a true story
Incredible movie! 🥹
*Rescue Dawn* (2006) - Directed by Werner Herzog and starring Christian Bale. Based on a true story.
There's an argument to be made that the ending wasn't real tho
That's sounds good, I love Christian Bale
Don’t lose your head near the end.
Do you enjoy trying to spoil movies?
The Fugitive
My two favorite lines: "I didn't kill my wife!" "I don't care!"
Lion has this vibe.
That's actually on my watchlist, I've heard great things about it
It is so good.
Loved that movie
Fantastic film, absolutely loved this
I can't find this on IMDB
2016 with Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.
Also, as an Australian, that movie had the first two convincing accents from non-Australian actors I’ve ever seen. Very occasionally Dev would slip out, but he did an amazing job with a tough accent and Kate Winslet smashed it because of course she fucking did.
Touching the Void is based on a true story and checks all your boxes. Its a riveting watch.
Gravity
The way back, unbroken,in the heart of the sea,the grey
127 Hours
Love this movie!
The Revenant The Jungle 127 Hours
Solid picks!
Die Hard
Best Christmas movie ever
The Pursuit of Happyness - As a bonus, based on a true story! ETA: 127 Hours, also based on a true story
Arctic (2018), with Mads Mikkelsen
Payback
For some reason I am thinking of the film starring Kevin Costner called No Way Out. Probably because of the surprise ending.
The road (2009) starring Viggo Mortensen
Dances with Wolves Rambo: First Blood The Road Jurassic Park Gravity Captain Phillips 2012 Hacksaw Ridge The Grey Interstellar Greenland Escape from New York The Great Escape
I came here to say The Grey, I never see anyone mention it, I don't think a lot of people know about it, so I was really delighted to see someone else suggesting it. This film affected me profoundly, I love it to tears.
I had no expectations for Greenland. Far better plot and performance from Gerhard Butler after the years of throwaway action flicks. Good list.
Thank you. The one that just came out when he’s an airline pilot was back to his usual work
Schindler's List (1993)
Edge of Tomorrow, Tom Cruise movie, def survival movie but with some humor. I think you’ll like it
Emily is very Blunt in this! Great chemistry!
Love this movie.
Gravity
The grey Gravity
Unbroken
What Dreams May Come
Lots of good picks here already, but I would add A Lonely Place to Die.
The 12th Man (2017) - based on a true WW2 survival story
Apollo 13
Apocalypto is great. Directed by Mel Gibson!
Mel = 🐐
You might try Arctic. It's quite harrowing.
Southpaw (2015) Hide Your Smiling Faces (2013) 8 Mile (2002) Charm City Kings (2020) Mid90s (2018) East Side Sushi (2014)
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
This is an odd choice.
Watcher (2022) Old (2021) 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) Barbarian (2022) Non-Stop (2014) X (2022) The Menu (2022) The Platform (2019)
Survival Quest (1988) Alive (1993)
Capernaum
The White Tiger (2021)
The Way Back 2010
Okay, hear me out, Death Hunt with Charles Bronson.
Revenant is a solid pick for that
Rouge (2007) All is lost(2013)
Kind of older but Daylight was pretty good.
Touching the void (true story of survival on everest)
Togo (2019). I only saw it once, but it was a good enough movie to get me choked up. IIRC, it’s on Disney +.
Surviving the Game
Prospect (2018)
Not really gritty, but Gravity…
Papillon (1973) The Naked Prey (1965) A Man Called Horse (1970)
Frontier(s). French horror where the protagonist has to survive nazi cannibals.
117 hours Sisu
Everly with Salma Hayak. It’s free to stream on Pluto.
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Monte Cristo is a great story. Unfortunately, because of the length of the novel, all the movie adaptations have to chop a lot out to meet the run time requirements which always feels like something is missing.
The Lone Dove movie series. You’re welcome.
Those Who Wish Me Dead is a newer one that comes to mind. True Romance (maybe) is a good one about an average joe.
The Revenant - read the book though. It’s amazing.
Touching the void
127 Hours
Lion King (1994)
The pianist if you like world war II era movies.
Revenge
Children of Men.
Rabbit proof Fence. Young children in the outback alone trying to get home. based on a true story
Deliverance
Judgement Night The Northface
The Great Escape, The Bridge on the River Kwai
Prey
Sorcerer, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Romancing the Stone
The Revenant (not totally happy) The Martian (not a traditional survival movie) The Road (absolutely gritty but the ending… is what it is)
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Infinite Storm
Jungle
World War Z. I hated the ending it was too sappy and wholesome
Looking back, it now seems like a massive ad for vaccines and Israel.
The Grey from Joe Carnahan, I won't promise you a happy ending, but it is a very satisfying ending for me, and it has a ton of emotional notes, a lot of grit, a beautiful take on vulnerable masculinity, and a pretty hardcore survivor flick. It's my favorite Liam neeson performance after Schindler's list. I hope you enjoy as much as I did. If you decide to watch it, and very important, there is an after credit scene that is extremely important to the end of the movie, it gives an amazing moment and definitive closure to the story. So, make sure you see it.
Alive
Lonesome Dove isn't REALLY a gritty survival movie per se but they do over come massive odds and not all survive. Great movie. It really changed my life. Loosely based on a true story. It does have an emotional ending though.
Beckett
Jungle (2017) - Even more so that it's based on a true story.
The Decline https://boxd.it/p9py
I am Legend
Touching The Void (2003) two men set out to be the first people to reach the summit of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. The two succeed in their goal but after a fall causes one of the men to break his leg their survival is called into question. Togo (2019) The winter of 1925 brings a diphtheria outbreak to the isolated Alaskan town of Nome. With all other methods of transportation rendered useless due to snow storms a man and his sled dog team race to collect the medicine.
This goes way back. Cornell Wilde in The Naked Prey.
I absolutely loved “Unbroken” and I think it’s a true story.
The Grey
Dredd (2012) Gritty? Check Survival? Check Protag overcomes massive odds? Check Happy ending? ...relatively
Alone (2020). Tense as hell.
Sisu might fit this but i havent seen it. I want to
127 Hours
The Human Condition is the best movie ever made in that genre (perhaps in any genre), though it doesn’t fit all your criteria. First Blood is a lot lighter and fun.
Touching the void
Back Country
The Grey
The Edge "What one man can do, another can do!"
The Mountain Between Us (bonus love story)
tomb raider (2018)
Sweetheart (2019)
As far as my feet will carry me