Movies like 127 Hours

Exploring the depths of human endurance, The Revenant is a visceral tale set in the 1820s American frontier. Much like 127 Hours, it is based on a true story and features a protagonist (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) who faces extraordinary challenges to stay alive against all odds.

Cast Away transports audiences to the solitary struggle of Chuck Noland, played by Tom Hanks, as he attempts to survive on a deserted island after a plane crash. The themes of isolation, survival, and the rescue from the brink of despair align closely with the experience of 127 Hours.

Into the Wild is a gripping survival story that is likely to resonate with fans of 127 Hours. This film follows the true story of Christopher McCandless as he ventures into the Alaskan wilderness seeking self-discovery and adventure, much like Aron Ralston's search for meaning in his solitary struggle for survival.

Alive tells the harrowing true story of a rugby team's fight for survival after their plane crashes in the Andes mountains. Fans of 127 Hours will find the themes of endurance, the human will to survive, and the complex ethical decisions faced by the characters compelling and thought-provoking.

Much like 127 Hours, The Grey features an intense survival narrative where Liam Neeson's character and a group of oil rig workers battle a harsh environment and a pack of wolves after their plane crashes in Alaska, showcasing the instinctual struggle between life and death.

The Edge, starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin, is about two men struggling to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash. Their struggle against nature and a menacing bear is imbued with intellect and is similar in intensity to 127 Hours' gripping tale of survival.