Movies like Open Water

Not to be confused with the animated Disney film, Frozen is a white-knuckle thriller about three friends who must survive after being stranded on a ski chairlift. Like Open Water, it's a terrifying tale of survival against unforgiving nature.

127 Hours is the true story of canyoneer Aron Ralston's harrowing ordeal trapped by a boulder in an isolated canyon. It captures a similar intensity and focus on the will to survive that Open Water fans will find compelling.

In The Shallows, a solitary surfer must battle the elements when she's stranded close to shore with a great white shark circling nearby. The tension and survival elements make it a gripping watch for fans of Open Water.