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1) Cast away
Summary
Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer, finds his ruled-by-the-clock existence ended when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island. As Chuck struggles to survive, he finds that his own personal journey has only just begun.
Pub. Date
c2007
Summary
"Drawing upon all his experiences as a soldier, mountaineer and seasoned adventurer, watch as Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations. Armed with a few supplies and the clothes on his back, see how he claws his way back to civilization while demonstrating survival techniques along the way."--Container insert.
3) Survivorman
Summary
Imagine being stranded in the most extreme environments for 7 days. With no support crew and operating the camera himself, survival expert Les Stroud tackles this question as he tests himself in the wilderness, ranging from the desert to the Arctic.
4) Snowbound
Pub. Date
c2006, 1993
Summary
"Stranded on a desolate mountain road, Jim (Neil Patrick Harris) and Jennifer Stolpa (Kelli Williams), and their baby, end up locked in a desperate fight for survival against the elements in this gripping drama. Based on a true story, this engrossing movie will keep you glued to your screen. When Jim realizes that they will not be rescued in time to save their lives, he ventures off on a perilous 50 mile journey with only one goal in mind: survival...
Pub. Date
c2011
Summary
Adventurer Bear Grylls heads back into the wild for the fifth season, where he tackles extreme survival challenges in some of the most inhospitable places on Earth. Bear goes from the extremes of Eastern Europe's frozen mountains to the searing humidity and crocodile-filled landscape of Northern Australia's Arnhem Land. In the Torres strait, south of Papua New Guinea, Bear is marooned on a desert island. He must find food and water before setting...
Pub. Date
c2009
Summary
Les 'Survivorman' Stroud uses skills, bravery, and ingenuity to tackle seemingly impossible situations as he attempts to survive without food or shelter in some of the world's harshest environments. Features: Sierra Nevada; Colorado Rockies; Arctic Tundra; Deep Woods; Australian Outback; and Papua New Guinea.
Pub. Date
[2022]
Summary
Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures in a New Era. Includes the theatrical (147 min.) and extended versions of the film (160 min.).
9) Escape room
Pub. Date
[2019]
Formats
Summary
An intriguing invitation brings six strangers together. Initially, they think they have gathered for a highly immersive escape room, but they soon make the sickening discovery that they are pawns in a sadistic game of life and death. Together, they move from one terrifying scenario to the next as they find clues and solve puzzles. But the players soon learn that exposing their darkest secrets may hold the key to survive.
10) Adrift
Pub. Date
[2018]
Summary
Based on the true story of survival, a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.
11) 47 meters down
Pub. Date
[2017]
Summary
Two sisters vacationing in Mexico are trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean. With less than an hour of oxygen left and bloodthirsty great white sharks circling nearby, they must fight to survive.
12) 65
Pub. Date
[2023]
Formats
Summary
"After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he's actually stranded on Earth... 65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures in an epic fight to survive" --Container.
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Summary
A return to the world of the Road Warrior, Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past, he believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa. They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe, from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord with his gangs, pursues the rebels ruthlessly...
15) The snow walker
Pub. Date
[2005]
Summary
When a plane carrying Charlie Halliday and a sick, Inuit woman, Kanaalay, crashes hundreds of miles from civilization, they are at the mercy of nature's worst. While serarch parties try to locate the plance, Charlie decides to trek overland promising the woman he will return with help. Despite her sickness, she follows Charlie. Kanaalay teaches him the skills he will need in order to survive and he comes to respect her wisdom and her spirit.
Pub. Date
2006
Summary
While Jack, Kate, and Locke investigate what's inside the hatch, the "tailies" are found. These survivors are from the tail of the plane and include tough girl Ana-Lucia and the spiritual and mysterious Mr. Eko. Learn what happened to Walt when he left Michael with some very hard choices to make and get a better insight into just who the "others" are. Find out that the island has some connection with the Dharma Corporation.
17) Deliverance
Summary
The Cahulawassee River is soon to be destroyed, along with the beautiful country that surrounds it. Eager to see it before it's gone, adventurer and outdoor fanatic, Lewis, organizes a trip for himself and his three friends, Ed, Drew and Bobby. They will canoe their way from top to bottom in search of great adventure. What they don't know is that they are in for much more than they originally bargained. Two mountain men take Ed and Bobby hostage....
18) Alive
Pub. Date
c1993
Summary
A team of rugby players survive a plane crash deep in the desolate, snow-covered Andes Mountains. Stranded there, they must overcome incredible odds to stay alive.
20) Twelfth night
Pub. Date
[2005]
Summary
After a shipwreck, twin siblings Viola and Sebastian wash up on the shores of Illyria. Viola, disguised as a man named Cesario, takes up service with the Duke Orsino, who is madly in love with the Lady Olivia. But Olivia is in mourning over her brother's death, so Orsino sends Cesario over as an emissary of love, except that Olivia falls for Viola!
