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Lost - Pilot Episode (TV)

2004 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction J.J. Abrams

Cast Matthew Fox · Evangeline Lilly · Jorge Garcia · Dominic Monaghan

Synopsis Lost - Pilot Episode (TV) (2004) follows the aftermath of a catastrophic event as passengers from Oceanic Flight 815 find themselves stranded on an enigmatic island following a devastating plane crash. The narrative kicks off with three central figures—Jack Shephard...

8.1

26K votes

8.1

26K votes

The African Queen

1951 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction John Huston

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Katharine Hepburn · Robert Morley · Peter Bull

Synopsis The African Queen (1951) is a classic adventure film inspired by C.S. Forester's 1935 novel. The story revolves around Charlie Allnut (Bogart), a rough-and-tumble captain of a small steamboat, who rescues Rose Sayer (Hepburn), a devout and upright missionary, after...

7.9

33K votes

7.9

33K votes

Lost (TV Series)

2004 · Series · 42 min. · United States

Direction J.J. Abrams · Damon Lindelof · Jeffrey Lieber · Carlton Cuse

Cast Matthew Fox · Evangeline Lilly · Terry O'Quinn · Josh Holloway

Synopsis Lost (TV Series) (2004) follows the aftermath of a catastrophic plane crash that leaves 48 survivors stranded on a mysterious tropical island in the Pacific. The survivors, a diverse group ranging from a former rock star to a Korean couple...

7.9

110K votes

7.9

110K votes

Castaway on the Moon

2009 · Movie · 116 min. · South Korea

Direction Lee Hey-jun

Cast Jung Jae-young · Jeong Ryeo-won · Yang Mi-kyeong · Park Yeong-seo

Synopsis Castaway on the Moon (2009) follows the journey of a man whose life is in shambles. His romantic relationship has crumbled, he is burdened with debt, and his business ventures have failed. Desperate and seeing no other way out, he...

7.8

9K votes

7.8

9K votes

When the Wind Blows

1986 · Movie · 84 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jimmy T. Murakami

Synopsis When the Wind Blows (1986) follows the story of an elderly British couple, Jim and Hilda, residing in the tranquil countryside. They place unwavering trust in the government's decisions, remaining oblivious to the impending Third World War between the US...

7.7

7K votes

7.7

7K votes

Made in Abyss (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Kojima

Synopsis Made in Abyss (TV Series) (2017) is set in a world where an immense chasm known as the "Abyss" remains the last uncharted territory. This vast pit is home to extraordinary creatures and invaluable artifacts beyond the capabilities of modern...

7.7

1K votes

7.7

1K votes

Into the Wild

2007 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction Sean Penn

Cast Emile Hirsch · Marcia Gay Harden · William Hurt · Jena Malone

Synopsis Into the Wild (2007) follows the journey of Christopher McCandless, a young man who, after completing his college education and with a bright future, decides to leave his comfortable life behind and venture into the wilderness. At 22, Christopher abandons...

7.6

68K votes

7.6

68K votes

Direction Masayuki Kojima · Hitoshi Haga

Synopsis Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (TV Series) (2022) is a 12-episode anime series that continues the story from the film "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul." This sequel series delves deeper into the...

7.6

227 votes

7.6

227 votes

Direction Masayuki Kojima

Synopsis Made in Abyss Movie 2: Wandering Twilight (2019) is a continuation of the captivating journey into the depths of the Abyss, serving as the second feature film adaptation of the acclaimed anime series. This installment delves deeper into the mysteries...

7.6

68 votes

7.6

68 votes

Jeremiah Johnson

1972 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Will Geer · Allyn Ann McLerie · Stefan Gierasch

Synopsis Jeremiah Johnson (1972) is a visually stunning film directed by Sydney Pollack, chronicling the journey of a lone individual, Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford), as he confronts both hostile Native American tribes seeking retribution and the unforgiving natural environment. The story...

7.6

11K votes

7.6

11K votes

Society Of The Snow

2023 · Movie · 144 min. · Spain

Direction J.A. Bayona

Cast Enzo Vogrincic · Agustín Pardella · Matías Recalt · Esteban Bigliardi

Synopsis Society Of The Snow (2023) follows the harrowing true story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which tragically crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972 while transporting a rugby team to Chile. Out of the 45 passengers, only 29 managed...

7.6

39K votes

7.6

39K votes

Direction Brad Osborne

Synopsis I Am Alive: Surviving The Andes Plane Crash (TV) (2010) is a gripping 2010 television documentary that delves into the harrowing ordeal of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, as narrated by survivor Nando Parrado. Under the direction of Brad Osborne,...

7.6

105 votes

7.6

105 votes

Direction Gonzalo Arijon

Synopsis Stranded: I Have Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains (2007) presents an unprecedented account as survivors of the notorious 1972 Andes plane crash share their gripping personal narratives of endurance. This documentary offers a unique perspective, allowing...

7.6

589 votes

7.6

589 votes

Touching The Void

2003 · Documentary · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Kevin Macdonald

Cast Brendan Mackey · Nicholas Aaron · Joe Simpson

Synopsis Touching The Void (2003) chronicles the harrowing tale of two daring young mountaineers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, who embarked on a perilous journey to conquer the formidable west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985....

7.5

4K votes

7.5

4K votes

Threads (TV)

1984 · Movie · 110 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mick Jackson

Cast Karen Meagher · Reece Dinsdale · David Brierly · Rita May

Synopsis Threads (TV) (1984) is a chilling 1984 BBC television drama set in the industrial city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, which explores the devastating consequences of a nuclear war on the United Kingdom. Crafted by Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson,...

7.4

679 votes

7.4

679 votes

The Beckoning Silence (TV)

2007 · Documentary · 73 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Louise Osmond

Synopsis The Beckoning Silence (TV) (2007) follows renowned mountaineer Joe Simpson as he journeys to the Eiger to delve into one of mountaineering's most harrowing tragedies. The documentary centers around Toni Kurtz, a gifted climber who, in 1936, attempted to be...

7.4

397 votes

7.4

397 votes

Human

1962 · Movie · 117 min. · Japan

7.4

110 votes

7.4

110 votes

Black Mirror: White Bear (TV)

2013 · Movie · 42 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Carl Tibbetts

Cast Lenora Crichlow · Michael Smiley · Tuppence Middleton · Ian Bonar

Synopsis Black Mirror: White Bear (TV) (2013) presents a chilling dystopian narrative where Toni, portrayed by Lenora Crichlow, awakens with no memory of her past in an unfamiliar residence. Upon venturing outside, she encounters a bizarre and unsettling world where nearly...

7.4

31K votes

7.4

31K votes

North of the Sun

2012 · Documentary · 46 min. · Norway

7.4

56 votes

7.4

56 votes