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A list of 100 movies featuring natural or man-made disasters that threaten the survival of humanity or the planet. See ratings, genres, summaries, and casts of each film, from The Poseidon Adventure to The Road.
This list of disaster films represents over half a century of films within the genre. Disaster films are motion pictures which depict an impending or ongoing disaster as a central plot feature. The films typically feature large casts and multiple storylines and focus on the protagonists attempts to avert, escape, or cope with the ...
A list of 50 movies that feature natural or man-made disasters, from Titanic to Sharknado, with critics' ratings and summaries. Find out which disaster movies are Certified Fresh, Fresh, or Rotten according to Rotten Tomatoes.
A list of 100 movies that depict natural or man-made disasters, such as Chernobyl, tsunami, avalanche, or nuclear war. The list includes ratings, genres, summaries, and cast information for each movie.
- Disaster movies thrill us. From natural disasters to epidemics to monsters wreaking havoc, disaster movies have always fascinated audiences. We experience some of our biggest anxieties vicariously through the characters on screen, and we are left to wonder, “What would I do in this situation?”
- Titanic. Released: 1997. Rated: PG-13. Memorable quote: “The pumps buy you time, but minutes only. From this moment, no matter what we do, Titanic will founder.”
- The Poseidon Adventure. Released: 1972. Rated: PG (Keep in mind, ratings were different back then—this is not for your little ones) Memorable quote: “The Poseidon is too fine a lady to be rushed to the junkyard on her last voyage!”
- Airplane! Released: 1980. Rated: PG. Memorable quote: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your stewardess speaking … We regret any inconvenience the sudden cabin movement might have caused, this is due to periodic air pockets we encountered, there’s no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you enjoy the rest of your flight … By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?”
Best Disaster Films of All Time. Best Disaster Films in any form (drama, action, adventure, comedy, apocalypse fiction, science fiction, fantasy e.t.c.). Notice: The list includes movies' plot which center around the impact and not the aftermath of disaster.
Apr 30, 2024 · A list of the top disaster movies ranked by over 9K voters, featuring natural, extraterrestrial and human-made catastrophes. See the latest additions, the most divisive entries and the highest-rated films, such as The Day After Tomorrow, Twister and Independence Day.
