20 movies where we see human spirit being tested against the wild

Modified Jan 17, 2025 13:31 ET

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14) Alive (1993)

Alive tells the true story of a rugby team stranded in the Andes mountains after their plane crashes. The survivors face freezing temperatures and no food for weeks. They make the difficult decision to use the bodies of the dead to stay alive. Their struggle is both physical and emotional as they fight to keep hope alive. Each person brings strength to the group as they push through exhaustion and fear.