15 Adventurous Hiking Movies To Watch
Hello hikers! 🙂
Are you looking for some inspiration for your next hike? Or maybe just looking for a movie night with a hiking theme? Either way, I’ve got you covered with this list of 15 adventurous hiking movies to watch. So grab some popcorn and get ready for some serious wanderlust.
- “Wild” starring Reese Witherspoon – Based on a true story, this film follows one woman’s journey to hike the Pacific Crest Trail alone. It’ll give you all the feels and make you want to hit the trail ASAP.
- “A Walk in the Woods” starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte – This comedy-drama follows two old friends who attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. It’s a hilarious and heartwarming film about friendship and the great outdoors.
- “The Way” starring Martin Sheen – This touching film follows a father as he embarks on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in memory of his son. It’s a beautiful story about healing and self-discovery.
- “Into the Wild” starring Emile Hirsch – Based on the true story of Chris McCandless, this film follows a young man as he embarks on a journey into the Alaskan wilderness. It’s a powerful film about the search for meaning in life.
- “127 Hours” starring James Franco – This film tells the true story of Aron Ralston, a hiker who becomes trapped by a boulder while canyoneering alone in Blue John Canyon, Utah. It’s a tense and harrowing film about survival and the human spirit.
- “The Hiker” starring Zachary Quinto – A thriller about a man who finds himself stranded in the wilderness after a hiking accident.
- “The Revenant” starring Leonardo DiCaprio – This intense film tells the story of a frontiersman who is left for dead after a bear attack. It’s a brutal and beautiful film about survival in the wild.
- “The Summit” starring Christina Chong – A documentary about a group of climbers who attempt to climb K2, the second highest mountain in the world. It’s a gripping and emotional film about the lengths people will go to achieve their dreams.
- “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” starring Ben Stiller – This comedy-drama follows a man who goes on an adventure to find a missing photograph for the final cover of Life magazine. It’s a heartwarming film about taking risks and living life to the fullest.
- “The Mountain Between Us” starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet – A survival film about two strangers who must rely on each other after their plane crashes in the mountains.
- “Everest” starring Jake Gyllenhaal – A dramatic film about the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. It’s a harrowing film that will make you appreciate the dangers of climbing the world’s highest peak.
- “Touching the Void” starring Nicholas Aaron – A documentary about two climbers who attempt to summit Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes and the devastating events that occurred on their descent.
- “Vertical Limit” starring Chris O’Donnell – A thriller about a group of climbers who must rescue a stranded climber high on K2.
- “The Grey” starring Liam Neeson – A survival film about a group of oil-rig workers who are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash.
- “The Eiger Sanction” starring Clint Eastwood – A thrilling film about a retired mountain climber who is coerced into doing one last climb.
That’s my list of 15 adventurous hiking movies to watch. Whether you’re in the mood for a drama, a comedy, or a documentary, these films are sure to give you a dose of inspiration and excitement for your next hike.
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See you around, hikers!
