The Mountains are a beautifully scenic location. They can hold silence, deafen violence, clear the mind, and pose as a challenge. Nature is an incredible tool ready for cinematic disposal. This list of mountain movies has been put together from various IMDb mountain themed lists to give the best selection of films based on the IMDb ratings.
For any nature enthusiast, these films are sure to create a yearning for the outdoors and satisfy that scenic craving. Get ready to get moving without lifting a finger. Hiking has never been so easy.
Eddie The Eagle (2016) - 7.4
Led by the incredible acting of Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton, sports drama Eddie The Eagle (2016) is a charming, feel-good film. Eddie Edwards has a ion for skiing, and this young man will do everything he can to secure himself an opportunity to represent Britain in the Olympics. There's just something about an underdog, endearment, and determination follow their every move. They never give up, and they always inspire, even in their lowest moments.
Mulan (1998) - 7.6
Childhood wouldn't be complete without the Mulan (1998) Disney soundtrack. The tale of Mulan, a woman who disguised as a man, takes the place of her father as a soldier for the Imperial army after he receives a summons by the Emperor, is legendary. Why can't a woman be strong?
Why shouldn't they be listened to? Mulan fought for her country against the attack of the Huns and sexism and continued to do so against all odds. This movie has wit, humor, anguish, and courage.
127 Hours (2010) - 7.6
127 Hours (2010) is based on the horrific and unbelievable true-life experience of Mountain Climber Aron Ralston. All alone and having told no one his plans, Aron goes on a hiking adventure in Utah. Even though he is experienced, he slips on a loose rock and gets pinned to the bottom of a canyon in a once in a lifetime occurrence.
Still alive and without the use of one hand, surrounded by orange cliffs and only encountering two strangers on his journey who have long ago disappeared, he has no one to turn to for help. James Franco carries the weight of 127 hours of pain and struggle in this hour and a half one-man show.
Where Eagles Dare (1968) - 7.7
Where Eagles Dare (1968) stars Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton in this incredibly entertaining World War II film. Daring and bravery, action and chivalry, comradeship, and action: what more could the audience ask for? Don't dismiss this film because it was made in the 60s. It has as much punch and gusto as any recent action film. If it's a rescue mission you're looking for, look no further than Where Eagles Dare.
The Coffin In The Mountain (2014) - 7.7
The Coffin In The Mountain (2014) is a Chinese mystery drama film. After remains are discovered charred and dumped near a village. Riddles and secrets mar the investigation. Confusion, regret, an observer turned perpetrator. Don't let subtitles become a barrier. In the words of director Bong Joon-ho, “Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films."
Misery (1990) - 7.8
Misery (1990) is the performance that won Kathy Bates the 1991 Academy Award for Best Actress, and rightly so. Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, the plot follows the perspective of novelist Paul Sheldon, who just finished the last book in his series. On his way home on a snowy slope in the mountains, he has a car accident. Waking up to find himself bandaged and in bed, he believes himself saved.
Only his savior is his number one fan and a psychotic nurse. And she'll do anything to keep him prisoner. Because the last book isn't all she hoped it to be, the author's worst nightmares are realized.
The Revenant (2015) - 8.0
Blood, chilled sweats, and the battle to survive long enough to get revenge. The Revenant (2015) is not for the faint of heart. The snowy landscape captures the raw power of nature's elements against man. Hugh Glass, brought to life by Leonardo DiCaprio's phenomenal performance, has been abandoned and left for dead, betrayed by his own trusted comrade. How far will he go to get his revenge? What must he withstand?
The Thing (1982) - 8.1
The Thing (1982) is a science fiction horror like no other. In the remote Antarctic where ice forms the walls and snow is the floors, a group of American scientists become the subject of the most horrifying encounter. The Thing is a monster than no one can understand. It can shape-shift and manipulate. It's hunting them down one by one, picking them off, and it won't stop until they're all gone. Anyone who loves animals would easily fall victim, as the monster disguised itself as a dog and used human comion to enter into the otherwise secured base.
Into The Wild (2007) - 8.1
Into The Wild (2007) is an adventure drama film based on the life events of Christopher Johnson McCandless. A well-off man decides to go all or nothing, renouncing his material possessions and letting nature be his sustaining spirit. Leading a life in the wild without the knowledge needed and on a whim. Some might think him a fool; others praise his bravery. Four months into his Alaskan hitchhiking adventure, McCandless was found dead. This is indeed an intriguing tale.
The Shining (1980) - 8.4
novel by Stephen King. Tragedy has followed the history of the Overlook Hotel, a grand estate hidden in the mountains far away from any source of communication. When the Torrance family has no choice but to take residence there during the winter and maintain the building, something sinister stirs inside.
And as that creeping monster rises to prey on those it finds, the mountains can do nothing but absorb the noise and sit in silence. A setting for deep isolation and extreme helplessness. Watch and root for little Danny Torrance.
