10 must-watch survival thrillers on OTT

Apr 16, 2025

CELEB LOOKS

Kritika Yadav

The Revenant

A frontiersman fights to survive in the wild after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by his team. You can stream the film that won Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar on Disney+.

127 Hours

Trapped in a canyon, a hiker must make a life-or-death choice to free himself after being pinned by a boulder. The movie that was nominated for 6 Oscars, is available for streaming on Disney+.

Gravity

Tune in to Netflix to watch as two astronauts struggle to survive after their shuttle is destroyed, drifting helplessly in space.

Cast Away

After a plane crash, a man learns to survive alone on a deserted island with only a volleyball for company. This Oscar-winning film is available for streaming on Prime Video.

The Grey

After a plane crash in Alaska, oil workers face deadly wolves and brutal conditions to stay alive. You can steam the film on Prime Video.

Everest

Based on real events, this film that sees climbers facing life-threatening conditions during a disastrous Mount Everest expedition is available for streaming on Netflix.

Buried

This Apple+ film follows a man who wakes up buried alive in a wooden coffin with only a lighter and a phone—his race against time begins.

All Is Lost

A lone sailor battles to survive at sea after his boat is badly damaged in a collision with a shipping container. Tune in to Prime Video to stream this nail-biting drama.

A Quiet Place

A family must live in silence to survive monsters that hunt by sound in this intense post-apocalyptic thriller available for streaming on Netflix.

Adrift

A couple's sailing trip turns into a fight for survival when a massive hurricane leaves them stranded at sea. Fans of the genre can stream the film on Netflix.

​TOP 10 survival thrillers which are a must-watch on OTT ​