100+ Movies like Fall
The Descent
Both "Fall" and "The Descent" follow a group of friends who embark on a dangerous adventure involving climbing or spelunking. In both films, a tragic accident occurs early on, leading to the death of a loved one. A year later, the protagonists (Becky in "Fall" and Sarah in "The Descent") are struggling to cope with their grief and trauma. They are persuaded by their friends to undertake a perilous climbing/caving expedition as a means of healing and closure. However, the expeditions go horribly wrong, leaving the characters stranded in life-threatening situations hundreds of feet above ground. They face dwindling supplies, injuries, and the constant threat of death as they desperately try to find a way out. Betrayals and shocking revelations about their friends' past actions further complicate the situation. The protagonists are forced to confront their inner demons and make difficult choices to survive, ultimately emerging as stronger individuals after enduring harrowing ordeals. Both films explore themes of grief, friendship, survival, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
The Mountain Between Us
Both "Fall" and "The Mountain Between Us" are survival stories where two characters become stranded in a remote, mountainous area after an accident. In both films, the protagonists face life-threatening situations and must rely on their wits and determination to survive the harsh conditions. The central conflict revolves around their struggle to find a way to safety and get rescued. The movies share similar themes of overcoming adversity, the human will to survive, and the bonds formed between people in extreme circumstances. In both cases, the characters are forced to confront their inner demons and personal issues while fighting for their lives. Their shared ordeal brings them closer together, leading to romantic feelings developing despite the dire situation. The plots follow a parallel structure: an initial accident or incident strands the characters, they face a series of escalating challenges and near-death experiences, they must make difficult choices about whether to stay put or risk moving, and their survival depends on their resourcefulness and perseverance. Ultimately, their harrowing experience leaves them forever changed, with a deeper appreciation for life and each other.
Happiness for Beginners
Both "Fall" and "Happiness for Beginners" involve characters embarking on challenging outdoor adventures that become life-threatening ordeals. The protagonists, Becky and Helen, are recovering from personal tragedies - Becky from the death of her husband and Helen from her divorce. They undertake these adventures, climbing a tower and hiking the Appalachian Trail respectively, as a means of healing and moving on. Unexpected complications arise that strand them in perilous situations, forcing them to confront their inner demons and find the strength to survive. Romantic subplots also feature, with Becky discovering a betrayal by her friend Hunter and Helen developing feelings for Jake. Both films explore themes of overcoming grief, self-discovery, and the restorative power of nature. The protagonists ultimately emerge from their harrowing experiences with newfound resilience and a renewed sense of purpose.
Vertical Limit
Both "Fall" and "Vertical Limit" are survival thrillers centered around climbing expeditions that go horribly wrong, leaving the protagonists stranded in perilous situations high above the ground. The movies parallel each other in several key ways: - The main characters are experienced climbers who undertake challenging climbs, only to face life-threatening circumstances due to accidents or natural disasters. - The climbers become trapped hundreds or thousands of feet above the ground, with limited resources and dwindling hopes of rescue. - Strained relationships and past traumas related to climbing accidents play a significant role in the character arcs and motivations. - Rescue attempts are made, often involving additional characters and teams, but these efforts are fraught with danger and further complications. - The stranded climbers must confront not only the physical challenges of their predicament but also personal demons, emotional turmoil, and moral dilemmas. - Themes of survival, resilience, sacrifice, and the consequences of ambition and hubris are explored in both films. - The climactic scenes involve harrowing descents or rescues, with tragic losses and hard-won triumphs.
Timber Falls
Both "Fall" and "Timber Falls" involve a pair of friends who go on an outdoor adventure that turns into a harrowing fight for survival against the elements and dangerous circumstances. In "Fall", Becky and Hunter climb a decommissioned TV tower but become stranded at the top, while in "Timber Falls", Sheryl and Mike go on a hiking trip but are captured by a deranged family. The protagonists face life-threatening situations, physical torture, and psychological trauma. Both films explore themes of friendship, betrayal, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of extreme adversity. The plots follow the characters' desperate attempts to escape their perilous predicaments and ultimately depict their triumph over the antagonistic forces through resourcefulness and perseverance.
Thirst
Both "Fall" and "Thirst" follow a group of friends who become stranded in a remote, harsh environment after an accident. They face extreme physical challenges and life-threatening situations as they struggle to survive with dwindling supplies and no immediate help. The protagonists are forced to make difficult choices and sacrifices to increase their chances of survival. Themes of friendship, perseverance, and the human will to live are central to both films. The stories build tension through the characters' deteriorating physical and mental states as they endure the unforgiving conditions. Ultimately, the survivors are rescued after undertaking drastic measures, but not without profound loss and trauma.
The Wrath of Becky
Both "The Wrath of Becky" and "Fall" center around a young woman named Becky who faces traumatic events that spur her on a path of survival and vengeance. In "Fall", Becky becomes an alcoholic recluse after her husband's death, but finds purpose in climbing a dangerous tower to scatter his ashes, paralleling Becky in "The Wrath of Becky" seeking revenge after her foster mother's murder. Both Beckys demonstrate remarkable resilience and resourcefulness in life-threatening situations, overcoming physical challenges and hostile adversaries through determination and cunning. The movies share themes of grief, trauma, and the struggle to move forward, with Becky ultimately finding empowerment and a new sense of purpose through her harrowing ordeals.
127 Hours
Both "Fall" and "127 Hours" are survival films that follow the harrowing experiences of characters who become trapped in remote, perilous locations after accidents during recreational activities. The protagonists face life-threatening situations, physical injuries, and a desperate struggle for survival against the elements and their own dwindling resources. They must summon inner strength and resilience to overcome their dire circumstances. The films explore themes of human endurance, the will to live, and the psychological toll of extreme isolation and trauma. Both movies depict the characters' hallucinations and visions as they teeter on the brink of death, reflecting their mental states. Ultimately, the protagonists resort to drastic measures to escape their predicaments, with Aron amputating his arm and Becky using Hunter's corpse to send a rescue message. The films underscore the importance of preparation and caution when venturing into the wilderness.
Everest
Both "Fall" and "Everest" are survival films that follow groups of climbers facing life-threatening situations during perilous ascents. The protagonists in both films are experienced climbers who embark on challenging climbs - a decommissioned TV tower in the desert for "Fall" and Mount Everest for "Everest". Tragedy strikes when accidents occur during the climbs, leaving the climbers stranded at extreme heights with dwindling supplies and no means of communication. They face harsh environmental conditions, injuries, and the looming threat of death as they desperately attempt to signal for rescue. The films explore themes of human endurance, the drive to overcome adversity, and the unforgiving power of nature. Both depict the climbers' physical and emotional struggles, their will to survive against overwhelming odds, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of their goals.
The Canyon
Both "Fall" and "The Canyon" involve a pair of friends who embark on a dangerous outdoor adventure that goes terribly wrong, leaving them stranded and fighting for survival. In both films, one of the friends suffers a fatal injury, leaving the other to struggle alone against the harsh elements and their own physical limitations. The protagonists face life-threatening situations, including falls, dehydration, and animal attacks, as they desperately attempt to find a way out or signal for help. The movies explore themes of friendship, loss, and the human will to survive against overwhelming odds. The climax of each film revolves around a daring and desperate attempt to call for rescue, with the protagonist's life hanging in the balance.
Disappearance
Both "Fall" and "Disappearance" involve groups of people who become stranded in remote, desolate locations after venturing off the beaten path. They face life-threatening situations and must struggle to survive against unseen, mysterious forces or entities. The plots follow their desperate attempts to escape their dire predicaments and get rescued, with tension building as their situations become increasingly perilous. Themes of isolation, the human drive for survival, and the dangers of venturing into the unknown are central to both films. The protagonists in each movie are forced to confront personal demons and past traumas as they fight for their lives against malevolent, unexplained phenomena.
Alone
Both "Fall" and "Alone" are survival thrillers that follow a woman stranded in a remote, isolated location after a traumatic incident. The protagonists, Becky and Jessica, find themselves alone and struggling to survive against the harsh elements of nature and their own inner demons. They are forced to confront their past traumas - Becky with the loss of her husband and Jessica with her husband's suicide - while fighting for their lives. The movies parallel each other in their depiction of the characters' resilience, determination, and resourcefulness in overcoming life-threatening obstacles and escaping their dire situations. The themes of grief, survival, and the human will to live are central to both films.
Enduring Love
Both "Fall" and "Enduring Love" revolve around a traumatic incident involving a death that deeply impacts the main characters. In "Fall", Becky's husband Dan falls to his death while climbing, while in "Enduring Love", a man dies after falling from a hot air balloon that Joe and others tried to rescue. The traumatic events lead the protagonists, Becky and Joe, to become consumed by guilt and obsession over the incidents, straining their personal relationships. The movies also explore themes of grief, guilt, and the psychological toll of trauma. In both films, the protagonists struggle to move on from the tragic events, with Becky becoming an alcoholic recluse and Joe becoming increasingly unraveled and distant. Additionally, both movies feature an obsessive character, Hunter in "Fall" and Jed in "Enduring Love, who develops an unhealthy fixation on the protagonist in the aftermath of the traumatic incident. The climax of both films involves a dangerous situation where the protagonist is trapped or in peril, with Becky stranded atop a tower and Joe confronting the unhinged Jed. Ultimately, the movies explore the characters' journeys to find closure and healing from their traumatic experiences.
One Missed Call
Both "Fall" and "One Missed Call" involve a supernatural or unexplained force that traps the main characters in a life-threatening situation. In "Fall", the friends become stranded atop a remote tower after the ladder breaks, while in "One Missed Call", characters receive disturbing voicemails that foreshadow their deaths. The movies follow the characters' desperate attempts to escape their perilous predicaments and survive against the malevolent forces. Themes of friendship, guilt, and confronting past trauma are explored as the characters face their dire circumstances. Ultimately, the protagonists in both films must overcome the supernatural threat through perseverance and inner strength to be rescued or break the curse.
Phoenix Forgotten
Both "Fall" and "Phoenix Forgotten" involve a group of friends who venture out to investigate a mysterious phenomenon, only to find themselves in a life-threatening situation. In "Fall", Becky and Hunter climb a decommissioned tower to scatter Becky's late husband's ashes, but become stranded at the top. In "Phoenix Forgotten", Josh, Ashley, and Mark investigate strange lights in the sky, leading to their disappearance in the desert. Both films feature the protagonists' struggle for survival against the elements and their dwindling resources, as well as the emotional turmoil and revelations that arise during their ordeal. The movies also share themes of loss, grief, and the search for closure or answers regarding a traumatic event. Ultimately, the protagonists in both films face a harrowing experience that tests their physical and emotional limits.
Scenic Route
Both "Fall" and "Scenic Route" involve two friends who become stranded in a remote, harsh environment - a desert in "Scenic Route" and atop a towering structure in "Fall". Their friendship is tested as tensions rise due to the extreme circumstances, forcing them to confront unresolved issues and past betrayals. The protagonists must find inner strength and rely on each other to survive, though their perceptions of reality become distorted by dehydration and isolation. Ultimately, their ordeal leads to personal growth and a renewed appreciation for their friendship, though the endings leave ambiguity about whether their experiences were real or a shared delusion as they faced death.
Killing Me Softly
Both "Fall" and "Killing Me Softly" involve a central female character who becomes entangled in a dangerous relationship with a mysterious and troubled man. In "Fall", Becky is lured by her friend Hunter to climb a remote tower, where they become stranded and Becky discovers Hunter's dark secret of an affair with Becky's late husband. Similarly, in "Killing Me Softly", Alice is drawn into a passionate affair with Adam, only to uncover his violent past and the disturbing truth about his obsessive sister Deborah. The movies parallel each other in their exploration of trust, betrayal, and the psychological unraveling of the female protagonists as they confront the sinister sides of those closest to them. Both films build tension through isolated, life-threatening situations where the women must fight for survival against the men they thought they knew.
EXIT
Both "Fall" and "EXIT" are survival thrillers that follow the perilous journeys of characters stranded in precarious, life-threatening situations. The protagonists in each film find themselves trapped at great heights - on a decommissioned TV tower in "Fall" and atop buildings during a toxic gas leak in "EXIT". They must overcome physical obstacles and personal demons to survive, relying on their wits, climbing skills, and makeshift tools. The films explore themes of resilience, facing one's fears, and the drive to live despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Both movies build tension through the characters' desperate attempts to signal for rescue, only to face repeated setbacks. Ultimately, the protagonists' determination and resourcefulness allow them to narrowly escape their dire predicaments and find redemption or closure.
Grizzly Rage
Both "Fall" and "Grizzly Rage" involve groups of friends who venture into remote, dangerous areas despite warnings, leading to life-threatening situations. In "Fall", Becky and Hunter climb a decommissioned tower, while in "Grizzly Rage", a group of teens trespass into a restricted forest area. Both groups face perilous circumstances - being stranded at a great height in "Fall" and being hunted by a grizzly bear in "Grizzly Rage". The plots follow their desperate attempts to survive and escape their predicaments, with characters being injured or killed along the way. Ultimately, the surviving protagonists manage to send a distress signal and get rescued after enduring harrowing ordeals. The movies explore themes of friendship, survival, and overcoming trauma.
Kill Theory
Both "Fall" and "Kill Theory" involve groups of friends being put in life-threatening situations involving extreme heights and having to make difficult moral choices to survive. In "Fall", two friends are stranded atop a remote desert tower after a climbing accident, while in "Kill Theory" a group of friends is forced to kill each other by an unseen tormentor to survive until dawn. The movies explore themes of survival, sacrifice, and the lengths people will go to when faced with death. Both feature characters being pushed to their physical and mental limits in isolated, perilous environments where they must confront harsh truths about themselves and their relationships. The plots build tension through escalating stakes and dwindling options for escape, culminating in violent confrontations and loss of life.