Thirst for adventure, emotional distress, the search for easy money... These are just a few of the factors that motivate ordinary people to do incredible things: overcome great distances, survive in unbearable conditions and fight against predators one on one. Such heroes deserve to be discussed, books must be written about them and we know films that were already made about those!
Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed
“Wild” is an American biographical drama. The main character Cheryl Strayed has experienced a personal tragedy: divorce and the death of her mother. In order to deprive herself of emotional experiences, she decides to overcome the distance of 1,770 kilometers alone, on foot.
James Franco as Aron Ralston
The film "127 Hours" is the story of mountaineer Aron Ralston, whose hand was pinched by a stone weighing about 300 kg. After spending more than five days in a mountain crevice, when the water and food supplies came to end, Aaron amputated his hand by himself, escaping from a death trap. After that, he has met tourists, who called a rescue helicopter.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass
“The Revenant” is an American western about hunter Hugh Glass, who survived in a forest in primeval conditions during a cold winter after fighting a brutal fight with a bear.
William Dafoe as Leonhard Seppala
The historical film "Togo" is dedicated to the Great Race of Mercy in 1925. This is a story of a professional sled dog driver and his dog Togo, who have passed the longest segment of the relay.
Viggo Mortensen as Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga
The biographical comedy-drama "Green Book" is a story about the pianist Don Shirley's trip to the south of the United States, accompanied by the usual driver - the bouncer Frank Vallelonga. They have eventually become friends.
Emile Hirsch as Chris McCandless
“Into the Wild” is a dramatic road movie about an American traveler-explorer. Having donated all the funds to charity, Chris sets off on a journey in search of himself. As a result, he concludes that he can be happy only by sharing happiness with others.
Natalie Portman as Jacqueline Kennedy
“Jackie” is a dramatic biopic about the life of Jacqueline Kennedy. The basis for the film was an interview given by the ex-First Lady after her husband's death. The plot describes the assassination of the president and the events connected with it, during which Jacqueline is looking for answers about what happened.
Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano
“Joy” is a biopic about the complex life of entrepreneur-inventor Joy Mangano, the history of her brand, her business acumen, and her transformation from a housewife into a businesswoman.
Daniel Radcliffe as Yossi Ghinsberg
The drama "Jungle" is about a man who got lost in the Amazonian jungle. An exciting journey in search of himself turns into a survival test, as well as a test of faith and fortitude.
Brad Pitt as Heinrich Harrer
“Seven Years in Tibet” is a biographical historical film based on the book by Heinrich Harrer. It is about a climber, who has decided to conquer the top of Nanga Parabat. He was captured, but then he has escaped and ended up in the capital of Tibet, while Tibet was captured by China.
Shailene Woodley as Tami Oldham
The romantic disaster film "Adrift" is the story of the writer Tami Oldham, who spent 41 days in the Pacific Ocean and survived Hurricane Raymond.
Colin Firth as Donald Crowhurst
“The Mercy” is a biographical drama about adventurer and yachtsman Donald Crowhurst, who raced for the Golden Globes while fleeing bankruptcy. At the end of the race, the yacht was found empty with no signs of life on board.
