Why do holiday movies look and sound so similar?
Set in the Himalayas, this film tells the heartwarming true tale of an Austrian mountain climber who settled in a monastery and became close to the Dalai Lama.
Set in the Swiss Alps, this haunting story tells of a husband and a wife who are actually brother and sister. What is really going on? Starring Sean Connery and Betsy Brantley.
In a world where only posh girls get the chalet jobs, Kim (Felicity Jones) shakes things up. The former skateboard champion switches to the snowboard while catching the eye of the betrothed Jonny (Ed Westwick).
Two cowboys are charged with looking after a herd of sheep. In the isolation of the mountain, a relationship blossoms. They battle the odds to keep it going even though they both get wives and children.
This biopic tells the story of Eddie Edwards. He was an Olympic ski jumper in the '80s, but no one expected him to amount to anything. It is an inspiring and entertaining watch.
Reese Witherspoon stars as Cheryl, a woman who has to find some way of getting over the tragedies that have taken place in her life. She embarks upon a huge hike through mountains and amongst wildlife.
Tucked away in the mountains there are a group of Nazis holding an American general hostage. Lieutenant Schaffer (Clint Eastwood) has to save him, but does he want to be saved?
When you're in the depths of the Utah canyons, the tops of them certainly do seem like mountain peaks! James Franco puts on an incredible performance as a mountain climber who gets trapped for, you guessed it, 127 hours.
In a remote location in the Swiss Alps operates a sanatorium. It's sold as a place where people can get "well" again. However, the treatments seem to be doing exactly the opposite.
In order to reconnect with nature and America, former ex-pat Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) decides to walk the Appalachian Trail with his old friend. Lots of gorgeous mountain views in this one. Based on a true story.
While an author is driving through the mountains, he crashes and is left for dead. However, one of his fans finds him and looks after him. But it seems she does not actually have his best intentions in mind.
A wonderful governess goes to Austria to shower the Von Trapp family in love. Most of the film was shot in Salzburg, a city that has views of the Eastern Alps.
Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, and Jessica Chastain star in this emotionally complex film about a son coming to terms with his parents' conflicting teachings.
When James Bond (Daniel Craig) goes to find Madeleine (Léa Seydoux), he has to venture into the Austrian Alps. Not the whole film is set in these mountains, but there is a pretty good snowy chase scene.
The lothario James Bond (George Lazenby) hits the slopes in this fun spy film. He has to investigate a mob boss' daughter while seducing all the women for information. Classic Bond.
This documentary by Werner Herzog uses real footage shot by Timothy Treadwell (1957-2003). He was an activist who protected bears in the Alaskan mountains until he was killed in a fatal bear attack.
In one of the best films ever made, T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) unites the separate Arab tribes in order to fight against the Turks.
Jack Bruno (Dwayne Johnson) is just a taxi driver until he meets two children who have superpowers. He decides to project them from those who want to harm them.
There are plenty of fantastical mountains in this film series. Some of them are computer generated, and some are real. The views always look magical and awesome.
In this historical drama, a soldier (Jude Law) is returning home to Cold Mountain to find his love (played by Nicole Kidman) after the American Civil War.
Among the mountains, Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) has to come to terms with herself as an actress as she replays the performance that made her famous.
Harrison Ford is still at it. In the Yukon, John Thornton and his dog, Buck, fight the elements together. It's a wonderful canine tale with beautiful scenery.
In this cute yet political film, a science experiment creates the animal Okja. The creature is sent away to live with a little girl in the mountains, where they become best friends. She will have to work hard to project it.
Fantasy fiction is full of mountains, probably because of their mystical air. Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and a band of dwarves set out for the Lonely Mountain to challenge the dragon Smaug.
In this brilliant documentary, three climbers try and climb the peak of Mount Meru. It is one of the most challenging peaks in the world. They risk their life and livelihood, but can't live without climbing.
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The beautiful story of Heidi has been popular for generations. A little girl is made to stay at her grandfather's house in the Swiss Alps. She then becomes a companion for a girl with a disability.
When Mulan's father is called up to fight in the army, she takes his place and becomes a soldier in the mountains.
This iconic scary movie is set way up the mountains. Isolated from the outside world, no one can hear their screams. Starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall.
From being the top student in his class and on the path to conventional success, Chris McCandless (Emile Hirsch) throws it all away to pursue a freer life. His aim is the Alaskan mountains, where he can truly be with nature.
Whether they are snowy peaks or sweltering volcanoes, mountains are magnificent natural phenomena. It is not so easy to actually see them though. If you are working a job nine to five, and have a family, getting to see the mountains is a rare occasion unless you live near them. However, there is another way. We have put together a list of all the greatest films that are based in mountain ranges or include high altitudes in some way. Hopefully, they will reinvigorate your spirit of adventure and inspire your next holiday.
Click through to find some fantastic films.
Movies from the mountains
December 11 is International Mountain Day
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Whether they are snowy peaks or sweltering volcanoes, mountains are magnificent natural phenomena. It is not so easy to actually see them though. If you are working a job nine to five, and have a family, getting to see the mountains is a rare occasion unless you live near them. However, there is another way. We have put together a list of all the greatest films that are based in mountain ranges or include high altitudes in some way. Hopefully, they will reinvigorate your spirit of adventure and inspire your next holiday.
Click through to find some fantastic films.