Do you enjoy watching disaster thrillers that show alien invasion, tornadoes, icebergs, apocalypse, and a lot more? Then you are in for a treat. Movies like Greenland is one of the best adventure/disaster movies with lots of suspense, dazzling shots of destruction, and fearless combat sequences. It is a complete entertainer for all the sci-fi/adventure movie fans.
But Greenland is not the only disaster movie that does justice to this genre. There is a plenitude of similar movies that you can enjoy if you have watched Greenland. With gripping plots about families worrying about their fate, stunning cinematography showcasing the details and after-effects of a disaster, and phenomenal performances, these movies will win your heart.
To save your time in searching the gems of disaster thrillers, we have compiled a list of the ten best movies like Greenland. So, get ready to feel the adrenaline rush pumping through your hearts as you watch these movies back to back.
Here is the list of the 10 best Movies like Greenland.
Independence Day
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Starting the list with a classic disaster movie of all times, we have Independence Day. The movie is famous for its iconic dialogue ‘Today we celebrate our Independence Day”, by Thomas J. Whitmore, the president of Bill Pullman.
He motivates his group of fighter pilots to get rid of an enormous spacecraft that is destroying the entire planet. As the climactic speech gets over, you see jets flying out to fight the aliens invading the planet Earth.
It is mind-blowing to watch Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum teaming up to save the world by exploding alien space crafts and coming with strategies that are beyond imagination. This movie is a complete blockbuster that will keep you hooked on your seats till the end.
Deep Impact
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Imagine how would you feel if you see an asteroid heading towards Earth with the potential to extinct all species? Well, that’s exactly the premise of Deep Impact. It is one of the greatest sci-fi/disaster movies that intelligently deals with the concept of mass extinction on the planet Earth.
You might find this concept similar to the popular movie ‘Armageddon’ which was released almost two months after Deep Impact.
However, Mimi Leder’s Deep Impact is much more grounded with lots of emotional drama and amazing screenplay. Unlike the traditional sci-fi movies, this one follows multiple perspectives and storylines that make it even more interesting to watch. So, don’t miss out on this!
Signs
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Next on the list of best movies like Greenland, we have Signs, an American sci-fi thriller with a mysterious storyline. Distributed by the popular Touchstone Home Entertainment, this movie deals with the concept of extraterrestrial life and alien invasion.
The premise follows the life of Graham Hess (Mel Gibson), a former Episcopal priest who discovers unavoidable crop circles (signs of impending extraterrestrial events) in his cornfield. Agonized by the evidence of possible alien invasion, he tries to protect his family and children from the unforeseeable forces.
Apart from the otherworldly sightings, this movie subtly explores the themes of kinship and faith as well. The portrayal of each character in the movie is so realistic that it gives you goosebumps while watching the movie.
War of the Worlds
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Another brilliant sci-fi action movie produced by Paramount Pictures is War of the World. It is one of the finest directions of Steven Spielberg with an A-list cast including Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins, and the incredible narrator of the movie Morgan Freeman.
The movie follows the life of an American dock worker (Tom Cruise) who has to protect his children from the extraterrestrial invasion on earth.
He needs to find a way to reunite the children with their mother. But to reach her is not an easy task because the otherworldly beings are loaded with giant war machines making it impossible for humans to survive.
This movie is a must-watch for those who love to see a fleet of high-tech gigantic alien weapons along with other innovative gadgets.
The only thing lacking in this movie is the proper explanation as to who the otherworldly beings are and where have they come from. But still, it is a great movie to watch especially if you liked Greenland.
Deepwater Horizon
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Next on the list of best disaster movies like Greenland, we have Deepwater Horizon directed by Peter Berg. As the name suggests, this movie is based on the real-life Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill that happened in the Gulf of Mexico in the year 2010.
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Gina Rodriguez, Kate Hudson, and O’Brien, this movie brings out the emotional yet thrilling side of the explosion.
Peter Berg has done a phenomenal job in covering every single detail of what might have happened during the final hours of the Deepwater Horizon explosion.
The people, their thought processes, decisions, and actions that caused this huge environmental calamity are captured in a very raw and natural way. So, when you watch this movie, you experience it in real-time.
The Road
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This movie adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel ‘The Road’ intriguingly showcases the post-apocalyptic world. Starring Kodi Smit McPhee and Viggo Mortensen in a father-son duo, this movie reveals their struggle to survive every day after an apocalyptic disaster.
The movie beautifully represents human emotions through the father and son relationship. To watch them struggle throughout is much harsher as compared to the disastrous events in Greenland. However, they are deeply rewarding in the end.
The Road is one of the finest end-of-the-world movies with some exceptional acting and plenty of jaw-dropping survival sequences.
Besides receiving positive critic reviews, it also several award nominations including the BAFTA nomination for best cinematography. If you are looking to watch an unforgettable drama that’ll keep you glued to your seats till the end then The Road is the best choice for you.
The Wave
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The Wave is a Norwegian thriller/disaster movie that perfectly matches the level of Greenland. In fact, it outdoes some of the popular American disaster movies with its thrilling scenes and suspense.
The film incredibly shows the struggles of a man to save his family who is trapped underwater in a hotel from a tsunami attack when an entire mountain collapsed into the fjord.
The tsunami is rapidly approaching the quiet coastal town of Geiranger, endangering everyone’s life. How will the family manage to survive this terrifying event?
Not following the usual route of a disaster movie of multiple characters, The Wave focuses on depicting the events with some nail-biting and intense scenes.
The focus is maintained only on one family which captures your attention and gets you invested in the movie till the end. If you are looking for something different as compared to a typical American disaster mv=ovie, then give The Wave one try. You’ll fall in love with it!
The Belko Experiment
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Next up is an American horror-thriller that notches up the violence and blood scenes as compared to Greenland – The Belko Experiment. The storyline and characters in this movie are very intriguing to watch especially if you are a disaster movie fan.
Directed by Greg McLean, this movie creates an eerie environment following the story of the American employees working at Belko Industries.
The eighty employees working in this company are locked inside the building and forced to listen to a mysterious voice that orders them to kill each other. Every employee has to fight for his survival but how long will they sustain?
Although this movie does not impact the emotional side of the viewer, it surely does invoke fear and curiosity to see how the movie ends. If you are a Greenland fan, then you’ll love the chaos and hysteria of this movie.
San Andreas
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This movie is for all ‘The Rock’ fans. Dwayne Johnson plays the role of a helicopter rescue firefighter who relentlessly commanders many vehicles to save his family from the collapsing skyscrapers and piles of rubbles in the city.
This was one of the first movies that launched a chain reaction of its own where Dwayne Johnson was cast for a series of similar roles increasing his stardom.
He became the classic rescue man and a hometown hero whom you’d want by your side when the world is about to collapse.
Talking about the movie San Andreas is an iconic film that has every little element of terror, disaster, and family drama that you’ll enjoy. With a gripping story and phenomenal cinematography, this movie is worth a watch!
Melancholia
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Imagine you are in the middle of an apocalypse but have no will to live anymore, what will you do? Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia shows a wonderful amalgamation of an apocalypse, family drama, mental illness, and fantasy.
The story revolves around the life of Justine (Kristen Dust), a depressed bride-to-be who struggles every day to make it through her nuptials. She has a sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) who is completely opposite to her.
One day as they both discover that a rogue planet is about to collide with the planet Earth, they both react in two different ways. Will Justine survive this worldly disaster?
Will Claire do anything to save her and her sister from the devastation? Melancholia is one of the best cinematic representations of depression and its impact on oneself. The movie is so powerful that you will still be thinking about the story after it ends.
Conclusion
There you have it! The above list of star-studded movies is exactly what you need to combat the after-effects of Greenland.
From catastrophic incidents, family drama, fearful emotions, and happy endings, these movies will rock your movie night with your friends and family.
The ten movies listed above are a mixed bag of sci-fi, dramatic alien invasion, tear-jerkers, and lots of adrenaline rushes. They represent the best of the disaster movie genre that will keep you entertained for a long time.
So, don’t waste any more time, go ahead and pick the best disaster movie you like. Don’t forget to come back and revisit the page to pick the next one!