The 5 Best Female-Led Survival Drama Movies to Watch on Netflix

New Delhi: Female-led survival dramas are on the rise on OTT platforms and in theaters. If you are looking for survival dramas with hardcore actresses on OTT, here is where to start. Although there are many films in this genre to explore, check out our top 5 female-led survival dramas to watch on Netflix.

Wild (2014)

Directed by Reese Witherspoon, this survival drama is based on real-life character Cheryl Strayed, who embarked on an 1,100-mile solo trek to find herself after a divorce and the death of her mother. Cheryl, who has no trekking experience, decided to undertake the long and arduous journey.

Oxygen (2021)

Directed by Melainie Laurent, this French thriller is about a woman who wakes up in a cryogenic chamber with no memories to remember as she runs out of oxygen. As an audience, you feel connected to the lead actress and support her in overcoming her panic and finding her way.

Gravity (2013)

In this Alfonso Cuarón film “Gravity” Sandra Bullock stars in a great space film in which she delivers a moving and gripping performance.

Bullock plays the role of astronaut Dr. Ryan Stone, who is stuck in space after his shuttle is destroyed by space debris. “Gravity” was an acclaimed film and won many awards at the academy.

Alien (1979)

Sigourney Weaver won everyone’s hearts with her portrayal of Ellen Ripley in the original Alien film. For many women, she was a prototype who could follow in their footsteps in this influential science fiction horror.

Still (2016)

This indie horror thriller from Mike Flanagan, who gave The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, “Hush” is about a deaf-mute writer who is hunted by a masked killer. This 82-minute Crips and classic slasher survival film is all about strategy and timing.

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