Into the Wild
Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, the movie presents stunning scenery as the main character travels across North America into the Alaskan wilderness.
The Revenant
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter
A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.
Why you'll love it
The film is known for its use of natural lighting and the beautiful yet harsh winter landscapes that serve as the backdrop for the story of survival.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly
When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.
Why you'll love it
The film showcases breathtaking landscapes as the protagonist embarks on a global adventure, escaping his mundane life.
A River Runs Through It
Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt
Two sons of a stern minister - one reserved, one rebellious - grow up in rural 1920s Montana while devoted to fly fishing.
Why you'll love it
The film features the picturesque settings of Montana's rivers and landscapes, central to the story of two brothers' lives.
Out of Africa
Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer
In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter.
Why you'll love it
Set in Kenya, the movie captures the beauty of the African plains and the life of the protagonist in the early 20th century.