Grab your hiking boots, cinch up your backpack, put on some sunscreen — it’s time to go hiking!
This edition of 9 movies in 90 seconds breaks down the best hiking movies and films for anyone looking to step off the beaten path and go on a cinema adventure.
These movies are perfect for:
- backpacking fans
- hiking film lovers
- outdoorsy types who love to hike
What is 9 In 90 Seconds? This movie guide collection offers 9 movies to watch that can help you select your next film in under 90 seconds!
What are hiking movies?
Hiking movies are adventure-based films that chronicle the characters traveling long distances, braving the elements, or following hiking trails as they enjoy the great outdoors.
Some of the films in this list may involve survival elements where the hiker must use their navigation skills, hiking abilities, and grit to persevere and complete their journey. Movies with hiking can be action-packed or character studies showing the connection between a person and nature.
9 Hiking Movies To Watch [Pick A Film In 90 Seconds]
Into The Wild
Year: 2007
Director: Sean Penn
Run Time: 2h 28m
127 Hours
Year: 2010
Director: Danny Boyle
Run Time: 1h 34m
Jungle
Year: 2017
Director: Greg McLean
Run Time: 1h 55m
The Lost City of Z
Year: 2016
Director: James Gray
Run Time: 2h 21m
The Way Back
Year: 2010
Director: Peter Weir
Run Time: 2h 13m
The Ritual
Year: 2017
Director: David Bruckner
Run Time: 1h 34m
Maine
Year: 2018
Director: Matthew Brown
Run Time: 1h 25m
Ride The Eagle
Year: 2021
Director: Trent O’Donnell
Run Time: 1h 28m
Wild
Year: 2014
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
Run Time: 1h 41m