12 Best Natural Disaster Movies Of All Time

12. Snowstorm - Everest

While not the best non fiction film of our time, this film still has an interesting story to tell, even if the special effects don't quite do the job. This 2015 film is at its most effective in getting the audience to understand the insane lengths people will go to reach the summit, and the significant business and personal implications of this.

The film takes us inside the camps of two very different groups with contrasting philosophies. The first is New Zealand company Adventure Consultants, led by experienced mountaineer and conservative minded guide Rob Hall, who is under pressure after a number of his clients from the previous season failed to reach the summit. This is in contrast to American rival Mountain Madness, led by the more daring Scott Fisher, who only takes on clients who don't need their 'hand held'.

With a logjam of hikers taking too long to get up the mountain and a snowstorm on its way, decisions are made with the heart and hip pocket rather than the head that ultimately lead to tragedy. While issues related to the mountain climbing business and overcrowding of Everest are always interesting, you never quite get the feeling that you are alongside them on the mountain. It's of no fault of the actors though, with the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke and Josh Brolin outstanding throughout.