4 Top-Rated Disaster Movies to Check out After Twisters & Where to Watch Them
Fasten your seat belts & get some popcorn!
This summer’s box office is going to be shaken by the premiere of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell ’s Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 disaster gem Twister. It offers a captivating story about the team of storm chasers on a really important mission.
If you have already seen the new hit and now want to host a late-night marathon of other must-see movies about catastrophes, we have a perfect list for you.
Here are 4 great disaster films, rated 80% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.
1. Titanic ( 1997) - 88% on RT
Where to watch: Netflix and Prime
Yes, we can’t make such a list without mentioning Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ’s iconic drama. Aside from the tear-jerking romance this film depicts, it fully immerses you into the story of one of the biggest tragedies of all time, the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912. This movie gem is now blowing up Netflix’s top 10, so it’s high time to rewatch it.
2. Contagion (2011) - 85% on RT
Where to watch: Netflix and Apple TV+
The plot of this disaster thriller revolves around a highly contagious virus as it sweeps the world and kills anyone it comes into contact with. Starring Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet, and Bryan Cranston, this chilling film tackles the dangers of diseases better than other flicks of that kind.
3. The Wave (2015) - 83% on RT
Where to watch: Netflix and Prime
Next is a lesser-known, yet still a must-see gem that shows a giant wave coming to wreck a small town on Norway’s coast. It offers you both large-scale cinematography that will make your jaw drop on the floor and the detailed depiction of people’s behavior in the obstacles of the town’s impending doom.
4. Deepwater Horizon (2016) - 82% on RT
Where to watch: Prime and Apple TV+
Based on the real-life tragedy that occurred in 2010, Mark Wahlberg’s action-packed film follows the crew of an oil rig that all of a sudden explodes and threatens to kill all aboard. The struggles of those who managed to survive seem to be displayed so real here that you can’t help sympathizing with the leads till the very finale.