If you're one of those people who get frustrated every time someone describes a lovely springtime meadow without the sound of birds singing and flowers blooming, then this list is for you. Here are the top 20 films with dreadful weather that you probably haven't seen before.
At number 20, we have Disney's animated classic Frozen. It's not exactly the most thrilling film to watch, especially if your mood swings cause a perpetual winter in Arendelle.
Coming in at number 19 is The Shining. Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is all about seasonal affective disorder. Jack Nicholson's family are trapped in a snowbound hotel with no escape from the Overlook Hotel's madness-inducing atmosphere.
Number 18 takes us to the futuristic cityscapes of Blade Runner, where rain-soaked streets and gloomy skyscrapers create an eerie backdrop for Harrison Ford's iconic performance as Rick Deckard.
At number 17, we find Force Majeure, a remake of Ruben Östlund's Swedish film Downhill. The film is not about the weather itself, but how people react to it. A family on vacation becomes stranded when their son believes an avalanche is imminent, and things quickly go from bad to worse.
Number 16 brings us The Thing, another John Carpenter classic where isolation and claustrophobia are amplified by low visibility in Antarctica. This sci-fi horror film features a terrifying creature that blends into its surroundings, making it almost impossible to distinguish friend from foe.
At number 15, we have Hard Rain, a notorious flop upon release. Morgan Freeman stars as a thief caught up in a heist gone wrong, all while dealing with an unexpected torrential downpour. Who knew the weather could be so pivotal in a thriller?
Number 14 is Everest, a gripping disaster film based on true events. Climbers face treacherous conditions when Mount Everest unleashes its fury, resulting in devastating consequences.
At number 13, we have Take Shelter, a psychological drama that explores the mind of Michael Shannon's character as he experiences terrifying visions of impending storms. Are they premonitions or is he mentally ill? It's up to you to decide.
Number 12 takes us into the world of Into the Wild, where Sean Penn plays Christopher McCandless on his ill-fated journey through Alaska. Unfortunately, it all ends in a tragic confrontation with nature.
Coming in at number 11, we have The Impossible, a dramatization of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that left millions dead and countless more injured. This powerful film tells the story of a family's survival against all odds.
At number 10, we find The Revenant, an epic survival drama where Leonardo DiCaprio plays Hugh Glass, mauled by bears and struggling to survive in the harsh wilderness of 19th-century America.
Number 9 is Twister, a mid-90s blockbuster that captures the excitement of chasing tornadoes. Who wouldn't want to be a storm chaser?
At number 8, we have Sharknado, a campy creature feature that's equal parts absurd and entertaining. Sharks just happen to be in a tornado, because why not?
Number 7 brings us Magnolia, Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling epic about family, love, and the supernatural – literally. It features frogs falling from the sky during its climactic sequence.
At number 6, we have The Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich's climate crisis movie that takes aim at global warming. While it has its flaws, the film is undeniably thrilling as a disaster movie.
Number 5 is The Poseidon Adventure, a classic disaster film about a luxury cruise liner caught in a devastating tsunami. Gene Hackman and Ernest Borgnine star in this gripping tale of survival against all odds.
Coming in at number 4, we find Noah, Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic that retells the story of Noah's Ark. It features some dreadful weather – including a massive flood – to boot.
At number 3, we have The Mist, John Carpenter's adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a group of people trapped in a grocery store by an otherworldly mist filled with monstrous creatures.
Number 2 is The Perfect Storm, George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg starring in this based-on-a-true-story disaster film that explores the lives of fishermen caught in the aftermath of Hurricane Grace.
And finally, at number one, we have All Is Lost. Robert Redford stars as a sailor whose boat develops a hole during a storm, forcing him to fight for survival against the elements. The only actor and 51 words spoken throughout, it's a beautifully understated masterpiece that might just be Redford's best film.
These films showcase how dreadful weather can be both captivating and devastating – and sometimes, both at the same time.
At number 20, we have Disney's animated classic Frozen. It's not exactly the most thrilling film to watch, especially if your mood swings cause a perpetual winter in Arendelle.
Coming in at number 19 is The Shining. Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is all about seasonal affective disorder. Jack Nicholson's family are trapped in a snowbound hotel with no escape from the Overlook Hotel's madness-inducing atmosphere.
Number 18 takes us to the futuristic cityscapes of Blade Runner, where rain-soaked streets and gloomy skyscrapers create an eerie backdrop for Harrison Ford's iconic performance as Rick Deckard.
At number 17, we find Force Majeure, a remake of Ruben Östlund's Swedish film Downhill. The film is not about the weather itself, but how people react to it. A family on vacation becomes stranded when their son believes an avalanche is imminent, and things quickly go from bad to worse.
Number 16 brings us The Thing, another John Carpenter classic where isolation and claustrophobia are amplified by low visibility in Antarctica. This sci-fi horror film features a terrifying creature that blends into its surroundings, making it almost impossible to distinguish friend from foe.
At number 15, we have Hard Rain, a notorious flop upon release. Morgan Freeman stars as a thief caught up in a heist gone wrong, all while dealing with an unexpected torrential downpour. Who knew the weather could be so pivotal in a thriller?
Number 14 is Everest, a gripping disaster film based on true events. Climbers face treacherous conditions when Mount Everest unleashes its fury, resulting in devastating consequences.
At number 13, we have Take Shelter, a psychological drama that explores the mind of Michael Shannon's character as he experiences terrifying visions of impending storms. Are they premonitions or is he mentally ill? It's up to you to decide.
Number 12 takes us into the world of Into the Wild, where Sean Penn plays Christopher McCandless on his ill-fated journey through Alaska. Unfortunately, it all ends in a tragic confrontation with nature.
Coming in at number 11, we have The Impossible, a dramatization of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that left millions dead and countless more injured. This powerful film tells the story of a family's survival against all odds.
At number 10, we find The Revenant, an epic survival drama where Leonardo DiCaprio plays Hugh Glass, mauled by bears and struggling to survive in the harsh wilderness of 19th-century America.
Number 9 is Twister, a mid-90s blockbuster that captures the excitement of chasing tornadoes. Who wouldn't want to be a storm chaser?
At number 8, we have Sharknado, a campy creature feature that's equal parts absurd and entertaining. Sharks just happen to be in a tornado, because why not?
Number 7 brings us Magnolia, Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling epic about family, love, and the supernatural – literally. It features frogs falling from the sky during its climactic sequence.
At number 6, we have The Day After Tomorrow, Roland Emmerich's climate crisis movie that takes aim at global warming. While it has its flaws, the film is undeniably thrilling as a disaster movie.
Number 5 is The Poseidon Adventure, a classic disaster film about a luxury cruise liner caught in a devastating tsunami. Gene Hackman and Ernest Borgnine star in this gripping tale of survival against all odds.
Coming in at number 4, we find Noah, Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic that retells the story of Noah's Ark. It features some dreadful weather – including a massive flood – to boot.
At number 3, we have The Mist, John Carpenter's adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a group of people trapped in a grocery store by an otherworldly mist filled with monstrous creatures.
Number 2 is The Perfect Storm, George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg starring in this based-on-a-true-story disaster film that explores the lives of fishermen caught in the aftermath of Hurricane Grace.
And finally, at number one, we have All Is Lost. Robert Redford stars as a sailor whose boat develops a hole during a storm, forcing him to fight for survival against the elements. The only actor and 51 words spoken throughout, it's a beautifully understated masterpiece that might just be Redford's best film.
These films showcase how dreadful weather can be both captivating and devastating – and sometimes, both at the same time.
it's ruined by bad lighting or an awful storm... like in all these flicks 
i mean, i get that some movies use gloomy weather to set the tone but others just seem to use it as an excuse for bad storytelling 
anyway, i do love watching movies with dramatic weather scenes – there's something about the atmosphere that really gets me pumped up 
️ like in twister 
or the day after tomorrow 
has anyone else seen all these and what did you think of them?
! But what I think I love most about this list is how it shows that bad weather isn't just a backdrop, but a character in its own right 
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i love how robert redford just floats around on his boat in silence while the storm rages on outside me too, every time i watch it makes me super anxious about the weather lol and speaking of storms, have you guys seen take shelter? michael shannon's performance is insane 
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. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a movie about sharks in tornadoes? It's like, the perfect mix of crazy and fun.
I'm surprised they didn't include a single rom-com about sunshine and clear skies 
there's something so mesmerizing about movies with epic storms or bleak landscapes... like who needs sunshine when you can have a cinematic masterpiece to match your mood? 
What's your fave on this list? Have you seen any of these films before? 
my fave has gotta be all is lost tho robert redford's performance is so underrated 
he should've won an oscar for that role alone 
And don't even get me started on Sharknado 
. And of course, who can forget The Day After Tomorrow, because what's more thrilling than a global warming disaster movie? 
The Shining is creepy enough without the perpetual winter setting 
. Can't wait to wallow in all this misery and watch these movies...
! I mean, who doesn't love a good stormy movie? For me, it's gotta be All Is Lost - Robert Redford's minimalism really adds to the tension 
. Blade Runner is another fave of mine, the rain-soaked cityscapes are so hauntingly beautiful 
. What about you guys? Got a favorite film on this list? 
i mean who doesn't love watching a character deal with some crazy weather? but like seriously take shelter is giving me some major anxiety 
michael shannon's character sounds so freaked out! and hard rain with morgan freeman as a thief caught in the downpour sounds like an intense thriller 
his performance in that film is so understated yet powerful 
51 words is a whole lot less dramatic than 2000+ but I guess that's what makes All Is Lost so underrated 