1.《獨立日》（Independence Day）
Director: Roland Emmerich | Douban Rating: 1996.0 | Country: United States | Running time: 0
A classic disaster movie of aliens invading the earth, the scene of the bombing of the White House and the destruction of the city created a blockbuster precedent.
Characters such as Will Smith and Bill Pullman have their own charms, and the bloody ending of humanity uniting and fighting back is exhilarating.
Although special effects may seem a bit outdated today, their entertainment and impact cannot be ignored.
Watch platform: iQIYI
2012.《0》（0）
Director: Roland Emmerich | Douban Rating: 2009.0 | Country: United States | Running time: 0
Roland Emmerich is a "planet-destroying professional", and "2012" is the culmination of his disaster films.
Based on the Mayan prophecy, the film depicts devastating disasters such as global crustal movements, super tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.
John Cusack, a writer who flees with his family, from Yellowstone to the Himalayas, is visually stunning.
Although the plot is a little routine, the imagination of disaster scenes is jaw-dropping, such as Los Angeles sinking into the sea and aircraft carriers smashing into the White House, which are still the benchmark for disaster movies.
Viewing platform: Tencent Video, Bilibili, Mango
3.《後天》(The Day After Tomorrow)
Director: Roland Emmerich | Douban Rating: 2004.0 | Country: United States | Running time: 0
It explores the extreme climate catastrophe caused by global warming—the sudden arrival of a new ice age, which swept the world through hurricanes, tsunamis, and blizzards.
The film's most shocking scenes are the freeze in New York, the Statue of Liberty being submerged in snow, and the huge waves crashing into Manhattan.
The climatologist, played by Dennis Quaid, ventures north to rescue his son, and humanity's insignificance contrasts with its tenacity in the face of disaster.
Despite the exaggeration of the scientific setting, the film's cautionary significance on environmental issues is still relevant today.
Viewing platform: iQiyi, Bilibili, Youku, Tencent Video
4.《釜山行》（Train to Busan）
Director: Yeon Sang-ho | Douban Score: 2016.0 | Country: South Korea | Running time: 0
It is the pinnacle of Asian zombie apocalypse films.
A zombie virus has broken out on a train bound for Busan, and passengers struggle to survive in a closed compartment.
The transformation of the fund manager played by Kong Liu from selfishness to sacrifice is moving, while the tough guy uncle played by Ma Dongxi and the high school student role of Choi Woo-sik are very memorable.
The film is not only tense and exciting, but also exposes the good and evil of human nature through disasters, such as the cold-bloodedness of bureaucrats and the mutual assistance of strangers.
The little girl's singing at the end is tear-jerking, which makes this zombie film transcend the limitations of genre films.
5. "Armageddon"
Director: Michael Bay | Douban Rating: 1998.0 | Country: United States | Running time: 0
Michael Bay's classic disaster movie about a group of oil drillers recruited by NASA to go into space to blow up an asteroid that is about to hit Earth.
Bruce Willis's tough guy captain, Ben Affleck's young driller, and Liv Taylor's affectionate drama make this sci-fi disaster movie full of blood and warmth.
雖然科學漏洞不少，但緊張刺激的太空任務、悲壯的犧牲結局，以及史蒂夫·泰勒的經典主題曲《I Don't Want to Miss a Thing》，讓它成為90年代最受歡迎的災難片之一。
Watch platform: Tencent Video
6. Gravity
Director: Alfonso Cuarón | Douban Rating: 2013.0 | Country: United States | Running time: 0
It is a milestone in the space disaster film.
Sandra Bullock's astronaut survives the vastness of the universe on her own after being hit by debris on a space station.
The film's long shots and zero-gravity effects are extremely realistic, making the viewer feel as if they are in space.
Loneliness, fear, despair and hope are intertwined, and Brock's performance is infectious.
Cuarón uses a minimalist narrative and stunning visuals to explore the human will to survive in a desperate situation, and the shot of returning to Earth at the end is full of philosophical meaning.
Viewing platform: iQiyi, Bilibili, Youku, Tencent Video
7.《海嘯奇跡》(The Impossible)
Director: J· A. Bayana | Douban Rating: 2012.0 | Country: Spain | Running time: 0
Based on the real events of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, it tells the survival story of a family after being swept away by huge waves while on vacation.
Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor's performances are heartbreaking, especially the scene where Watts protects his son in the flood, which is so real that it is suffocating.
The film is not deliberately sensational, but uses a calm lens to show the cruelty of the disaster and the tenacity of human nature.
The long shots of the tsunami hitting are impactful, and the details of the survivors helping each other are warm and touching.
Viewing platform: iQiyi, Bilibili, Tencent Video
8.《流感》（The Flu）
Director: Kim Sung-so | Douban Rating: 2013.0 | Country: South Korea | Running time: 0
The deadly virus broke out in South Korea, the government locked down the city, and the population panicked.
The firefighter played by Jang Hyuk and the doctor played by Xiu Ai search for the little girl in the midst of the disaster, exposing the cold-bloodedness of the bureaucrats and the bravery of ordinary people.
The film's viral scenes are extremely oppressive, especially the footage of the stadium cremation.
Although some of the plots are exaggerated, the depiction of social chaos under the epidemic seems to be more realistic after 2020 years.
Watch platform: iQIYI
9.《Doomsday Collapse(San Andreas)
Director: Brad Payton | Douban Score: 2015.0 | Country: United States | Running time: 0
An earthquake disaster film starring Dwayne Johnson about a rescue pilot who rescues his daughter after a super earthquake in California.
The special effects scenes of the film are amazing, and the shots of high-rise buildings collapsing, tsunami sweeping, and ground crack escape are tense and exciting.
Although the plot is simple, Johnson's tough guy image and father-daughter portrayal make the film not lacking in warmth.
As a typical popcorn disaster movie, it provides enough visual impact and entertainment.
Viewing platform: iQiyi, Youku, Tencent Video
10.《深海浩劫》（Deepwater Horizon）
Director: Peter Borg | Douban Rating: 2016.0 | Country: United States | Release time: 0
Based on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the disaster of the drilling platform explosion is truly restored.
Mark Wahlberg plays the engineer who survives in the fire, and the film's explosive special effects and tense rhythm are immersive.
It not only shows the disaster, but also criticizes the greed and negligence of the enterprise, which has practical warning significance.
Viewing platform: iQiyi, Bilibili, Youku, Tencent Video