The Revenant (2015)

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu
← Inspired by 3 films

In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

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Films that influenced The Revenant

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  1. Cast Away (2000)
    "This film portrays a frontiersman's survival after being left for dead in the wilderness, echoing the solitary struggle depicted in "Cast Away."" 15 Best Movies Like Cast Away Colin McCormick ScreenRant
  2. The Fugitive (1993)
    "This film follows a frontiersman on a quest for survival and revenge after being left for dead, embodying themes of resilience and pursuit akin to those in "The Fugitive."" 10 Best Suspenseful Crime Movies Like The Fugitive Svetlana Sterlin ScreenRant
  3. Andrei Rublev (1966)
    "Iñárritu: 'Andrei Rublev is maybe my favorite film ever.' He stated The Revenant's visuals are an amalgamation of Tarkovsky's old films, with Rublev as primary touchstone." source

The Revenant (2015), directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, was inspired by 3 earlier films — including Cast Away, The Fugitive, and Andrei Rublev. Check out the citations below.