For those searching for a movie that will keep them on the edge of their seats, "La Sociedad de la Nieve" (also known as "Society of the Snow") is a must-watch. This gripping survival drama, directed by J.A. Bayona, tells the incredible true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes Mountains in 1972.

The 1972 Andes flight disaster has been adapted into several "old" movies before the 2023 Netflix hit Society of the Snow

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Contó con actores conocidos como Ethan Hawke (interpretando a Nando Parrado) y Josh Hamilton (como Roberto Canessa).

Available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video .

These two films are often discussed together, and for good reason. Here's a quick comparison to help you understand the key differences:

Directed by J.A. Bayona, this recent adaptation is praised for its realism, its entirely South American cast, and for filming partly at the actual crash site in the Andes. It focuses heavily on the perspective of Numa Turcatti and is based on Pablo Vierci's book.