Classics:
* The Poseidon Adventure (1972): A classic disaster film where a luxury liner capsizes during a New Year's Eve party.
* The Perfect Storm (2000): Based on a true story, this film depicts a real-life storm that swept across the Atlantic Ocean in 1991.
* Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003): A historical epic following a British naval ship battling a violent storm and an enemy French vessel.
* Titanic (1997): Though the iconic sinking scene is known for its tragedy, the film also features the ship battling rough seas during its voyage.
Modern and Independent:
* Life of Pi (2012): A visually stunning film about a young boy adrift on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck.
* The Finest Hours (2016): Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of a daring rescue mission during a violent storm off the coast of Cape Cod.
* 47 Meters Down (2017): While not strictly a storm, this film features two sisters trapped in a cage at the bottom of the ocean after their diving boat is hit by a rogue wave.
* Adrift (2018): A true story of a couple's desperate struggle for survival after their sailboat is battered by a hurricane.
Fantastical and Adventure:
* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006): The second film in the franchise features a thrilling storm scene with the Black Pearl battling Krakens.
* The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): The Fellowship faces a perilous journey across the sea, encountering a massive storm and a sea serpent.
* The Hunt for Red October (1990): A submarine thriller where a Soviet submarine, known for its stealth technology, finds itself pursued by a powerful storm.
* The Lighthouse (2019): This black and white horror film depicts two lighthouse keepers battling a storm while their sanity slowly unravels.
This is just a small selection of films, and there are many others that feature ships in stormy seas. You can find more by searching online or checking out film databases like IMDb.