The Mountain Between Us is a survival drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad and based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Charles Martin. Starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet, the film explores the themes of survival, resilience, and unexpected companionship in the face of life-threatening circumstances.

The story follows two strangers—Dr. Ben Bass (Idris Elba), a doctor, and Alex Martin (Kate Winslet), a photojournalist—who are forced to rely on each other after their plane crashes into the snowy mountains of the American West. The two had boarded a small charter plane bound for different destinations, but the pilot suffers a medical emergency mid-flight, causing the plane to crash in the remote wilderness.

With no immediate help available and their supplies limited, Ben and Alex must work together to survive the harsh elements. Their physical and emotional endurance is tested as they face the dangers of the mountain, including freezing temperatures, wild animals, and the constant threat of dehydration and injury.

As the days stretch on, the bond between the two grows deeper. While initially, they are forced to rely solely on each other for survival, their relationship slowly shifts from a necessity for survival to one of mutual respect, trust, and eventually, affection. They confront their personal fears and regrets, with Alex dealing with the loss of her fiancé, and Ben struggling with the guilt of not being able to save his patient during an emergency