The Mountain Between Us is a survival drama and romance film from 2017, directed by Hany Abu-Assad. Based on Charles Martin's 2011 novel, it stars Idris Elba and Kate Winslet as two strangers—Ben Bass, a surgeon, and Alex Martin, a photojournalist—who charter a small plane to reach their destinations in time for important events. When their plane crashes in the snowy wilderness, they are left stranded and forced to rely on each other to survive brutal conditions, despite having vastly different personalities and life priorities.

The story focuses on the characters' struggle against nature while exploring the emotional bond that develops between them. The film emphasizes resilience, trust, and companionship in the face of isolation and challenges, questioning how love and humanity persist even in dire situations.