I Shouldn't Be Alive I Shouldn't Be Alive

History · 2005 · 50 min Prime Video
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I Shouldn’t Be Alive explores the very best true stories of survival, focusing on the moral dilemmas, crucial moments, chance events and life-or-death decisions of the survivors. Watch as survivors of death-defying ordeals relive their experiences at the edge of human endurance — and the moment of truth that kept them alive.

History · 2005 · 50 min
  • 10+
Starring Amy Bailey , Les Stroud , Noah Huntley
Director Nick Copus

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1

    Shark Survivor

    In October 1982, 5 people got caught in a tropical storm. When their yacht sinks, they must survive in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on a raft with no survival equipment. To their absolute horror, they find the area of the ocean to be infested with sharks.

    43 min · Oct 24, 2005
  • EPISODE 2

    Lost In The Snow

    A young couple and their 5-month-old baby get lost and trapped in a severe blizzard while traveling from Northern California to Idaho.

    43 min · Nov 4, 2005
  • EPISODE 3

    Escape From The Amazon

    Lost in the rain forest -- could you beat the elements and avoid death? Would you know what to do? Join jungle guide Myke Hawke in the Amazon as he wrestles anacondas, spots deadly poisons, and tries to survive -- and make it out alive.

    44 min · Nov 12, 2005
  • EPISODE 4

    Swept Away

    When 2 best friends take a Kayaking trip, they are hoping for nothing less than a great adventure. They think they are invincible - they soon find out they are not. Powerful currents and bad weather quickly expose how one is inexperienced and both, in grave danger.

    43 min · Nov 20, 2005
  • EPISODE 5

    Kidnap In The Killing Fields

    Drama-doc telling the true story of Chris Moon, who was kidnapped by the Khmer Rouge while clearing land mines in Cambodia and talked his way back to freedom.

    43 min · Nov 27, 2005
  • EPISODE 6

    Jaws Of Death

    A conservationist survives an airplane crash in Zimbabwe. Suffering severe injuries Greg must do everything he can to survive until help arrives.

    43 min · Dec 3, 2005

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Cast & Crew

  • Amy Bailey

    Actor
  • Les Stroud

    Actor
  • Noah Huntley

    Actor
  • Joseph May

    Actor
  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson

    Actor
  • Peter Sullivan

    Actor
  • J‌P

    Jonathan Phillips

    Actor
  • N‌C

    Nick Copus

    Director

About

I Shouldn't Be Alive

History

I Shouldn’t Be Alive explores the very best true stories of survival, focusing on the moral dilemmas, crucial moments, chance events and life-or-death decisions of the survivors. Watch as survivors of death-defying ordeals relive their experiences at the edge of human endurance — and the moment of truth that kept them alive.

10+

COMMON SENSE

Gripping tales of survival for sturdy families.

Information

Studio
Animal Planet
Released
2005
Rated
TV-PG
Region of Origin
United States

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English (United States)
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