10 Movies Like Air Force One (1997)

Description: Features a lone hero battling terrorists in a confined space, blending intense action with high-stakes suspense.

Fact: Originally based on a novel titled 'Nothing Lasts Forever,' which was a sequel to 'The Detective.' The film's iconic catchphrase 'Yippee-ki-yay' was almost cut for being too offensive.

Description: A security expert must outmaneuver a ruthless terrorist during a flight, combining close-quarters combat with psychological tension.

Fact: Wesley Snipes performed many of his own stunts, including the famous 'Always bet on black' line. The film's success helped cement Snipes as an action star.

Description: A former military operative must thwart a terrorist takeover, showcasing tactical combat and strategic thinking in a high-pressure scenario.

Fact: Steven Seagal performed many of his own stunts, including the kitchen fight scene. The film was nicknamed 'Die Hard on a battleship' during production.

Description: A survival thriller with breathtaking aerial stunts and a hero forced to confront his past while battling criminals in a treacherous mountain environment.

Fact: The opening scene, where a woman falls to her death, was so realistic that it caused controversy. The film's mountain scenes were shot in the Italian Alps and Colorado.

Description: A relentless pace and a hero forced to outthink a cunning antagonist, with the added tension of a moving vehicle that can't stop.

Fact: The bus jump scene was performed with a real bus, not CGI. The script was initially rejected by multiple studios before becoming a hit.

Description: A high-stakes military thriller involving stolen nuclear weapons, with intense action sequences and a cat-and-mouse chase in rugged terrain.

Fact: The film's title refers to a military term for a lost nuclear weapon. John Travolta's villainous turn was a departure from his usual roles at the time.

Description: A tense, strategic thriller about a team attempting to neutralize terrorists on a hijacked plane, emphasizing teamwork and quick thinking.

Fact: Kurt Russell's character was originally supposed to die early in the film, but test audiences reacted negatively, leading to reshoots. The film's aerial sequences used a combination of real planes and miniatures.

Description: A high-octane thriller involving a hostage situation and a race against time, with a mix of military precision and explosive action.

Fact: The film's Alcatraz setting required extensive on-location shooting, which was rare for big-budget action movies at the time. Sean Connery's character was originally written as British but changed to Scottish for him.

Description: A gripping tale of a wrongfully convicted man trying to survive a hijacked transport plane, filled with over-the-top action and memorable characters.

Fact: The plane used in the film was a real Convair 580, modified to look like a C-123K. Nicolas Cage's long hair in the movie was his own, grown out for the role.

Description: A gripping drama about a hostage negotiator who becomes a hostage himself, blending psychological tension with strategic maneuvering.

Fact: The film's script was inspired by real-life hostage negotiation techniques. Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey performed most of their scenes together in real-time to enhance the tension.