Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? This curated collection of disaster films focuses on scenarios where military drills go awry, leading to catastrophic events. These movies not only showcase the chaos that ensues but also delve into human resilience, survival tactics, and the complexities of military operations. Whether you're a fan of action-packed sequences or intrigued by the psychological aspects of disaster management, this list will provide you with a gripping cinematic experience.

WarGames (1983)
Description: A young hacker inadvertently starts a military simulation that could lead to nuclear war. This film explores the thin line between simulation and reality in military operations.
Fact: The film's plot influenced the creation of the U.S. government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).


By Dawn's Early Light (1990)
Description: A military exercise escalates into a full-scale nuclear war, exploring the aftermath and the decisions made during such a crisis.
Fact: The film was originally a made-for-TV movie, but it received a theatrical release in some countries.


The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Description: While not a direct disaster film, it involves a military drill that could lead to international conflict, showcasing the potential for miscommunication in military operations.
Fact: This was Alec Baldwin's first major film role.


Crimson Tide (1995)
Description: A submarine crew faces internal conflict during a military drill that turns into a real crisis, highlighting the tension between protocol and human judgment.
Fact: The film was inspired by the novel "The Hunting of the Red October" by Tom Clancy.


Broken Arrow (1996)
Description: A military pilot steals nuclear weapons during a training exercise, leading to a high-stakes chase to prevent a catastrophe.
Fact: The film's title refers to the military term for an accidental nuclear detonation or loss of a nuclear weapon.


The Peacemaker (1997)
Description: This film involves a nuclear weapon stolen during a military drill, leading to a race against time to prevent a disaster.
Fact: It was the first film to be released by DreamWorks Pictures.


Deep Impact (1998)
Description: While not directly about military drills, the film involves a military operation to deflect a comet, which goes awry, leading to a global disaster. It showcases the military's role in disaster response and the potential for human error.
Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two comet/asteroid disaster movies.


The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Description: A terrorist group uses a military exercise to cover their plan to detonate a nuclear bomb, illustrating how military drills can be exploited.
Fact: The film was based on Tom Clancy's novel, but the plot was significantly altered for the movie adaptation.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Description: This film features a military drill that inadvertently triggers a series of catastrophic weather events, leading to a new ice age. It's a perfect example of how military exercises can have unintended global consequences.
Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was one of the first movies to use CGI to simulate realistic weather effects.


Fail-Safe (1964)
Description: A technical glitch during a military drill leads to an accidental nuclear strike on Moscow, showcasing the potential for disaster in military simulations.
Fact: The film was remade for television in 2000, starring George Clooney and Richard Dreyfuss.
