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There’s no denying that air disasters are one of the most horrifying events that can happen. But as sad as it may seem, these disasters have inspired many filmmakers to create movies that show the courage and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. In this article, we’ll take a look at 30 of the best air crash movies ever made.
1. Airport (1970)
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Airport is a disaster movie that started it all. The film follows the story of a Boeing 707 that is threatened by a bomb planted by a passenger. The star-studded cast includes Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, and Jacqueline Bisset.
2. The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
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The Flight of the Phoenix is a classic air crash movie that tells the story of a cargo plane that crashes in the Sahara Desert. The survivors must build a new plane from the wreckage to escape the desert.
3. Alive (1993)
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Alive is a movie based on the true story of a Uruguayan rugby team that crashes in the Andes Mountains. The survivors must resort to cannibalism to survive.
4. United 93 (2006)
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United 93 is a gripping movie that tells the story of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked on September 11, 2001. The passengers fought back against the hijackers, and the plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.
5. Sully (2016)
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Sully is a biographical drama film based on the real-life story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, saving all 155 passengers and crew onboard.
6. Con Air (1997)
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Con Air is an action movie that follows the story of a group of prisoners who hijack a plane while being transported. Nicolas Cage plays the role of a wrongly convicted former Army Ranger who tries to stop the hijackers.
7. The Grey (2011)
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The Grey is a survival movie that tells the story of a group of oil rig workers who are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after their plane crashes. They must fight against the harsh conditions and a pack of wolves to stay alive.
8. Non-Stop (2014)
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Non-Stop is a thriller movie that follows the story of an air marshal who receives threatening messages on a transatlantic flight. The movie stars Liam Neeson as the air marshal.
9. Flight (2012)
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Flight is a drama movie that tells the story of a pilot who manages to land a damaged plane safely, but is later found to have been under the influence of alcohol during the flight. The movie stars Denzel Washington as the pilot.
10. Red Eye (2005)
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Red Eye is a thriller movie that follows the story of a woman who is held captive on a red-eye flight by a man who wants her to help him assassinate a politician. The movie stars Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy.
11. The High and the Mighty (1954)
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The High and the Mighty is a classic air disaster movie that tells the story of a passenger plane that experiences engine trouble. The star-studded cast includes John Wayne and Robert Stack.
12. Final Destination (2000)
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Final Destination is a horror movie that follows the story of a group of teenagers who cheat death on a plane that later crashes. Death then comes for them one by one in gruesome ways.
13. Executive Decision (1996)
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Executive Decision is an action movie that follows the story of a team of commandos who board a hijacked plane to stop terrorists from releasing a deadly nerve gas. The movie stars Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal.
14. Cast Away (2000)
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Cast Away is a survival movie that tells the story of a FedEx employee who is stranded on a deserted island after his plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean. The movie stars Tom Hanks.
15. Turbulence (1997)
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Turbulence is a thriller movie that follows the story of a serial killer who is being transported on a plane. The killer escapes and takes control of the plane, while a flight attendant tries to stop him. The movie stars Ray Liotta and Lauren Holly.
16. Passenger 57 (1992)
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Passenger 57 is an action movie that follows the story of an airline security expert who takes on a group of terrorists who have hijacked a plane. The movie stars Wesley Snipes and Bruce Payne.
17. The Hindenburg (1975)
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The Hindenburg is a disaster movie that tells the story of the final flight of the German airship Hindenburg, which exploded and crashed in New Jersey in 1937. The movie stars George C. Scott and Anne Bancroft.
18. Air Force One (1997)
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Air Force One is an action movie that follows the story of the President of the United States, who is trapped aboard his plane with terrorists who have hijacked it. The movie stars Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman.
19. Panic in the Skies! (1996)
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Panic in the Skies! is a made-for-TV movie that tells the story of a hijacking on a commercial airliner. The movie stars Kate Jackson and Ed Marinaro.
20. Memphis Belle (1990)
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Memphis Belle is a war movie that tells the story of a B-17 bomber crew during World War II. The crew must complete a final bombing mission over Germany before they can go home. The movie stars Matthew Modine and Eric Stoltz.
21. The Cassandra Crossing (1976)
