Ben je fan van de spannende thriller 'Turbulence' uit 1997 en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 adembenemende titels die dezelfde nerveuze spanning en actie bieden. Of je nu houdt van vliegtuigdrama's of intense psychologische thrillers, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils!

Passenger 57 (1992)
Beschreibung: A security expert battles terrorists who have taken over a commercial flight, with much of the action occurring in the confined space of the aircraft.
Fakt: Wesley Snipes performed many of his own stunts. The film helped establish the 'Die Hard on a plane' subgenre of action movies.


Executive Decision (1996)
Beschreibung: Features a tense mid-air hijacking scenario with a team of specialists attempting to neutralize terrorists aboard a commercial airliner.
Fakt: The film was originally conceived as a sequel to Die Hard It features one of the earliest uses of computer-generated imagery for aircraft sequences.


Air Force One (1997)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes thriller set aboard a hijacked aircraft, focusing on intense action sequences and the struggle to regain control.
Fakt: The film's famous line 'Get off my plane!' was ad-libbed by Harrison Ford. The movie was partially inspired by real-life security concerns about Air Force One.


Con Air (1997)
Beschreibung: A prison transport flight becomes the setting for a violent takeover, featuring chaotic aerial action and desperate attempts to regain control.
Fakt: The film's distinctive 'Jailbird' plane was a real C-123 Provider aircraft. Nicolas Cage's character was inspired by Elvis Presley's appearance in his later years.


The Terminal (2004)
Beschreibung: While not set on a plane, it captures the aviation environment's unique challenges when a man becomes trapped in an airport terminal.
Fakt: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. The elaborate terminal set took 20 weeks to build.


Flightplan (2005)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller set aboard a commercial airliner, focusing on a mother's desperate search for her missing child amid growing paranoia.
Fakt: The film's aircraft set was one of the largest ever built at the time. The story was partially inspired by the 1950s film 'The Lady Vanishes'.


Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Beschreibung: A unique blend of horror and action set entirely on a commercial flight overrun by deadly snakes, creating constant tension and danger.
Fakt: The film gained massive internet hype before release due to its outrageous premise. Over 450 real snakes were used during production.


Flight (2012)
Beschreibung: A dramatic exploration of aviation crisis and personal redemption, featuring a spectacular plane crash sequence and its investigation.
Fakt: The crash sequence was achieved through a combination of practical effects and CGI. The film's script was on Hollywood's 'Black List' of best unproduced screenplays for years.


Sully (2016)
Beschreibung: Based on true events, this film dramatizes the emergency landing of a commercial airliner and its aftermath, focusing on aviation safety procedures.
Fakt: Tom Hanks spent time with the real Chesley Sullenberger to prepare for the role. The flight sequences used a combination of real aircraft and detailed replicas.


Red Eye (2005)
Beschreibung: A tense thriller that takes place primarily during a red-eye flight, featuring psychological manipulation and a race against time.
Fakt: The entire film was shot in just 35 days. Director Wes Craven was inspired by his own fear of flying when making the movie.
