Ben je op zoek naar films of series die vergelijkbaar zijn met de intense thriller '97 Minutes' uit 2023? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 adembenemende titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en onvoorspelbare wendingen bieden. Of je nu een fan bent van high-stakes verhalen of gewoon op zoek bent naar je volgende binge-watch, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

Passenger 57 (1992)
Beschreibung: An action-packed film about an anti-terrorism expert who must thwart a hijacking mid-flight, combining intense fight sequences with airborne suspense.
Fakt: Wesley Snipes performed many of his own stunts, including the famous 'Always bet on black' scene. The film helped solidify Snipes as an action star.


Executive Decision (1996)
Beschreibung: A strategic action-thriller involving a secret mission to board and neutralize a hijacked plane, blending military precision with airborne danger.
Fakt: The film was notable for killing off a major star early in the plot, a rare move for Hollywood at the time. It also used realistic aircraft interiors for authenticity.


Air Force One (1997)
Beschreibung: A high-octane action thriller set aboard the presidential aircraft, featuring a leader forced to take matters into his own hands against hijackers.
Fakt: The film's iconic line 'Get off my plane!' was ad-libbed by Harrison Ford. The movie was a box office hit, grossing over $315 million worldwide.


Con Air (1997)
Beschreibung: A high-energy action film about a prison transport plane taken over by dangerous criminals, featuring explosive set pieces and larger-than-life characters.
Fakt: The film's extravagant plane crash finale was one of the most expensive stunts ever filmed at the time. It became a cult classic for its over-the-top action and quotable lines.


Turbulence (1997)
Beschreibung: A suspenseful thriller where a flight attendant must land a plane after the crew is killed by a psychotic passenger, focusing on survival under extreme pressure.
Fakt: The film was one of the first to depict a commercial airliner being flown by a non-pilot. It was criticized for its unrealistic aviation scenarios but praised for its tension.


Flightplan (2005)
Beschreibung: A tense thriller set primarily on an airplane, focusing on a mother's desperate search for her missing child, blending psychological suspense with high-stakes drama.
Fakt: The film was shot almost entirely on a reconstructed airplane set to enhance the claustrophobic atmosphere. It was one of the first major films to use the Airbus A380 as a setting.


Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Beschreibung: A chaotic and over-the-top action-horror film where passengers must survive a plane overrun by deadly snakes, blending terror with dark humor.
Fakt: The film gained a massive cult following before its release due to its outrageous premise and viral marketing. The title was so memorable it became a pop culture phenomenon.


The Commuter (2018)
Beschreibung: A gripping mystery-thriller set on a train, where an ordinary man is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy, emphasizing suspense and unexpected twists.
Fakt: The film marks the fourth collaboration between Liam Neeson and director Jaume Collet-Serra. Many of the train scenes were filmed on a practical set to enhance realism.


7500 (2019)
Beschreibung: A claustrophobic thriller set entirely in the cockpit of a hijacked plane, focusing on the pilot's struggle to maintain control and save lives.
Fakt: The film was shot in real-time to heighten the tension, and the cockpit set was built to exact specifications of an Airbus A


Red Eye (2005)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced thriller that unfolds in the confined space of an airplane, where a woman is coerced into assisting a terrorist plot, creating relentless tension.
Fakt: The entire film was shot in just 35 days, and much of the airplane scenes were filmed on a single set to maintain continuity and intensity.
