Ben je fan van 'Schreckensflug der Boeing 767' (1995) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende titels die dezelfde spanning, drama en vliegtuigavonturen bieden. Of je nu houdt van waargebeurde verhalen of fictieve thrillers, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar jouw smaak!

Airplane! (1980)
Beschreibung: A parody of the disaster film genre, particularly those involving airplane emergencies, using humor to highlight the absurdity and tension typical in such scenarios.
Fakt: The film's creators bought the rights to a serious disaster film, 'Zero Hour!', to ensure they could use its plot as the basis for their parody. It spawned a whole genre of spoof movies.


Alive (1993)
Beschreibung: Based on a true story of survival after a plane crash in the Andes, highlighting human resilience and the extreme measures taken to survive, akin to survival narratives in aviation disasters.
Fakt: The survivors of the actual crash served as consultants on the film. The production faced harsh weather conditions similar to those experienced by the real survivors.


Con Air (1997)
Beschreibung: An action-packed film about a prison transport plane that is hijacked by the inmates, combining elements of aviation disaster with high-stakes action and survival.
Fakt: The plane used in the film was a real Convair 580, which was destroyed during filming. Nicolas Cage's character was originally written as a blonde, but he chose to keep his natural hair color.


Cast Away (2000)
Beschreibung: Explores the psychological and physical challenges of survival after a plane crash, emphasizing isolation and the human spirit, much like other survival stories in aviation.
Fakt: Tom Hanks lost 50 pounds and grew his hair and beard for the role to reflect the character's transformation. The volleyball, Wilson, became an iconic symbol in pop culture.


The Terminal (2004)
Beschreibung: While not about a flight emergency, it deals with the complexities and bureaucratic challenges of air travel, reflecting the broader aviation industry's impact on individuals.
Fakt: The story was inspired by the real-life case of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. The set was a fully constructed, functional airport terminal.


Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Beschreibung: A high-concept thriller about a plane overrun by deadly snakes, playing on fears of in-flight disasters with a mix of horror and dark humor.
Fakt: The film gained a cult following before its release due to its outrageous title and premise. The famous line, 'I have had it with these motherf***ing snakes on this motherf***ing plane!' was ad-libbed by Samuel L. Jackson.


United 93 (2006)
Beschreibung: A real-time account of the events aboard one of the planes hijacked on September 11, 2001, focusing on the passengers' bravery, similar to the intense, claustrophobic atmosphere of in-flight emergencies.
Fakt: The film was released on the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Many air traffic controllers and military personnel played themselves in the film.


Flight (2012)
Beschreibung: Centers around a commercial airline pilot who becomes a hero after a miraculous crash landing, but faces scrutiny over his personal life, mirroring the themes of heroism and human fallibility.
Fakt: The crash sequence was praised for its realism and was achieved with minimal CGI. The film marked a return to live-action for director Robert Zemeckis after a decade of animation work.


Sully (2016)
Beschreibung: The film depicts a real-life aviation emergency, focusing on the pilot's quick thinking and the subsequent investigation, similar to the tension and procedural aspects of an in-flight crisis.
Fakt: The movie was shot using IMAX cameras to enhance the realism of the flight scenes. It's based on the 'Miracle on the Hudson' event where all passengers survived.


Red Eye (2005)
Beschreibung: A thriller set on an airplane, focusing on a passenger caught in a deadly conspiracy, capturing the suspense and confined tension of in-flight dramas.
Fakt: The entire film was shot in just 35 days. The director, Wes Craven, known for horror films, ventured into thriller territory with this movie.
