Top 10 Action Films Featuring Airplane Adventures

Description: While not a modern action film, this classic features a plane in distress, showcasing the tension and drama of air travel in its early days, with a star-studded cast.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use a wide-screen process called "CinemaScope." It was also nominated for six Academy Awards.

Description: A commercial airliner is hijacked by a disgruntled Vietnam War veteran, leading to a tense standoff in the sky, showcasing the era's fears of air travel.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Hijacked" by David Harper and was one of the first to deal with the then-current issue of airplane hijackings.

Description: When a plane is hijacked by terrorists with a deadly chemical weapon, a team of commandos must board the plane in mid-air to neutralize the threat. This film is a masterclass in suspense and action.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Airport '96" but was changed to avoid confusion with the "Airport" disaster film series. The mid-air transfer scene was filmed using a real plane and a helicopter.

Description: This film is a quintessential action flick where the President of the United States must save his family and the plane from terrorists who have hijacked Air Force One. The tension is palpable as the stakes are as high as the altitude.

Fact: Harrison Ford did most of his own stunts, including the famous fight scene in the cargo hold. The film was a major box office success, grossing over $315 million worldwide.

Description: A group of the most dangerous criminals on a prison transport plane seize control, leading to a high-octane battle in the sky. Nicolas Cage stars as a former Army Ranger trying to save the day.

Fact: The film's title is a play on words, combining "Con" (as in convict) with "Air." The plane used in the film was a real, decommissioned Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.

Description: A flight attendant must save the passengers when a serial killer escapes custody and takes over the plane, leading to a high-altitude cat-and-mouse game.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI to simulate the interior of an airplane in flight, giving a realistic feel to the turbulence scenes.

Description: Jodie Foster stars as a woman whose daughter goes missing on a plane, leading to a gripping tale of mystery and action as she searches for her child amidst a web of deceit.

Fact: The film was shot on a real Boeing 747, which was modified to accommodate filming equipment. The set design was so realistic that crew members often got lost inside the plane.

Description: A flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles turns into a nightmare when a crate of venomous snakes is released on board, leading to a battle for survival in the air.

Fact: The film's title became an internet meme, and its cult status was solidified by Samuel L. Jackson's iconic line, "I've had it with these motherf***ing snakes on this motherf***ing plane!"

Description: A small plane carrying a group of passengers, including a boy with a heart condition, faces a life-threatening situation when the pilot suffers a heart attack, forcing an inexperienced co-pilot to take control.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada and features real aerial footage, adding to the authenticity of the flying scenes.

Description: Liam Neeson plays an air marshal on a transatlantic flight who must stop a mysterious terrorist who is threatening to kill a passenger every 20 minutes if their demands are not met.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on a soundstage in New York, with the plane interior being a meticulously crafted set. Neeson performed many of his own stunts.