Thrilling Action Films Featuring Crashes

Description: After being wrongfully convicted, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes following a dramatic train crash. The crash is pivotal, setting Kimble on his path to prove his innocence.

Fact: The train crash was filmed in Dillsboro, North Carolina, using a real train. The film won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Tommy Lee Jones.

Description: A bus must keep its speed above 50 mph to avoid an explosion, leading to several crashes and near-misses. The film's climax involves a dramatic crash involving the bus and a plane.

Fact: The film's bus jump was one of the most expensive stunts ever filmed at the time. Keanu Reeves did many of his own stunts, including driving the bus.

Description: A prison transport plane carrying some of the most dangerous criminals crashes, leading to a high-stakes escape attempt. The crash is pivotal, setting off a chain of events filled with action and chaos.

Fact: The plane used in the film was a real, decommissioned Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. Nicolas Cage did his own stunts for the film, including the crash scene.

Description: A fishing boat crew faces a massive storm at sea, leading to a series of crashes and disasters. The film's climax involves the boat being battered by colossal waves, culminating in its destruction.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life events of the Andrea Gail, which was lost at sea. The storm sequences were filmed using a combination of real water tanks and CGI.

Description: While not exclusively about crashes, the film features numerous vehicle crashes due to extreme weather conditions, including a dramatic helicopter crash into the library.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use extensive CGI to simulate weather events. The helicopter crash was filmed with a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: A runaway train carrying hazardous chemicals threatens a town, leading to a series of crashes and near-misses as authorities try to stop it. The film's tension builds around the potential for catastrophic crashes.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life CSX 8888 incident. The train crash scenes were filmed using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must fight for their lives against the harsh environment and a pack of wolves. The film's opening crash scene sets the stage for a survival story like no other.

Fact: The film was inspired by the poem "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" by Robert Service. Liam Neeson performed many of his stunts, including the crash sequence.

Description: A commercial airline pilot miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mechanical failure, saving almost all aboard. The crash itself is a central plot point, exploring the aftermath and the pilot's personal struggles.

Fact: Denzel Washington performed many of his own stunts, including the crash sequence. The film's crash scene was inspired by the real-life crash of Alaska Airlines Flight

Description: Based on a true story, this film depicts the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission after two oil tankers split in half during a storm. The crash of the ships into each other provides the backdrop for this tale of heroism.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, where the actual events took place. The tanker crash was recreated using CGI and practical effects.

Description: A subway train is hijacked, leading to a tense standoff and a crash when the train is forced to stop abruptly. The crash is a critical moment in the film's climax.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name. The subway crash was filmed using a real subway car on a specially constructed set.