5 Devastating Plane Crash Movies

Boarding a plane means surrendering control. The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming. Many movies amplify this fear instead of alleviating it. Certainly, chilling plane crash scenes appear across genres and can instill a deep apprehension about flying. Here are five plane crash movies that might heighten your fear of flying. SSP prepared.

Non-Stop (2014)

Non-Stop is a gripping action thriller led by Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore. Bill Marks (Neeson) is a former NYPD officer turned Air Marshal. He battles an alcohol issue and detests being around others during flights. His seatmate, Jen (Moore), might offer distraction, but the flight quickly turns dire. Bill receives alarming messages: someone will perish every 20 minutes unless a $150 million ransom is paid.

Cast Away (2000)

Cast Away follows an American systems analyst assigned to Malaysia. His plane's route is interrupted by a storm, leading to a crash in the Pacific Ocean. Stranded on a deserted island, he faces the challenge of survival. Back home in Tennessee, he has a beloved girlfriend and a life waiting for him. Yet, he must first learn how to navigate this new, harsh environment alone.

 Fearless (1993)

Fearless, adapted from a novel, recounts the story of Max Klein, an unfortunate passenger on a plummeting plane. Surrounded by panic, Max remains strangely calm. He realizes a young boy is alone and opts to comfort him. Despite severe injuries among the passengers, Max emerges physically unscathed. He experiences a transformative worldview, impacting his life and the lives of others.

The One (2022)

The One is a Russian wilderness survival film rooted in true events. Newlyweds Larisa and Vladimir embark on a flight filled with excitement. Just before landing, their plane collides with another, sparking chaos. They grip each other's hands, yet witness their plane disintegrating. Remarkably, Larisa becomes the sole survivor. Alone in the forest, she must navigate the treacherous surroundings to seek safety.

World War Z (2013)

World War Z presents a gripping post-apocalyptic scenario adapted from the gripping novel. Gerry and his family find themselves trapped in traffic as zombies invade urban areas. Though they evade several confrontations, rescue comes unexpectedly. Gerry harbors the hope of finding a way to stop the zombie outbreak. His experience with the United Nations leads him on a perilous quest to trace the virus's origins.

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