Movies like Airport

Although it's a parody of the disaster genre, Airplane! draws heavily from the tropes established by films like Airport. Fans will appreciate the comedic take on the serious situations and plot points commonly found in disaster movies of the 70s.

With a more supernatural twist, Final Destination begins with a disaster in the air and follows the survivors as they grapple with the concept of fate. It taps into the same fear of catastrophic accidents that grips the viewers of Airport.

This more modern take on aviation disaster stars Denzel Washington as a pilot who saves his plane from crashing but faces intense scrutiny in the aftermath. Flight's serious tone and investigation into the pilot's actions echo the drama and themes of Airport.

Although released several decades later, Air Force One delivers presidential-level suspense in the skies. Harrison Ford stars as the U.S. President fighting against terrorists aboard the titular aircraft, mixing political intrigue with the aviation peril seen in Airport.