Movies like Cliffhanger

An adrenaline-fueled mix of extreme sports and criminal heists, Point Break captures the same rush as Cliffhanger, swapping steep cliffs for waves and sky. Fans will appreciate the intense action sequences and the undercover law enforcement angle.

The struggle for survival against nature's unforgiving forces is at the heart of The Edge, where Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin face off against a wilderness as deadly as it is beautiful. The cerebral battle of wits accompanies thrilling action in a way that resonates with Cliffhanger's own wilderness adventure.

Alive tells the harrowing true story of plane crash survivors enduring the unthinkable in the Andes mountains. The themes of survival and human endurance strike a chord with the raw, high-stakes tension found in Cliffhanger.

High in the death zone, Vertical Limit takes adventure-seekers on a perilous rescue mission atop K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Fans of Cliffhanger's high-altitude thrills will find gripping tension and breathtaking stunts in this equally chilling mountainscape.

Die Hard 2 replicates the intense action and one-man-army heroics of Cliffhanger, with Bruce Willis's John McClane battling terrorists in an airport setting. The tight pacing and inventive action set pieces make it a must-watch for Cliffhanger fans.

Another nerve-wracking tale set on the perilous slopes of K2, this film portrays the gripping journey of two friends who scale the mountain against all odds. K2's mix of camaraderie and high-stakes mountaineering is perfect for viewers who enjoyed the thrilling heights of Cliffhanger.