Movies like Con Air

Pitching Bruce Willis's John McClane against terrorists at an airport during Christmas Eve, 'Die Hard 2' mirrors 'Con Air's blend of a charismatic protagonist, enclosed high-tension settings, and explosive action.

In this high-octane action thriller, a renegade general seizes Alcatraz Island, threatening to launch rockets filled with deadly gas at San Francisco. With Ed Harris as the villain and Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage teaming up to stop him, 'The Rock' offers a blend of explosive action and high stakes similar to 'Con Air'.

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock star in this high-speed thriller about a bus wired with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 mph. 'Speed's relentless pace and inventive action set pieces keep it in the same lane as 'Con Air'.

John Travolta and Nicolas Cage star in this intense thriller where an FBI agent and a terrorist swap faces, leading to a gripping cat-and-mouse chase. 'Face/Off' mixes outrageous action scenes with a wild premise, much like the adrenaline rush of 'Con Air'.

Harrison Ford plays the President of the United States battling terrorists aboard the presidential plane in 'Air Force One.' The confined setting and high tension match 'Con Air's own thrilling airborne hijack drama.

This tech-thriller showcases John Travolta as a charming but ruthless terrorist who orchestrates a complex heist, with Hugh Jackman as a talented hacker he recruits. 'Swordfish' offers a similar mix of spectacle and intensity to what you find in 'Con Air'.

John Travolta plays a rogue Air Force pilot who steals nuclear weapons, with Christian Slater as his co-pilot trying to stop him. 'Broken Arrow' delivers action-packed sequences and a thrilling plot that fans of 'Con Air' will likely appreciate.

Starring Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal, 'Executive Decision' involves a group of specialists boarding a hijacked airliner to defuse a bomb. The taut suspense and midair crisis make it a natural companion to 'Con Air'.