Movies like The Kidnapping of the President

Air Force One is a thrilling ride that showcases the hijacking of the President's plane with Harrison Ford playing the tough-as-nails President. Fans of The Kidnapping of the President will appreciate the high-stakes drama and the personal battle between the President and his captors.

Another high-octane narrative involving the siege of the White House, Olympus Has Fallen pits Gerard Butler's secret service agent against terrorists who have taken the President hostage. It provides a similar tension and action-packed sequences that viewers enjoyed in The Kidnapping of the President.

A more recent take on a White House under attack, White House Down stars Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx, and doubles down on both the explosive action and the dynamic heroism seen in The Kidnapping of the President.

In the Line of Fire follows a veteran Secret Service agent played by Clint Eastwood as he battles a vengeful assassin. This movie delves deep into the psyche of a presidential protector, offering a more personal angle that complements the thematic elements found in The Kidnapping of the President.

The film is a nod to high-stakes aerial hijackings with Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal leading a team to retake a jetliner mid-flight. Executive Decision will resonate with fans looking for the tight tension and strategic combat akin to The Kidnapping of the President.

This political thriller, featuring Clint Eastwood as a master thief who witnesses a crime involving the President, mixes the elements of power, corruption, and one man against a corrupt system, much like the plot twists and tensions seen in The Kidnapping of the President.

The Sentinel, starring Michael Douglas as a Secret Service agent framed for a threat against the President, offers intrigue and the inner workings of the Secret Service alongside a gripping storyline, appealing to those who enjoyed the political drama and intensity of The Kidnapping of the President.

A murder mystery within the White House starring Wesley Snipes, Murder at 1600 gives viewers a blend of suspense, conspiracy, and political intrigue that aligns well with the themes explored in The Kidnapping of the President.