Movies like The Peacemaker

Set aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine, Crimson Tide features the tension and action that fans of The Peacemaker might enjoy. The film deals with a standoff between the U.S. military and Russian forces, with the threat of nuclear war looming, echoing the high-stakes international threats in The Peacemaker.

Starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, Enemy of the State is a high-tech thriller that revolves around government surveillance and a conspiracy that reaches into the depths of political power. The movie's action-packed cat-and-mouse chase provides a similar level of excitement and tension as found in The Peacemaker.

Another Jack Ryan thriller, Patriot Games, sees Harrison Ford's character entangled with an Irish terrorist faction, combining personal stakes with broader political implications. With its fair share of espionage and suspense, this movie is cut from the same cloth as The Peacemaker.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan universe comes to life in The Sum of All Fears, where the threat of a nuclear conflict with Russia creates a suspenseful narrative. If the geopolitical machinations and nuclear brinkmanship of The Peacemaker are what draw you in, this film will not disappoint.

Another entry from the Jack Ryan series, Clear and Present Danger, pits Ryan against the war on drugs in South America, along with political intrigue within Washington, D.C. Fans of The Peacemaker's blend of action and strategic maneuvers will find much to enjoy here.

Those who appreciate the blending of political drama with brisk action sequences will find Air Force One to be a perfect match. With the President of the United States aboard Air Force One facing a group of terrorists, the movie delivers a similar adrenaline rush and a battle against a ticking clock.

John Travolta and Christian Slater face off in Broken Arrow, which sees a rogue Air Force pilot stealing nuclear weapons. The film's action sequences, mixed with the threat of weaponized nuclear material, should appease those who relish the intense atmosphere of The Peacemaker.

Executive Decision offers a high-octane experience as a special forces team must retake an airliner hijacked by terrorists. The strategic and covert operations elements will resonate with fans who crave the tactical thrills that The Peacemaker offers.