Movies like The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Speed is a high-octane action thriller that traps its characters on a bus rigged with a bomb that will explode if the bus slows down. Fans of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3's intense hostage situation and ticking clock scenario will find themselves on the edge of their seats with Speed's relentless pace and inventive plot.

In Unstoppable, an unmanned runaway train carrying dangerous cargo spells disaster, and it's up to a veteran engineer and a young conductor to prevent the catastrophe. Like The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, it offers a tense thriller where the protagonists must race against time to avert disaster.

Source Code is a sci-fi thriller that combines elements of time travel with a bomb-on-a-train scenario. Its protagonist must repeatedly relive the last eight minutes before a catastrophic explosion, matching the intensity and race-against-time aspect that fans of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 enjoy.

The Italian Job, a stylish heist film filled with smart twists, features a crew of thieves who plan a gold heist against a former ally. Fans of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 will appreciate the clever planning and execution of the heist, as well as the film's action-packed sequences.

Swordfish involves a high-stakes hostage situation with a cyber-terrorism backdrop, featuring a notorious criminal mastermind who orchestrates a complex bank heist. Like The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, it features a tension-driven plot that will appeal to those drawn to elaborate criminal schemes and action-packed outcomes.

Inside Man delves into a cleverly executed bank heist that turns into a high-stakes negotiation, blending suspense with a complex plot. If you relished the battle of wits and the intricate cat-and-mouse game in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Inside Man's cerebral thrill ride will captivate you.

Money Train follows two foster brothers working as transit cops who find themselves on the wrong side of the law when they decide to rob the train carrying New York City's subway revenues. This heist movie contains action sequences in the subway setting, appealing to those who enjoyed the underground tension of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.