Films:
* The Boat (1981) - German submarine drama during World War II.
* Enemy Mine (1985) - Sci-fi film about an alien and human soldier forced to cooperate.
* Near Dark (1987) - Vampire western film.
* Outbreak (1995) - Action thriller about a deadly virus outbreak.
* Air Force One (1997) - Action thriller starring Harrison Ford as the President of the United States.
* The Perfect Storm (2000) - Disaster film about a real-life storm.
* Troy (2004) - Epic film about the Trojan War.
* Poseidon (2006) - Disaster film about a cruise ship that capsizes.
Television:
* The Miracle of Flight (2004) - Mini-series about the history of aviation.
* The Poseidon Adventure (2005) - Remake of the 1972 disaster film.
* Four Hours in My Lai (2007) - Television movie about the My Lai massacre.
While Petersen is best known for his directing, he also co-wrote the screenplay for The Boat and The Perfect Storm.
It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive. Wolfgang Petersen has directed many other films and television projects throughout his career.