Action/Thriller/Political Thrillers:
* Executive Decision (1996): This film features a hijacked Boeing 747, with a team of elite military operatives trying to take back the plane. Similar to "Air Force One," it focuses on the heroism of the heroes and the suspense of the situation.
* Passenger 57 (1992): This one features a retired ex-military officer who takes on a group of terrorists who hijack a plane. Like "Air Force One," it emphasizes the courage of a regular person who rises to the occasion.
* Non-Stop (2014): This thriller features a tense situation with a bomb on board, leading to a race against time. It has a similar atmosphere of claustrophobia and uncertainty, as well as a charismatic lead character.
* Red Eye (2005): This movie features a hostage situation on a red-eye flight, with a villain threatening to kill the protagonist's father unless she helps him carry out his plan. It shares the limited setting and suspense of "Air Force One."
* Flightplan (2005): This film involves a mother desperately searching for her missing daughter on an airplane. It has a similar feeling of helplessness and urgency, as well as a mystery element.
* Snakes on a Plane (2006): Although more comedic, this film features a cargo plane full of venomous snakes and a group of passengers fighting for survival. It shares the confined setting and fight against overwhelming odds found in "Air Force One."
Other Options:
* The Plane (2023): This recent action film features a pilot fighting to save passengers after a crash landing. It focuses on survival and resilience, similar to the themes of "Air Force One."
* Con Air (1997): While not directly about a presidential plane, this action film features a group of dangerous criminals on a flight that gets hijacked. It has similar high-stakes action sequences and an over-the-top hero.
If you're looking for more lighthearted airplane movies:
* Airplane! (1980): A classic parody of disaster movies, it's full of hilarious jokes and takes a satirical look at the tropes of airplane movies.
* Up in the Air (2009): This drama focuses on a professional who travels the world firing people, but also explores the themes of loneliness and human connection.
These are just a few suggestions, and there are many other great airplane movies out there. Choosing the right one for you depends on what aspects of "Air Force One" you enjoyed most.