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1. Executive Decision (1996)
R | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
When terrorists seize control of an airliner, an intelligence analyst accompanies a commando unit for a midair boarding operation.
Director: Stuart Baird | Stars: Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, Steven Seagal, John Leguizamo
Votes: 61,535 | Gross: $56.57M
2. Snakes on a Plane (2006)
R | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.
Director: David R. Ellis | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard
Votes: 144,617 | Gross: $34.02M
3. Firefox (1982)
PG | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A pilot is sent into the Soviet Union on a mission to steal a prototype jet fighter that can be partially controlled by a neuralink.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Freddie Jones, David Huffman, Warren Clarke
Votes: 29,248 | Gross: $46.71M
4. Rituals (1977)
R | 100 min | Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Five doctors on a wilderness outing are stalked by disfigured, crazed killers.
Director: Peter Carter | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Lawrence Dane, Robin Gammell, Ken James
Votes: 3,058
5. Dark Age (1987)
R | 91 min | Adventure, Horror
A park ranger is tasked with dealing with a killer crocodile that appears to have a spiritual connection with the local Aboriginals.
Director: Arch Nicholson | Stars: John Jarratt, Nikki Coghill, Max Phipps, Burnham Burnham
Votes: 1,534
6. Blood Oath (1990)
R | 108 min | Drama, War
The island of Ambon in Indonesia, 1945. During the War, the number of Australian POWs on the island had dropped from 1100 to less than 300 due to abuses by their Japanese captors. Capt. ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Wallace | Stars: Bryan Brown, George Takei, Terry O'Quinn, John Bach
Votes: 959
7. Thunderbird 6 (1968)
G | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Several members of the International Rescue crew attend the maiden flight of Brains' revolutionary craft Skyship One, unaware that they are being lured into a deadly trap.
Director: David Lane | Stars: Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin
Votes: 1,613
8. Beyond the Reef (1979)
PG | 91 min | Adventure, Romance
Tikoyo lives by the Bora Bora lagoon in the South Pacific, where he found a man-eating tiger shark when it was an orphaned baby, just a foot long. He named it Manidu, and it grew to be ... See full summary »
Director: Frank C. Clarke | Stars: Dayton Ka'ne, Maren Jensen, Kathleen Swan, Keahi Farden
Votes: 229 | Gross: $0.55M
9. Ceiling Zero (1936)
Approved | 95 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
War veteran pilots Dizzy Davis, Texas Clark and Jake Lee are working in an airline in Newark. Dizzy is flirting with the girlfriend of a younger pilot and, due to this, he feigns illness to... See full summary »
Director: Howard Hawks | Stars: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, June Travis, Stuart Erwin
Votes: 787
10. Air Rage (2001 Video)
R | 99 min | Action, Adventure
A Marine Colonel and his men are sent abroad on hostage rescue mission. When they arrive, they find the hostages dead and decide to get payback by massacring the village. Upon return home to the US, they must face the consequences.
Director: Fred Olen Ray | Stars: Ice-T, Cyril O'Reilly, Kimberly Oja, Steve Hytner
Votes: 737
11. Radar Patrol vs. Spy King (1949)
Approved | 167 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Government agent Chris Calvert and lady sidekick Joan battle the evil spy Baroda, despite a regular barrage of shootouts, car crashes, and cliffhangers, in this routine Republic serial.
Director: Fred C. Brannon | Stars: Kirk Alyn, Jean Dean, Anthony Warde, George J. Lewis
Votes: 231
12.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
A Friend of a Friend
(1987)
Drama
Dougie gives a lift to a stranger and brings him to town, however it soon becomes apparent that the man's obsession with God and his incessant ramblings are not healthy.
Director: Mark Callen | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 9
13.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
Borrowed Time
(1988)
Drama
Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 10
14.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
Every Situation
(1989)
Drama
George Baxter is forced into becoming a custodian of two streetwise kids. Sam unearths more of Maggie's tragic past. A tired and irritable Chris finally admits she needs Geoff's medical assistance.
Director: Arch Nicholson | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 11
15.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
Family Secrets: Part 1
(1988)
Drama
A handsome stranger appears in town and surprises everyone by claiming to be Geoff's elder brother. He soon becomes a favourite with the townsfolk, but why does Geoff seem to have a grudge against him?
Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 10
16.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
Family Secrets: Part 2
(1988)
Drama
Geoff's elder brother becomes very popular with Coopers Crossing, but only Geoff knows his true character. When Barry makes a play for Kate, she ignores Geoff's warnings - to her cost.
Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 10
17.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
Fearless Frank
(1986)
Drama
Gibson takes a holiday and his replacement terrorises the entire team.
Director: Colin Budds | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Bruce Barry
Votes: 12
18.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
Roxanne
(1988)
Drama
Emma and Chris find themselves in grave danger when they are taken captive by two young criminals.
Director: Chris Adshead | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 10
19.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
The Forbidden
(1988)
Drama
A scientist falls victim to a mystery illness when he defies the powers of the occult, and Sam's wacky sister arrives in town.
Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 9
20.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
The Hometown Hero
(1987)
Drama
A novice pilot takes control of a plane when his instructor brother falls ill.
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 12
21.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
The Unluckiest Boy in Town
(1987)
Drama
DJ wants to start up a disco in the town for the youngsters who have nothing to do.
Director: Rod Hardy | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien
Votes: 10
22.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
747
(1978)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
David 'Brown' is flying from San Francisco to Chicago only to find out some of the crew are plotting to steal the Egyptian artifacts on board.
Director: Sigmund Neufeld Jr. | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Edward Power
Votes: 325
23.
McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode:
The Face of Murder
(1972)
TV-PG | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mac's ex-pug pal Freddie O'Neale becomes a target for murder after he claims he can identify The Dutchman, a notorious jewel thief whose face is unknown to the police and to the posh San Francisco social set whose treasures he plunders.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker
Votes: 138
24.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
Episode:
Foul Play in the Sky
(1993)
Not Rated | 21 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Kimberly is in trouble when her uncle Steve succumbs to a sleeping potion in the middle of flying an airplane with her on board.
Director: Shuki Levy | Stars: Austin St. John, Thuy Trang, Walter Jones, Amy Jo Johnson
Votes: 551
25.
Weird Science (1994–1998)
Episode:
Lisarella
(1996)
Approved | Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
After Gary and Wyatt get credit for saving an airliner, Lisa is unhappy that she can't go to the ball being thrown in their honor. She sneaks in and she and the President fall in love.
Director: David Grossman | Stars: Michael Manasseri, John Asher, Lee Tergesen, Vanessa Angel
Votes: 24
26.
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1986)
Episode:
The Bride of Dracula!
(1983)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
While at a dance, Angelica is lured outside by a stranger and hypnotized. The stranger takes her aboard his plane and they go to Transylvania, but not without Iceman and Spider-Man right ... See full summary »
Director: Don Jurwich | Stars: Hans Conried, Sally Julian, Jerry Dexter, Anne Lockhart
Votes: 103
27.
Masters of the Air (2024)
Episode:
Part One
(2024)
TV-MA | 62 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Led by Majors Cleven and Egan, the 100th Bomb Group arrives in England and joins the 8th Air Force's campaign against Nazi Germany.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, David Shields
Votes: 3,334
28.
Masters of the Air (2024)
Episode:
Part Three
(2024)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
The group participates in its largest mission to date - the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep within Germany.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Barry Keoghan, Dean Ridge, Thomas Flynn, Spike White
Votes: 2,758
29.
Skyways (1979–1981)
Episode:
The Demonstrator
(1980)
50 min | Drama
Doug makes a spectacular landing at Pacific International Airport. As the airport gets back to normal, Ian Pearson chains himself to a pillar in a demonstration against the Immigration Department. George decides to invest in a dogs' home.
Stars: Bruce Barry, Ken James, Tina Bursill, Brian James
30.
Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
Episode:
Mexico/Western USA/Canada/Alaska
(1997)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael starts in Mexico City, looks at the Mexico/US border from both sides and then visits LA and San Francisco before heading into Canada and hitting a final disappointment.
Director: Roger Mills | Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 75
31.
Deadliest Journeys (2010–2013)
Episode:
Colombia
(2010)
TV-PG | 25 min | Documentary
Colombia is scattered by dense forests and plane stays the best way to cross the country, but flights aren't often without mishap. Landing strips are too shorts and close to ravines, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Philippe Lafaix, Stephane Rodriguez | Star: Mark Mintz
Votes: 6
32.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
4C
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Reese, still angry and racked with guilt over Carter's death, is sent on a flight to Europe, following cryptic instructions that lead him to a POI and fight for survival while trapped on an 8hr flight.
Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 3,207
33.
The Flying Doctors (1985)
Episode:
Part 1
(1985)
Drama, Romance
New Sydney doctor arrives in Coopers Crossing and falls afoul of the locals by losing his first patient a boy who suffered a fall. He struggles to be accepted in the community and failing ... See full summary »
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Lorna Patterson, Keith Eden, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 9
34.
The Flying Doctors (1985)
Episode:
Part 2
(1985)
Drama, Romance
Dr Tom continues to be frustrated about having to continue to prove himself to the locals. Baxter campaigns to get to fired after he is embarrassed by him in front of his employees. Dr Harry hides his deteriorating health.
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Lorna Patterson, Keith Eden, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 6