Movies Inspired by Aviation

As we  look back at history it is easy to see the impact that flight had on the media of the early 1900's. However, flight still inspires movie-makers of today. This article outlines the top ten best airplane movies made in recent decades.

1. Airplane!
2. Air Force One

3. Top Gun
4. The Aviator
5. Con Air
6. Up in the Air
7. Catch Me if You Can
8. Alive
9. Snakes on a Plane
10. Executive Decision

I am willing to bet that most people have seen at least one of these movies and have heard about even more. Seeing them all in a list made me realize how many popular movies have a plot influenced by aviation. These films range in genre from comedy, to romance, to thriller. The film industry has attempted to portray every aspect of flight. I can think of even more movies that did not make the list: Airplanes by Pixar, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Amelia, The Terminal, etc. What movies can YOU think of?

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