Con Air follows his likable former Green Beret as he fights to reclaim a prisoner plane hijacked by Malkovich's nefarious criminal mastermind.
8
The Sum Of All Fears (2002)
Ryan is paired with CIA Director William Cabot, played by Morgan Freeman, and the two of them bring a lot of energy to every big scene.
7
The Rock (1996)
This characteristically over-the-top action extravaganza from renowned action director Michael Bay stars Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery.
6
Under Siege (1992)
The idea of a single man defeating a much larger force in a siege situation became a new Hollywood screenwriting obsession.
5
Vantage Point (2008)
Dennis Quaid's character, the dedicated Secret Service agent who will go to any length to save the President, is the main draw for White House Down fans.
4
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
The MCU's second Captain America film took the cinematic universe to a whole new level.
3
Executive Decision (1996)
The self-explanatory 'Die Hard on a plane scenario' is the Die Hard formula, and among the best in that arena has to be Executive Decision.
2
Air Force One (1997)
Fans of Air Force One and White House Down will enjoy the film because of Ford's unmistakably clever and witty performance.