Movies and TvShows featuring "aerial-combat" theme.

Maverick, a top naval aviator, confronts his past while leading elite graduates of TOP GUN on a mission that demands sacrifice. As he trains the group and dogfights with skeptical students, he must reconcile with his former rival, deal with a strained relationship with the son of his late friend, and face the changing landscape of crewed fighter aircraft. Maverick's leadership is tested as he devises a plan to destroy an unsanctioned uranium enrichment plant, ultimately sacrificing himself to save his mentee. In the end, Maverick finds redemption as he helps his student and takes to the skies once again.

A young farm boy named Luke Skywalker teams up with a Jedi Knight, a pilot, a Wookiee, and two droids to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader and stop the Empire from using their world-destroying battle station. They must navigate the galaxy, battle stormtroopers, and learn the ways of the Force to bring freedom to the galaxy.

During WWII, five miles above the ground and behind enemy lines, ten men inside a bomber known as a 'Flying Fortress' battle unrelenting flocks of German fighters.

At the United States Navy's fighter weapons school, Maverick learns valuable lessons from a civilian instructor while competing to be the best pilot. He faces challenges, including a rivalry with Iceman and the death of his friend Goose. Despite his struggles, Maverick eventually regains his confidence and becomes a hero.

In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy. Hester Shaw, a young woman seeking revenge, teams up with Tom Natsworthy, an apprentice historian, to uncover the truth behind a dark plot involving the powerful Head of the Guild of Historians, Thaddeus Valentine. As they navigate the dangerous world of predator cities and encounter allies and enemies, Hester and Tom must confront their own pasts and fight for a better future.

In World War II, allied soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk as they wait for a rescue. The film follows the story of three different groups of people and their encounters at the Channel off the coast of Dunkirk, France. The soldiers fight for survival and bravery as they attempt to escape the clutches of the enemy.

Aliens invade Earth and deploy destructive ships in major cities. Mankind fights back with the help of a satellite technician, a fighter pilot, and a scientist. They discover that the aliens are using Earth's technology against them. The survivors launch a counterattack but fail to penetrate the aliens' force field. However, they manage to capture an alien and take it to Area 51. The president learns about the aliens' plan to destroy Earth and orders a nuclear attack. The survivors come up with a plan to disable the aliens' shields and destroy the mothership. They successfully execute the plan and defeat the aliens, saving the world.

An airliner filled with 800 passengers is forced to fly fast and low, above farmlands, suburbs and skyscraper-packed cities or the tons of explosives aboard will detonate. When an elite unit of US Air Force fighter jets is sent to provide escort, they find themselves facing a squadron of unidentifiable warplanes which ignites a deadly air battle that threatens to destroy all life above and below.

In Superman: Red Son (2020), the story takes place in an alternate reality where Superman's spaceship lands in Soviet Union instead of Kansas. Superman grows up to become a symbol of communism rather than the American way. The movie follows Superman's journey as he becomes a hero, but also faces opposition from the United States and other superheroes.

Air Force One is hijacked by communist radicals, leaving the President to fight for the safety of his family and the other hostages on board.

In this classic Peanuts Halloween special, Charlie Brown and his friends eagerly await the arrival of the Great Pumpkin while dealing with various holiday hijinks and learning the true meaning of Halloween.

Capricorn One is a 1977 action thriller film about a government conspiracy to fake a Mars landing. A group of astronauts are forced to participate in the hoax, but when they realize the danger involved, they must find a way to escape and expose the truth.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace follows the story of Superman as he tries to rid the world of nuclear weapons and bring peace. However, his efforts are hampered by Lex Luthor and a dangerous nuclear missile. Can Superman save the world once again?

In a future where robots are commonplace, a lonely young girl befriends a highly advanced robot. Together, they uncover a dangerous conspiracy that threatens their city and must find a way to stop it.

In 1943, a female pilot embarks on a mission aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress. As she fights off enemy planes, she discovers a gremlin on board that threatens the safety of everyone on the plane.

In a city plagued by crime, a former football player turned police officer joins a special unit that uses a technologically advanced police helicopter to combat criminals. With the help of his team, he must navigate through dangerous situations and thwart the plans of a notorious criminal mastermind.

In a world where magical insects threaten humanity, a young boy with the power to control magic is tasked with training a team of misfit students to become skilled sky wizards and defend mankind.

When the Pillars suddenly appear on Earth, threatening all life, it's only the act of the god Odin that offers humanity salvation. Providing a means of fighting back, he gives Earth the Valkyries, young female pilots with supernatural powers and spirit fighter planes. These skilled troublemakers, all young, risk their lives in a long-running war—but the final battle is fast approaching!

Red Tails is a 2012 movie that follows the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots who faced racial discrimination but went on to become one of the most respected fighter squadrons in World War II. The movie showcases their struggles, triumphs, and the challenges they faced as they fought to prove their worth and make a significant contribution to the war effort.

The Great Waldo Pepper follows the journey of a pilot named Waldo Pepper as he tries to make a name for himself in the aviation industry after serving in World War I. With his biplane and a crew of fellow pilots, Waldo traverses the country participating in aerial stunts, barnstorming, and dogfights. Along the way, he faces rivalries, challenges, and the haunting memories of war.