Movies and TvShows featuring "john-f-kennedy-international-airport" theme.

After a teenager with the power of seeing the future has a premonition of a plane explosion, he, along with a group of classmates, survives the doomed airliner. However, they soon realize that Death is after them, as they begin to die in the order they were meant to die on the plane. With each intervention, Death puts the person who cheated it at the end of the list. As the survivors try to cheat death, they realize that it is not easily defeated.

Viktor Navorski arrives at JFK International Airport, but finds that he is not allowed to enter the United States. Due to a civil war in his home nation of Krakozhia, the US no longer recognizes it as a sovereign nation. Viktor is forced to live in the terminal, carrying his luggage and a mysterious Planters peanut can. He befriends a catering car driver named Enrique and helps him marry a female Customs and Border Protection officer. Viktor also meets flight attendant Amelia Warren, tries to earn money, and gets an off-the-books job as a construction worker. Despite pressure from a CBP head named Frank Dixon to get Viktor out of the airport, Viktor earns the respect of the airport staff. Over time, Viktor reveals that he is in New York to collect an autograph from a famous tenor saxophonist. Eventually, the war in Krakozhia ends, but Dixon still refuses to let Viktor enter the US. Amelia helps Viktor obtain permission, but he is disappointed to learn that she has renewed her relationship with a married government official. Dixon blackmails Viktor to return to Krakozhia, but Gupta, an airport janitor, convinces Viktor to go anyway. As Viktor leaves the airport, Dixon decides not to pursue him. Viktor goes to the city, obtains the autograph, completes his late father's collection, and hails a taxi to go home.

An alcoholic air marshal receives text messages demanding $150 million unless someone dies every 20 minutes. He teams up with a fellow passenger to discover the identity of the terrorist. As chaos ensues, he must uncover the hidden truth and disarm a bomb before it's too late.

Kazakh TV reporter Borat Sagdiyev is sent to America to film a documentary. Along the way, he encounters cultural misunderstandings and awkward situations as he becomes infatuated with Pamela Anderson.

Midnight Express (1978) tells the story of Billy Hayes, an American college student who is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. He is sentenced to a harsh prison where he faces brutal treatment from sadistic prison guards and a merciless warden. As he experiences the horrors of prison life, Billy becomes desperate to escape and seeks the help of a lawyer. The movie explores themes of survival, revenge, and the effects of imprisonment on the human psyche.

15 Minutes is a crime thriller that follows a tabloid TV reporter and a detective as they join forces to catch a serial killer who is filming his murders and broadcasting them on the internet. The film explores themes of media sensationalism, the blurred lines between fame and infamy, and the lengths people will go to in order to achieve notoriety.

Political intrigue and deception unfold inside the United Nations as a U.S. Secret Service agent is assigned to investigate Silvia Broome, an interpreter who overhears an assassination plot. Silvia, who has dual citizenship from the Republic of Matobo, a fictional African country, works at the U.N. and recognizes words from the plot during a meeting she is interpreting. Working together, Silvia and the agent uncover a false flag operation created by Matobo's president, Edmond Zuwanie, to gain credibility and deter potential supporters of his removal. The plot ends with Zuwanie's indictment and Silvia's expulsion from the U.S., returning home to Matobo.

In '97 Minutes,' a ticking clock scenario unfolds as a hijacked 767 airplane faces a catastrophic threat. Its fuel supply dwindles, leaving only 97 minutes before certain disaster. The fate of innocent passengers lies in the hands of Alex, an undercover Interpol agent embedded in the terrorist cell. NSA Director Hawkins considers shooting down the plane, despite objections from NSA Deputy Toyin.

The Fifth Estate tells the story of the rise of WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange, as they expose classified information and challenge the power of governments and institutions.

A couple from a small town travels to New York City for a job interview, but things go awry when they encounter multiple mishaps and obstacles along the way. From stealing a police car to losing their luggage, the couple's disastrous trip becomes a farcical adventure.

A radio presenter investigates the story of a young boy he befriends over the phone, but as he delves deeper into the boy's life, he starts to doubt the boy's existence and uncovers a dangerous web of deceit and manipulation.

After a string of unsuccessful relationships, Lucy decides to try a new approach to dating. With the help of her friends, she embarks on a journey to find her perfect match.

Flirt is a thought-provoking drama that explores themes of love, deception, and loneliness. Set in New York City, the film follows the interconnected lives of several individuals as they navigate through relationships, contemplate suicide, and grapple with their own desires and identities.

Farewell Amor tells the story of an Angolan immigrant who reunites with his wife and daughter in New York after 17 years apart. As they adjust to their new life together, they navigate the complexities of love, cultural differences, and the challenges of assimilation.

In The Book of Life, a prophecy predicts that the world will end on New Year's Eve, and it's up to a group of unlikely heroes to prevent the apocalypse. With elements of fantasy and comedy, the film follows their journey as they face off against the devil and fight for the fate of humanity. Along the way, they encounter singing souls, surrealism, and a postmodern take on traditional fairy tales.

Friends and Family is a comedy movie set in New York City. It revolves around a gay couple who plans a surprise visit to a Sicilian-American family. The couple hires a caterer for a dinner party, which leads to hilarious chaos and unexpected revelations. The movie explores themes of family dynamics, love, and acceptance.

Inspired by a true story, a self-centered corporate lawyer is forced to take on a pro-bono case to help a young Afghan woman seek refuge from the tyrannical regime of the Taliban. Together the two women take on a brutal legal system to win asylum.

And the Pursuit of Happiness is a documentary film that explores the challenges and triumphs of immigrants in the United States. Through interviews and personal stories, the film highlights the struggles faced by individuals from various backgrounds as they navigate the complexities of emigration, asylum, deportation, and border patrol. From John F. Kennedy International Airport to the US-Mexico border, the film sheds light on the experiences of immigrants from different countries, including Russia, Nicaragua, Cuba, and more. It also delves into the history of immigration in America, touching on topics such as prejudice, language barriers, and the pursuit of the American dream.