Movies and TvShows featuring "plane-crashes-into-the-water" theme.

When pilot Sully Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River to save the passengers, he is hailed a hero but faces investigation and criticism. Sully insists it was a forced water landing and not a crash, and debates the accuracy of computer simulations. The National Transportation Safety Board questions his decision, but ultimately confirms his actions were correct. Sully credits everyone aboard and the rescue team for the success.

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac is a true story based on the crash of Air Florida flight 90 on January 13, 1982 in Washington D.C. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, with a lot of care taken to re-create what actually went wrong, who died, and who survived. There is a lot of actual footage from the day, as well as accurate representations of aircraft type and airline.

The crew of a U.S. Navy ship in World War II goes into battle against the Japanese fleet.

The Lost Squadron follows a group of World War I fighter pilots who, after the war ends, struggle to find work in Hollywood. They eventually get the chance to work on a film set, but tragedy strikes when one of the pilots dies in an airplane crash. The group seeks revenge and embarks on a personal vendetta against the film's producer, who they believe is responsible for the crash.

In Salvage (2015), a pilot's plane crashes into the water and he is rescued by a teenage girl. Together, they must survive in the wilderness and find a way back home. Along the way, they encounter dangerous situations and form a bond that will change their lives forever.