6 Plane Hijack Movies Like “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” On OTT

The skies are a symbol of freedom and, at times, unimaginable terror. With the intense IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack now streaming on Netflix, viewers are drawn to its gripping portrayal of real-life events. If you’re craving more high-stakes stories of hijackings and disappearances, platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and Diney+Hotstar have plenty to offer. From the mystery of MH370: The Plane That Disappeared to the drama of Society of the Snow, get ready for a thrilling cinematic journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Here’s the list of films that are similar to the plane hijack Netflix web series, “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack”.

Plane Hijack Films

7500

When terrorists hijack an airborne plane, the situation takes a dire turn as one of the pilots is injured. The co-pilot, Tobias, finds himself at a crossroads, torn between following protocol and trusting his instincts in a life-or-death situation.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

MH370: The Plane That Disappeared

Not “Hijack” but this one is based on “plane disappearance”. The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in 2014 is explored in a British docuseries directed by Louise Malkinson. This documentary delves into three distinct, yet meticulously researched, theories surrounding the plane’s vanishing.

OTT Platform: Netflix

Society Of The Snow

Not “Hijack” but “Society Of Snow” is about a “plane crash”. In 2023, J. A. Bayona directed Society of the Snow, a survival drama film adapted from Pablo Vierci’s 2009 book. The film recounts the harrowing true story of a Uruguayan rugby team who, in 1972, endured the aftermath of the crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andes mountains.

OTT Platform: Netflix

Neerja

Discover the story of Neerja Bhanot, a courageous individual who sacrificed her life to rescue 359 passengers during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. Her remarkable act of valor and selflessness has left an enduring legacy of heroism.

OTT Platform: Hotstar

Hijack

After the tragic loss of his wife, Vikram enrolls his daughter, Priya, in a boarding school in Amritsar and begins working at Chandigarh Airport. However, his world is thrown into chaos when Priya’s school trip flight, IC147, is seized by terrorists. They issue a chilling ultimatum: release their imprisoned comrade or they will execute a passenger every 30 minutes.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

Bell Bottom

Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, the film chronicles a high-stakes hijacking of an Indian aircraft, endangering 210 passengers. A courageous government agent is thrust into a race against the clock, determined to rescue the hostages and outwit the terrorists.

OTT Platform: Prime Video

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