Top 10 Best and Most Exciting Terrorism Movies You Shouldn't Miss

Setting aside the political drama, Hunter Killer is an intense and thrilling film with a well-crafted story and captivating production. When the Russian president (Alexander Diachenko) suddenly goes missing, US-Russia relations teeter on the brink of disaster. In a desperate move to avert World War III, Captain Joe Glass (Gerard Butler) and his crew embark on a high-stakes mission to uncover the truth and prevent global conflict.

July 22, 2011, marked a 'dark period' in Norway's history as it became the starting point for a horrific series of attacks by terrorists targeting government institutions, resulting in the deaths of more than 70 students. When director Paul Greengrass announced his intention to make a film about these tragic events, he faced significant backlash for reopening old wounds. However, 22 July was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The film delves deep into the psychological impact on the survivors both before and after the tragedy. Additionally, it portrays a courtroom battle between justice and crime, where the terrorists, cold and indifferent, view their atrocities as 'glorious victories.'

Skyscraper is considered one of the most successful action films in the career of director Rawson Marshall Thurber. The film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with heart-pounding scenes of characters desperately trying to escape death, navigating through flames, and balancing on precarious ledges, all while facing an imminent and unknown fate. Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson), once a skilled FBI agent, had to leave his job after a traumatic accident. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he and his family become targets of a terrorist group planning to burn down a skyscraper with the intent to kill everyone inside.

White House Down is a 2013 American action film directed by Roland Emmerich, depicting President James Sawyer's proposal for a global peace plan that angers the weapons industry. Meanwhile, Capitol security officer John Cale applies to the Secret Service to protect the president and goes for an interview with Agent Finnerty in Washington, accompanied by his 11-year-old daughter, Emily. Although Cale is not accepted, he takes his daughter on a tour of the White House. During their visit, a terrorist group led by Stenz infiltrates the White House, and Cale must fight against the paramilitary group to rescue his daughter and the president while uncovering a treasonous plot and a coup financed by the weapons industry.

The Terror Live is a 2013 South Korean action thriller written and directed by Kim Byung-woo. The story follows Yoon Young-Hwa, a former TV commentator who, due to various circumstances, is now working in a different role. One morning, while hosting his regular radio show, a mysterious caller threatens to blow up the Mapo Bridge. At first, everyone assumes it's a prank, but Yoon quickly realizes it's a genuine threat. From his station, he can see the bridge, and soon after, a catastrophic event unfolds. Seizing the opportunity for fame, Yoon decides to broadcast the live commentary as the crisis unfolds on air.

Two years after a tragic event in a Middle Eastern country, Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) returns to Washington D.C., eagerly awaiting the birth of his first child with his wife Leah (Radha Mitchell). However, as the President's Secret Service agent, he remains ever ready for duty.

When the British Prime Minister suddenly passes away, Banning, along with Secret Service Director Lynne Jacobs (Angela Bassett), accompanies the President to the national funeral at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. With world leaders in attendance, the funeral is one of the most heavily guarded events.

As they make their way to the funeral, world leaders are assassinated, and key locations in London are attacked. President Asher, Banning, and Jacobs are ambushed and forced to retreat under heavy fire. The British capital is thrown into chaos, and all communication systems are severed. Banning must use every skill and resource he has to protect the President at all costs.

Syriana is a 2005 American film directed by Stephen Gaghan, based on Robert Baer's 2003 memoir, *See No Evil*. The film explores corruption and power in the oil industry through four interconnected stories: CIA agent Bob Barnes, with extensive experience in the Middle East, falls out of favor after a failed mission involving missiles in Lebanon; lawyer Bennett Holiday investigates the merger of two American oil companies, Connex and Killen; energy analyst Bryan Woodman struggles with his painful relationship with the son of a powerful Emir; and the social drama of Pakistani immigrant worker Wasim Khan, who is dismissed by an oil company.

While controversial in its content, *Outside the Wire* gained significant attention, bolstered by Netflix’s support. The film follows young Lieutenant Thomas Harp (Damson Idris), who, after disobeying orders, is reassigned to a U.S. base in Ukraine. There, he works under the command of Leo (Anthony Mackie). Together, they face life-threatening missions to stop a series of wars and hunt down notorious terrorist Viktor Koval (Pilou Asbaek), who plans to steal nuclear weapons.

*Blood Red Sky* is a perfect choice for fans of both terrorism and supernatural themes. Upon its release, the film quickly climbed to the top of Netflix's trending charts, maintaining a strong position for weeks. Blending various genres, the film successfully delivers a cohesive, well-rounded story that feels neither excessive nor lacking.

During a flight to New York, terrorists take control of the passengers and crew, forcing the plane into a suicide dive toward the city. However, their plot takes an unexpected turn when they discover Nadja (Peri Baumeister), a widow traveling with her son, who is revealed to be a vampire.

*Hotel Mumbai* is a 2018 action film directed by Anthony Maras, based on the true and harrowing events of the 2008 terrorist siege of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India. The film vividly depicts the heroic acts of ordinary people caught in an extraordinary situation as they face unimaginable terror.

At the luxurious Taj Mahal Hotel, over 2000 guests are held hostage at gunpoint by a group of terrorists. Will human kindness prevail in such a dire moment? Who will survive and who will not? As the terrorists gain the upper hand, can the government forces make any difference in turning the tide of chaos?

Among the dedicated hotel staff is the renowned chef Hemant Oberoi (Anupam Kher) and a waiter, both of whom risk their lives to protect the guests. While the world watches in horror, a desperate couple is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect their newborn child.