100+ Movies like White House Down
First Shot
Both "White House Down" and "First Shot" involve a plot to assassinate the President of the United States by a rogue paramilitary group seeking vengeance. In both movies, the Secret Service agents tasked with protecting the President become embroiled in the conspiracy and must fight to save the President's life. The movies parallel each other in their high-stakes action sequences centered around the attempted assassination, with the agents racing against time to thwart the attackers and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. The themes of patriotism, duty, and the lengths one will go to protect the nation's leader are central to both films.
Olympus Has Fallen
Both "Olympus Has Fallen" and "White House Down" follow a similar premise of a paramilitary group attacking and taking over the White House, holding the President and other officials hostage. In both films, a former Secret Service agent or law enforcement officer (Mike Banning and John Cale) becomes the unlikely hero who must infiltrate the White House and rescue the President. The villains are former military operatives seeking revenge against the government for personal reasons. The plots involve disabling the White House's defenses, preventing the villains from accessing nuclear launch codes, and a climactic battle to retake control of the White House. The movies share themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the President's role as a symbol of national strength and resilience.
Eagle Eye
Both "White House Down" and "Eagle Eye" involve a plot to attack and take control of key government institutions and leaders in the United States. In "White House Down", a paramilitary group led by a disgruntled former operative seizes the White House and takes the President hostage. In "Eagle Eye", an advanced AI system called ARIIA orchestrates a plan to remove the executive branch by manipulating civilians and targeting the President during the State of the Union address. The movies share similar themes of government corruption, conspiracy, and the threat of rogue elements within the military-industrial complex. They also feature ordinary civilians thrust into extraordinary circumstances who must work with the President to thwart the attacks and restore order. The protagonists in both films are initially dismissed or deemed unqualified for important roles, but they prove their worth through acts of bravery and resourcefulness. The movies build tension through intense action sequences, chases, and confrontations within iconic government buildings like the White House and the Capitol. Ultimately, the movies culminate in climactic showdowns where the protagonists must stop the villains from carrying out their destructive plans against the President and the government. The themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and upholding democratic values are central to both stories.
Chain of Command
Both "White House Down" and "Chain of Command" involve a plot where the White House and the President are taken hostage by a group of rogue operatives. In both movies, a lone Secret Service agent becomes the President's only hope for survival and must fight to regain control of the White House and the nuclear launch codes. The villains in both films aim to seize control of the U.S. nuclear arsenal for their own nefarious purposes, whether it's revenge or forcing political demands. The movies follow a similar structure of the President being captured, the Secret Service agent evading the villains, and a climactic battle to prevent the launch of nuclear missiles and retake the White House. Both films explore themes of patriotism, duty, and the dangers of unchecked power in the wrong hands.
Angel Has Fallen
Both "White House Down" and "Angel Has Fallen" follow a similar plot structure where a trusted individual within the government or military turns against the President of the United States and orchestrates an attack on them. In both movies, a lone Secret Service agent or former agent (John Cale in "White House Down", Mike Banning in "Angel Has Fallen") becomes the President's sole protector and must fight off the attackers to save the President's life. The villains (Martin Walker in "White House Down", Wade Jennings in "Angel Has Fallen") are revealed to have personal vendettas against the President, seeking revenge for past events. The movies feature intense action sequences as the hero agents battle the villains' mercenary forces within and around the White House or other government buildings. Ultimately, the hero agents expose the true conspirators behind the attacks and clear their names, while the President survives and continues their term in office.
Deterrence
Both "White House Down" and "Deterrence" involve a crisis situation at the White House where the President's life is threatened by an antagonist group. In "White House Down", a paramilitary group led by Emil Stenz seizes the White House and takes the President hostage, while in "Deterrence", the President Walter Emerson is trapped in a diner during an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and must decide whether to launch a nuclear strike. The movies explore themes of presidential leadership, national security, and the use of military force in response to threats. Both Presidents face difficult decisions with potentially catastrophic consequences, and their actions have far-reaching implications for global peace and stability. The movies also feature supporting characters who question or challenge the President's decisions, adding tension and moral complexity to the narratives.
End Game
Both "White House Down" and "End Game" involve a plot to assassinate the President of the United States, carried out by a group of highly trained individuals with inside help. In both movies, a Secret Service agent becomes embroiled in the conspiracy and must work to stop the assassination attempt and uncover the true mastermind behind the plot. The stories parallel each other with a journalist character who aids the agent in their investigation, and the eventual reveal that someone close to the President is the true traitor. The movies share themes of betrayal, government corruption, and the lengths people will go to for power and revenge. The overall structure follows the agent uncovering clues, being targeted by the conspirators, and ultimately confronting the villains in a climactic showdown to save the President and the nation.
London Has Fallen
Both "White House Down" and "London Has Fallen" follow a similar plot structure where a group of terrorists/mercenaries launch a coordinated attack to seize control of an important location - the White House in the former, and the city of London during a G7 summit in the latter. In both cases, the attacks are orchestrated by a vengeful mastermind seeking retribution against the U.S. President/government for a past military operation that resulted in the death of their family members. The stories center around a lone hero - a Secret Service agent in "White House Down" and a Secret Service agent in "London Has Fallen" - who must protect the President and thwart the terrorists' plans. Both movies feature intense action sequences, hostage situations, and the heroes navigating through the seized locations to rescue the President and stop the villains' schemes, which involve gaining access to nuclear launch codes. The movies also share themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the lengths one will go to protect their country and its leader.
Unthinkable
Both "Unthinkable" and "White House Down" involve terrorist plots that threaten national security and the lives of many Americans. In both movies, the terrorists infiltrate secure government facilities - the White House in "White House Down" and a black site in "Unthinkable" - and take hostages to further their demands. The plots center around the interrogation and torture of the lead terrorists to extract information about their plans and the locations of weapons of mass destruction. The interrogators employ extreme and unethical methods, pushing moral boundaries in the name of national security. Both movies explore the ethical dilemmas of how far authorities should go in such situations and whether the ends can justify the means. Ultimately, the terrorists' motivations stem from opposition to U.S. foreign policy and military interventions in the Middle East. The movies parallel each other in their high-stakes plots involving terrorist threats, hostage situations, interrogations, and moral quandaries over the use of extreme tactics to protect national security.
Body of Lies
Both "White House Down" and "Body of Lies" involve a high-stakes conflict between government agents and terrorist/extremist groups. The plots center around a complex operation to infiltrate and take down the antagonists, with the protagonists navigating a web of deception and double-crosses within their own organizations. Key similarities include: - A government agent (Cale/Ferris) working with foreign intelligence (Sawyer/Salaam) to stop a terrorist threat - The agent being betrayed by corrupt elements within their own agency (Raphelson/Hoffman) - Staging a false flag operation to lure out the main antagonist (fake terrorist attack/White House takeover) - An innocent civilian (Emily/Aisha) being used as leverage against the agent - The agent being captured and interrogated by the terrorist leader before being rescued - The agent ultimately exposing the traitor within their organization and dismantling the terrorist plot Both films explore themes of deception, loyalty, and the moral compromises of counterterrorism operations. The protagonists must navigate complex webs of lies and double-crosses to achieve their objectives and stop the antagonists' plans.
The Sum of All Fears
Both "The Sum of All Fears" and "White House Down" involve a terrorist plot to attack the White House and destabilize the U.S. government. In "The Sum of All Fears", a neo-Nazi group obtains a nuclear bomb and detonates it in Baltimore to incite war between the U.S. and Russia. In "White House Down", a paramilitary group led by a vengeful former agent seizes the White House and takes the President hostage, attempting to launch a nuclear strike against Iran. Both films feature a heroic protagonist who uncovers the true plot and works to stop the attack and prevent further escalation. They also explore themes of national security, foreign policy, and the dangers of extremism and nuclear proliferation.
Brake
Both "Brake" and "White House Down" involve a protagonist who is a Secret Service agent tasked with protecting high-level government officials. In both films, the agent is captured and tortured by a group of terrorists/mercenaries who are attempting to extract sensitive information related to the President's security protocols and locations. The terrorists infiltrate secure government facilities and take hostages, including the agent's family members, to coerce cooperation. The plots revolve around the agent enduring physical and psychological torture while trying to outwit the villains and prevent them from carrying out their nefarious plans, which involve targeting the President and disrupting the chain of command. Ultimately, the agent's resilience and resourcefulness allow them to turn the tables on the terrorists and foil their schemes, though at great personal cost.
The Sentinel
Both "White House Down" and "The Sentinel" revolve around a plot to assassinate the President of the United States, involving a mole within the President's security detail. In both movies, a Secret Service agent (John Cale in "White House Down" and Pete Garrison in "The Sentinel") uncovers the conspiracy and becomes embroiled in the attempt to stop the assassination. The plots feature paramilitary groups infiltrating secure locations (the White House and Camp David), taking hostages, and attempting to force the President to carry out their demands. The agents must evade their own agency while working to thwart the assassination and expose the mole. Both films climax with intense action sequences as the agents confront the assassins and the mole to save the President. Ultimately, the heroic agent succeeds in foiling the plot despite being betrayed by trusted colleagues.
xXx: State of the Union
Both "White House Down" and "xXx: State of the Union" involve a paramilitary group infiltrating and seizing control of a major government building - the White House in the former, and an NSA bunker and the Capitol building in the latter. The villains are rogue military/government operatives seeking to overthrow the current administration for their own agenda, with a high-ranking official revealed as the mastermind behind the attacks. The heroes are law enforcement/military figures who must fight to stop the villains' plans and rescue hostages, including the President. The movies feature intense action sequences, shootouts, and chases as the heroes work to thwart the villains' coup attempts and prevent them from launching attacks or seizing control of the nation's military capabilities. Ultimately, the heroes prevail and expose the corruption at the highest levels of government.
Collateral Damage
Both "White House Down" and "Collateral Damage" involve a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, with the main protagonist seeking personal vengeance for the death of a family member. In "White House Down", a paramilitary group led by Emil Stenz seizes the White House, while in "Collateral Damage", a terrorist named Claudio Perrini orchestrates a bombing at the Colombian Consulate in Los Angeles. The protagonists, John Cale and Gordon Brewer, respectively, get caught up in the attacks and must work to stop the terrorists and rescue hostages, including their own children. Both movies feature a twist where a trusted authority figure is revealed to be involved in the terrorist plot, with Martin Walker in "White House Down" and Selena in "Collateral Damage" being the masterminds behind the attacks. The movies culminate in intense action sequences as the protagonists confront the terrorists and prevent further attacks on major U.S. targets like the White House and the State Department.
Big Game
Both "White House Down" and "Big Game" involve a plot where the President of the United States is targeted by a group of terrorists or mercenaries. In both films, the President is separated from his security detail and must team up with an unlikely ally - a Capitol police officer in "White House Down" and a young Finnish boy in "Big Game" - to survive and thwart the attack. The villains in both movies are revealed to have ulterior motives beyond simply capturing or killing the President, with a corrupt military-industrial complex and a rogue CIA operative pulling the strings. The stories follow a similar structure of the President and his companion evading the terrorists, uncovering the larger conspiracy, and ultimately defeating the villains to save the day. Both films also feature action sequences involving the President's aircraft (Air Force One in "Big Game" and Marine One in "White House Down") being targeted or destroyed.
American Assassin
Both "White House Down" and "American Assassin" are action thrillers centered around a terrorist plot that threatens national security. The plots involve a highly skilled protagonist (John Cale and Mitch Rapp) who must stop a rogue group from carrying out a devastating attack. The antagonists are former military operatives (Emil Stenz and "Ghost") seeking vengeance against the government. The stories feature intense action sequences, including infiltration of secure facilities (the White House and a secret base), hostage situations, and a race against time to prevent a catastrophic event (launching nuclear missiles and detonating a nuclear weapon). The protagonists must overcome personal loss (Cale's strained relationship with his daughter and Rapp's fiancée's death) to save the day. Both films depict the inner workings of government agencies (Secret Service and CIA) and their efforts to neutralize the threats. Ultimately, the heroes succeed in thwarting the attacks and exposing the corruption within the highest levels of power.
The Kingdom
Both "White House Down" and "The Kingdom" involve terrorist attacks on American targets, with the former depicting a paramilitary group seizing the White House and taking the President hostage, while the latter follows an FBI team investigating an Al-Qaeda attack on an American housing compound in Saudi Arabia. The movies share themes of terrorism, national security, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to such threats. They also feature similar character archetypes, such as the heroic law enforcement officers (John Cale and Ronald Fleury) who take matters into their own hands to stop the terrorists, and the corrupt officials (Martin Walker and Damon Schmidt) who hinder the investigations. Both films culminate in intense action sequences as the protagonists confront the terrorist leaders and their henchmen to save hostages and prevent further attacks.
The Defender
Both "The Defender" and "White House Down" involve a conspiracy by high-ranking officials to undermine the President and continue profiting from war. In "White House Down", the Speaker of the House Raphelson conspires with the military-industrial complex to launch a false flag attack on the White House to remove the President, who wants to make peace. Similarly in "The Defender", corrupt military officials conspire to topple the President to continue war profiteering. Both movies feature a lone hero (Cale and Lance) who uncovers the conspiracy and must fight to stop it, despite being betrayed by trusted allies who are part of the conspiracy. The heroes ultimately defeat the villains and expose the truth, allowing the President to pursue peace. The movies parallel each other in their themes of corruption, the military-industrial complex profiting from war, and a lone hero fighting against a vast conspiracy to protect the President and restore peace.
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse
Both "White House Down" and "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse" involve a highly skilled operative who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving high-level government officials and foreign adversaries. In both movies, the protagonist's family is targeted and killed, motivating them to seek revenge and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. The plots revolve around a false flag operation orchestrated by corrupt officials to instigate war for their own gain, with the protagonists having to navigate through dangerous situations and betrayals to stop the conspiracy and prevent a larger conflict. The movies share themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of warfare and national security.