Blue Thunder (1983)

Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.

Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller

What to watch after Blue Thunder

• Bird on a Wire (1990) — John Badham directed both
• Red Dawn (1984) — Same feel: tense, dramatic
• Air Force One (1997) — Same subject: vietnam veteran
• Drop Zone (1994) — Same feel: tense, dramatic
• Behind Enemy Lines (2001) — Same feel: tense, dramatic
• WarGames (1983) — John Badham directed both