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1. 7 Days in Entebbe (2018)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Drama, History

Inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, and the most daring rescue mission ever attempted.

Director: José Padilha | Stars: Batsheva Dance Company, Zina Zinchenko, Ben Schnetzer, Daniel Brühl

Votes: 17,333 | Gross: $3.19M

2. Raid on Entebbe (1976)

Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Drama, History

True story of a daring Israeli commando assault on the Entebbe Airport in Uganda to free hostages of a terrorist hijacking.

Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Peter Finch, Charles Bronson, Yaphet Kotto, Martin Balsam

Votes: 3,816

3. Operation Thunderbolt (1977)

PG | 124 min | Action, Drama, History

In July 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand to ... See full summary »

Director: Menahem Golan | Stars: Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, Assi Dayan, Klaus Kinski

Votes: 1,034

4. Victory at Entebbe (1976 TV Movie)

Unrated | 119 min | Action, Drama, History

In 1976, terrorists hijack an Air France airplane, and divert it to Uganda, where they demand to exchange their hostages for fellow terrorists held in Israeli jails.

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: Helmut Berger, Linda Blair, Kirk Douglas, Richard Dreyfuss

Votes: 1,278

5. Operation Thunderbolt: Entebbe (2000 TV Movie)

Documentary, History

The story of the hijacking of Air France Flight AF139 on 27 June 1976 from Athens and the subsequent mission to rescue the hostages from the airport terminal at Entebbe in Uganda. The movie... See full summary »

Director: Eyal Sher | Stars: Janet Almog, Michel Bacos, Ehud Barak, Muki Betser

Votes: 74

6. World War Three (1998 TV Movie)

94 min | Drama, War

This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Stone | Stars: Boris Sichkin, Christoph Gutknecht, Boris Lyoskin, Hans Sievers

Votes: 295

7. Captain France

11 min | Documentary, Short | Post-production

Capt. Michel Bacos, knighted for staying with his passengers after a 1976 hijacking, inspired millions, including filmmaker Boaz Dvir. He feels honored when he gets to interview Bacos. What he discovers shocks and forever alters his view.

Director: Boaz Dvir | Star: Boaz Dvir

8. Situation Critical (2007– )
Episode: Entebbe Hostage Rescue (2007)

Documentary, Action, Adventure

When Palestinian terrorists hijacked air France plane flying from Israel to France, Israel launches daring rescue mission

Director: Jim Nally | Stars: Idi Amin, Yasser Arafat, Walter Cronkite, Sara Davidson

Votes: 15

9. Patton 360 (2009– )
Episode: Siege Warfare (2009)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, War

Anxious to breakout of Lorraine, Patton's frustrations turn from supply issues to a stubborn network of German bunkers. His army will pay a heavy price to overcome them.

Stars: David Robb, E.J. Snyder, Bryan Stefancyk, Matthew Tremblay

Votes: 9