Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Great Waldo Pepper List

• The Right Stuff - Explores the early days of the U.S. space program and the lives of test pilots.
• Catch Me If You Can - Involves a protagonist who lives a life of adventure and deception on the run.
• Flyboys - Focuses on WWI fighter pilots and their adventurous lives in the sky.
• The Aviator - Biographical drama about Howard Hughes, a renowned pilot and filmmaker.
• The Blue Max - A story about pilots in WWI, filled with adventure and competition.
• Top Gun - Follows fighter pilot training and adventures, emphasizing camaraderie and competition.
• The Kings of Summer - A coming-of-age story about adventure and the pursuit of freedom.
• The Great Waldo Pepper: A Director's Commentary - Provides insights into the filmmaking process of The Great Waldo Pepper.
• Sully - The story of an airline pilot and his emergency landing of a disabled plane.
• The Terminal - Involves an individual's struggles within an airport setting, resonating with themes of adventure.
• The Talented Mr. Ripley - Adventure and deception, following a con artist living beyond his means.
• The Last of the Finest - Follows a group of officers dealing with crime, representing camaraderie.
• Lawrence of Arabia - An epic tale of adventure and honor in a different context.
• The Great Escape - A daring escape from a POW camp, filled with adventure and camaraderie.
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Centers on a man's adventures and fantasies as he seeks out excitement.
• Memphis Belle - The story of a group of WWII bombers and their perilous missions.
• Fly Away Home - An adventure about a girl's journey to lead orphaned geese to migration.
• The Red Baron - A biography of the iconic WWI pilot, focusing on his life and adventures.
• The Devil's Own - Features a complex character dealing with ethical dilemmas in a tense setting.
• Air America - A comedic look at pilots working with the CIA in Laos during the Vietnam War.
• The Last Starfighter - Involves a character unexpectedly thrust into an adventure beyond his ordinary life.
• October Sky - A coming-of-age story about following dreams against odds, with an adventurous spirit.
• Hot Air - A family adventure centered around a hot air balloon race.
• The Thin Red Line - Explores the inner turmoil of soldiers during WWII, emphasizing camaraderie.
• Heartbreakers - Involves con artists in a comedic adventure through deception.
• The Great Race - A comedic adventure story about a race across the world filled with stunts.
• The Aviators - A documentary series about aviation and the adventures involved.
• The Hunt for Red October - Involves high-stakes adventure in a military context, emphasizing race against time.
• The Last Castle - An imprisoned general leads a rebellion against corrupt authority.
• Chariots of Fire - Follows athletes pursuing their dreams, showcasing determination and adventure.
• The Great Race - Another take on a grand competition filled with daring challenges and humor.
• Ride Along - A comedic adventure involving an unlikely duo in a ride-along with the police.
• The Terminal List - Action-filled series with themes of camaraderie and survival against adversity.
• Air Force One - Adventure and high-stakes suspense aboard a hijacked airplane.
• Gung Ho - A comedy about cultural clashes and workplace adventures in an automotive plant.
• The Wild Goose Lake - An adventure thriller centered around crime and survival tactics.
• Stealing Beauty - A coming-of-age story with an adventurous exploration of relationships in Italy.
• Independence Day - Adventure-centered sci-fi with a focus on camaraderie against common foes.
• Catch-22 - A satire of military life during WWII and the absurdities faced by soldiers.