Top 10 Movies with the Best Car Chase Scenes
It may be one of the most used and abused movie cliches, but when done correctly, the car chase scene can be the highlight of any film. This list is a collection of the movies that did the car chase scene correctly.
Detective Frank Bullitt engages in a high-speed chase through San Francisco, with intense driving scenes across steep hills. The pursuit ends in a dramatic crash, marking one of cinema's most iconic car chases. I saw the movie in 1968 and shortly after, went out and bought a 1968 Mustang Fastback (for $3000 Canadian, right out of the showroom).
The original car chase right here. Great cars, great camera angles. Still better than car chases today!
What makes it even better is that the "stunts" were done by the leading role actor himself.
In a dynamic freeway chase, Trinity, Morpheus, and the Keymaker are pursued by Agents and the ghostly Twins. The sequence involves multiple vehicles, including motorcycles and an epic clash with a semi-truck. The greatest chase scene in movie history.
The most spectacular car chase scene in movie history, with never-before-seen images.
Professional operatives chase each other through narrow streets and crowded highways in France, featuring skilled driving and tight turns. The scene is notable for realistic stunts and practical effects without CGI. The best realistic chase scene. It feels like you are right in the action. Even we Yanks like it. If the French were so great, it would be La Google. "Oui?"
Maneuvering in the tightest alleys and a car on the wrong side. It should be in first place.
Probably the most realistic car chase scene ever.
Jake and Elwood Blues evade police through Chicago, culminating in a massive car pile-up and destruction of dozens of police vehicles. The chase highlights comedic elements alongside the sheer scale of the mayhem. Physics? What the heck is physics? Everything in that last car chase was ridiculously excessive and illogical. Because of that, it is hands down the best one I've ever seen. I could not stop laughing! I had to watch the whole thing over and over again. Just fantastic!
You can't compare anything to being chased down by a country band, American Nazis, the police, the military, and tons of other groups of people.
Great chase scene with the two best car pileups ever!
The film's first major chase shows street racers competing on Los Angeles roads, with Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner narrowly avoiding capture by the police. This scene sets the tone for the franchise's focus on high-speed racing and modified cars. Holy crap, that film was so freaking amazing. Tuned cars, lots of explosions, awesome music. It was intense. I've never seen better. #1 all the way!
Jason Bourne escapes through the streets of Paris in a Mini Cooper, maneuvering through traffic and narrow alleys to evade police pursuit. The compact car's agility is emphasized in contrast to the larger pursuing vehicles. Spectacular and realistic car chase scene, the best I've seen out of any movie, including The Matrix, Ronin, The Italian Job, etc. Not over the top (special effects such as in The Matrix) and believable.
The one in The Bourne Supremacy is better when he's in the taxi cab. This is still a good car chase scene, though.
Frank Martin races through urban streets in his BMW, displaying exceptional precision driving and evasive maneuvers. The sequence underscores his character's skill and control under intense pressure.
In an extended chase, car thief Memphis Raines steals a rare Ford Mustang GT500, named "Eleanor," and outruns police through urban streets. The scene is notable for extensive use of high-speed driving and daring stunts. What a great scene! Nick Cage was so convincing, and it really is becoming a classic.
He does his own stunts, people. That makes all the difference.
It's not just about the chase. It's about the car, and come on, who doesn't like that Mustang?
Detective Popeye Doyle chases a suspect on an elevated train from the streets below, weaving through traffic and narrowly avoiding collisions. The scene is celebrated for its tension, realism, and gritty New York City backdrop. How THIS MOVIE didn't make the top ten list tells me that WAY too many kids are voting on this website.
A trio of Mini Coopers navigates through Los Angeles traffic, underground tunnels, and narrow passageways while evading police. The Minis are used for their compact size and agility to outmaneuver larger vehicles. Of course. But remember the crash in Blues Brothers 2000? Simply the greatest.
Since this movie, the Mini Cooper became my dream car.
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Dale and Saul attempt a haphazard escape in a police car while pursued by criminals, often clumsily maneuvering the vehicle. The chase incorporates humor as the inexperienced duo struggles with evasive driving. Slushie all over the windshield and Saul's foot sticking out of it, and they still manage to evade Rosie Perez's corrupt cop.
Baby evades police in a red Subaru WRX with a series of slick maneuvers, showcasing his skillful driving and timing. The chase is synchronized with music, creating a unique blend of action and rhythm.
Stuntman Mike terrorizes a group of women in a high-speed pursuit, which ultimately turns against him. The scene showcases intense, practical stunt driving, primarily by actress and stuntwoman Zoë Bell. Uh... no CGI, and Zoe Bell trying to stay on the hood of the car at speeds in excess of 100 mph... do me a favor, watch it and then come back and vote.
A high-speed chase features the T-850 and John Connor being pursued by the T-X in a massive crane truck, causing widespread destruction. The chase showcases large-scale vehicular mayhem in a suburban setting. The best, most destructive car/truck/everything chase scene of all time.
Jason Bourne engages in a frenetic car chase through Moscow in a taxi, dodging traffic and clashing with his pursuers. The scene ends in a violent collision, exemplifying Bourne's desperation and resourcefulness. One of the best ever in my opinion. Even the scenes where he wrecks and crashes into other vehicles seem very realistic. Kudos to the director and crew who shot that.
The best car chase of all time with the greatest ending ever.
One of the best car chases that's actually realistic.
Detectives Mike and Marcus pursue drug dealers on a Miami freeway, with cars colliding, flipping, and flying off transport trucks. The extended scene emphasizes destruction and showcases the film's explosive action style.
The Bandit evades law enforcement in a Pontiac Trans Am, leading to multiple car crashes and evoking Southern car culture. The chase highlights speed, humor, and the Bandit's driving skill as he outwits Sheriff Buford T. Justice. To not make this the top spot is a crime. The whole movie is a car chase!
Great movie, lots of car chase scenes. Should be higher.
Can't beat a movie that is a car chase.
Kowalski speeds across the American Southwest in a Dodge Challenger, evading police in a prolonged chase that spans multiple states. The film's climactic pursuit ends in a collision with a roadblock, highlighting the anti-establishment tone. Classic. Amazing. Sad that this isn't in the top 10.
Batman pursues the Joker in the Batpod through Gotham's streets, with intense action involving an 18-wheeler flipping over. The chase is noted for its practical effects and the gritty, realistic tone of the action. Car chases don't come better than this. At all.
James Bond drives an Aston Martin through narrow mountain roads in Italy, chased by armed assailants, with intense close calls and gunfire exchanges. The chaotic, high-speed chase sets an urgent tone for the film's opening sequence. The car chase at the beginning is super fantastic! This should be in the top ten.
Sean Boswell races through Tokyo's tight city streets, showcasing the drifting technique in a highly stylized chase. The scene emphasizes Tokyo's neon-lit urban setting and the skill involved in drift racing. Dude! The best car chase scene ever seen!
It's got chasing and cool drifting.
Secret Service agent Richard Chance leads a high-stakes chase against oncoming traffic on a Los Angeles freeway. The scene stands out for its gritty realism and high tension, adding to the film's intense atmosphere. Car chase on a highway where the cars are moving against the flow of traffic.
Car chase in the river! Not only a great car chase but a film out of the ordinary in more than one sense!
Jack Black and Kyle Gass attempt to escape in a car while facing comical obstacles and mishaps. The scene mixes humor with light action as the characters' lack of experience adds to the chaos.
A high-speed pursuit through New York City showcases tight maneuvers, crashes, and a sense of urgency as detectives chase a suspect. The scene's realism and dynamic camera work have been praised for their intensity. One of the GREATEST car chase scenes of all time. Roy Scheider was great in this movie. Check it out, youngsters.
Larry and Mary attempt to evade police in a 1969 Dodge Charger, with the chase covering rural roads and highways. The film's climactic chase sequence is known for its suspense and eventual explosive ending.
Wesley Gibson engages in a high-octane chase with assassins, featuring physics-defying stunts like a car flipping over a police barricade. The sequence uses stylized effects to enhance the adrenaline-fueled action.
In a desolate desert setting, Max leads a convoy under attack, battling wasteland marauders with brutal collisions and explosions. The extended chase highlights the film's raw energy and apocalyptic setting. The pursuit of the tanker truck is pure action and violence, well-filmed and well-choreographed. You can watch it again and again.
The first real car chase scene in history and is still unmatched by all of the above. The last chase scene took 15 minutes toward the end.