12 Jaw-Dropping Movie Chase Scenes

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The chase scene is almost as old as movies themselves. One of the oldest narrative films, The Great Train Robbery (1903), was basically one big 10-minute chase, in which bandits take over a locomotive and try to evade the authorities afterwards. Ever since then, filmmakers have been trying to improve upon the idea of the chase scene, turning the simple idea of one person desperately trying to catch up to another into an excuse for death-defying stunts, hilarious gags and killer suspense.

The new film Mad Max: Fury Road plays like an apotheosis of the chase scene: an entire feature film dedicated to eye-popping stunts and never-before-filmed thrills. But although it’s one of the best chase scenes ever filmed, there are plenty of other great films also vying for the title, and at least one that – in CraveOnline’s eyes – actually surpasses it. 

So let’s take a look at 12 Jaw-Dropping Chase Scenes, ranked not by their historical significance or dramatic power (you’ll notice that Bullitt, though influential, is nowhere to be seen), and instead on their ability to wow us, no matter how many years have passed since their original release. These are the chase scenes that will astound and amaze you, and they must be seen to be believed.

12 Jaw-Dropping Movie Chase Scenes:


William Bibbiani is the editor of CraveOnline’s Film Channel and the host of The B-Movies Podcast. Follow him on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.

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