Fireworks in films

Posted on April 24, 2017

Fireworks in film perfectly capture the magic professional fireworks creates whether it be romantic or filled with suspense. These movies with fireworks start from classic 90’s through to 2017

90’s films with fireworks 

From classic Disney movies to unforgettable chick flicks, nothing makes us more nostalgic than movies from the 90’s.

Aladdin – 1992 

One of the best scenes of the movie where Princess Jasmine is admiring the fireworks but the scene quick becomes intense and Aladdin ALMOST blows his cover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J37r01MxDXE

Coneheads –1993

What begins as a ‘cheap’ fireworks display, leaves spectators with their jaws dropped! Definitely one of our favourite fireworks movie scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDiwRyL_9xQ

Mulan – 1998 

Disney never fails to create magical moment. In this scene, Mushu and Mulan finally get rid of the evil  Shanyu using a giant firework.

https://youtu.be/IkDjLD-ZSH4

To Catch a Thief – 1995

A perfect romantic scene with firework from To Catch a Thief.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le-X36HfBGI

Toy Story – 1995

The final scene of Toy Story when Buzz and Woody make it to their owner, Andy thanks to a firework rocket!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIsFg3FSpEQ

The Sandlot – 1993 

4th of July scene on The Sandlot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0vXBJqODE

Avalon – 1990 

Professional fireworks light up the night skies as Barry Levinson arrives at Baltimore on July the 4th.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vWKJbQT06o

Forrest Gump – 1994

A romantic scene at Gump’s house as him and Jenny are seated watching the fireworks reflected on water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usmb_UCiNGk

Films with fireworks from 2000 – 2017 

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – 2001

A truly magical scene of the firework dragon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0XiuLj-pHA

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – 2007

Characters Fred and George Weasley from Harry Potter show that fireworks really are magical! Watch as sparkles fill the screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrAe0XI7mis

Brokeback Mountain – 2005

Fireworks enhance the atmosphere in this intense scene as actor, Heath Ledger famously kicks the bad guys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrU-JqYrseQ

V for Vendetta –2005 

The final scene of the movie ends with a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture remixed to coincide with the exploding windows of the Houses of Parliament!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8UtojJT8ts

The Great Gatsby – 2013

Watch the memorable scene from The Great Gatsby where Nick meets the famous Gatsby for the first time at the extravagant party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBdoyPY1ELo

The Theory of Everything – 2016

This is the scene (2.20) when the young Stephen Hawking takes hot date Jane to the Trinity May Ball & gaze up at the fantastic fireworks.