Sully
7.4 / 10 IMDb
85% Rotten Tomatoes

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Sully is a biographical drama film based on the real-life “Miracle on the Hudson.” The movie follows Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, a calm and experienced pilot who safely lands US Airways Flight 1549 on New York’s Hudson River after a bird strike disables both engines. While the public hails him as a hero, Sully faces intense investigations questioning his decision. The film focuses on human judgment, responsibility, and the pressure of making life-or-death choices within seconds. With emotional depth and realism, Sully highlights courage, teamwork, and the strength of experience in moments of crisis.

  • Release Date: September 9, 2016
  • Director: Clint Eastwood
  • Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
  • Duration: 96 Minutes
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney
  • Box Office: Approximately $240.8 Million (Worldwide)
  • Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies

More details about Sully and where you can watch

The story centers on Captain Chesley Sullenberger, who successfully lands a damaged passenger plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 people onboard. Though celebrated by the public, Sully struggles with self-doubt and recurring memories of what could have gone wrong. Aviation authorities investigate whether he should have returned to an airport instead of landing on water. As simulations challenge his decision, Sully stands by his instincts, emphasizing the importance of human judgment over technology. With support from his co-pilot and crew, the truth finally emerges. The investigation proves that Sully’s quick thinking and experience prevented a catastrophe, confirming that his decision was the only one that could have saved every life.

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Did You Know

The real Captain Sully revealed that computer simulations used in the investigation initially failed because they did not include human reaction time—proving that real human instincts saved lives when technology alone could not.