Where To Watch Sully

Sully is based on the remarkable true story of US Airways Flight 1549, famously known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” in which Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger safely landed an Airbus A320 on New York’s Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike. The film stars Tom Hanks, who spent time with the real Sully to accurately portray his calm demeanor and professionalism. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the movie uses realistic cockpit sets, practical effects, and authentic aviation procedures to recreate the emergency with remarkable accuracy. Despite focusing on an event that lasted only a few minutes, the film explores the emotional and professional challenges Sully faced during the investigation that followed. Sully was both a critical and commercial success, earning more than $243 million worldwide and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing, further cementing its reputation as one of the most compelling aviation dramas ever made.