Sully

Sully (2016) — The True Story Behind the Miracle on the Hudson

Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks, Sully is a gripping biographical drama based on the extraordinary real-life emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on New York's Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The film honors the courage, training, and quick thinking of airline captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and his crew while examining the scrutiny that followed their heroic actions.

Detailed Movie Synopsis

Shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport, US Airways Flight 1549 strikes a flock of birds, severely damaging both engines. With little altitude and almost no time to react, veteran pilot Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles must make an impossible decision. Convinced that they cannot safely reach an airport, Sully guides the crippled Airbus A320 onto the icy waters of the Hudson River.

All 155 passengers and crew survive, and the dramatic rescue captures the world's attention. But although Sully is celebrated as a national hero, he faces intense questioning about whether he could have returned to a runway instead of risking a water landing. As investigators examine simulations and cockpit decisions, Sully struggles with self-doubt, the weight of public attention, and the possibility that his judgment will be challenged. With Skiles beside him, he fights to show why the reality of those critical seconds cannot be reduced to computer calculations.

Alternating between the harrowing flight, the remarkable rescue, and the subsequent inquiry, Sully offers a moving portrait of professionalism, teamwork, and grace under pressure.

Cast & Characters

• Tom Hanks — Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger
• Aaron Eckhart — First Officer Jeffrey Skiles
• Laura Linney — Lorraine Sullenberger
• Anna Gunn — Dr. Elizabeth Davis
• Autumn Reeser — Tess Soza
• Holt McCallany — Mike Cleary
• Jamey Sheridan — Ben Edwards
• Mike O'Malley — Charles Porter

Film Details

Release Year: 2016

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: Approximately 96 minutes

Language: English

Edition Details

Format: DVD

Condition: Used

Experience this compelling true-story drama in DVD format. Specific bonus features and technical specifications depend on the release.