Flight
2012 · 2h 18m · Drama
Watch it tonight. 'Flight' is a gripping character study that uses a high-stakes plane crash as the launching pad for a raw, unflinching look at addiction and denial—Denzel Washington gives one of his best performances, and director Robert Zemeckis proves he's more than just a spectacle filmmaker. It's heavy, morally complex, and genuinely compelling in ways that stick with you long after the credits roll.
Plot
Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he's managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober -- but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even worse situation.
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman, Bruce Greenwood