Sully
2016 · 1h 36m · Drama, History
Watch it tonight. Sully is a taut, expertly crafted thriller from master director Clint Eastwood that transforms a real-life miracle into gripping drama by zeroing in on the investigation that followed. Tom Hanks is perfectly understated as the humble hero, and the film's exploration of pressure, doubt, and vindication will keep you locked in for a lean 96 minutes.
Plot
On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 souls aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career.
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany, Mike O'Malley