Sully

"The untold story behind the miracle on the Hudson."

Sep 9 2016 PG-13 1h 36m
Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

On Thursday, January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all one hundred fifty-five 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 his career.

Written by

Todd Komarnicki, Chesley Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow

Directed by

Clint Eastwood

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Kennedy/Marshall Company, RatPac Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Flashlight Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Malpaso Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 36 nominations total

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