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Flight (2012)

โ€œSome miracles are not what they seem.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 6,594 votes 2h 18m r Drama

#71 of 232 films from 2012 #2015 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Robert Zemeckis ยท Written by John Gatins

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Overview

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.

Cast

Denzel Washingtonas Whip Whitaker
Don Cheadleas Hugh Lang
Kelly Reillyas Nicole
John Goodmanas Harling Mays
Bruce Greenwoodas Charlie Anderson
Brian Geraghtyas Ken Evans
Tamara Tunieas Margaret Thomason
Nadine Velazquezas Katerina Marquez
Peter Geretyas Avington Carr
Garcelle Beauvaisas Deana
Melissa Leoas Ellen Block
Carter Cabassaas Son on Plane
Adam C. Edwardsas Father on Plane
Conor O'Neillas Kip

Facts

Release dateFebruary 22, 2012
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$31,000,000
Box office$161,772,575 (5.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt1907668

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Questions

How long is Flight?
Flight runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is Flight worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 6,594 votes, which places it #71 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 70%) and #2015 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Flight?
Flight was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Forrest Gump (1994), Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989).
Who stars in Flight?
Denzel Washington as Whip Whitaker; Don Cheadle as Hugh Lang; Kelly Reilly as Nicole; John Goodman as Harling Mays; Bruce Greenwood as Charlie Anderson; Brian Geraghty as Ken Evans.
What is Flight rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Flight?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18737.

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