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Flight

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2012 | 138 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $162 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 916K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

  • Denzel WashingtonWhip Whitaker
  • Don CheadleHugh Lang
  • Kelly ReillyNicole
  • John GoodmanHarling Mays
  • Bruce GreenwoodCharlie Anderson
  • Brian GeraghtyKen Evans
  • Tamara TunieMargaret Thomason
  • Nadine VelazquezKaterina Marquez
  • Peter GeretyAvington Carr
  • Garcelle BeauvaisDeana