Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Tom HanksChesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
- Aaron EckhartJeff Skiles
- Laura LinneyLorraine Sullenberger
- Anna GunnElizabeth Davis
- Autumn ReeserTess Soza
- Holt McCallanyMike Cleary
- Mike O'MalleyCharles Porter
- Jamey SheridanBen Edwards
- Jerry FerraraMichael Delaney
- Molly HaganDoreen Welsh
Recommendations
- 90
The Hollywood Reporter
A vigorous and involving salute to professionalism and being good at your job, Sully vividly portrays the physical realities and human elements in the dramatic safe landing of a crippled US Airways jet on the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. - 88
New York Post
At its heart, this is a thrilling tribute to a modest hero who rose to an extraordinary occasion. - 85
TheWrap
Sully, an honest, skillful rumination on what makes a hero, is just one more example of how Eastwood, having directed movies only slightly longer than his protagonist had been flying planes, is still a masterful pilot himself. - 75
Entertainment Weekly
The reason why the movie works at all is Hanks. - 75
The Playlist
In the end it’s really Eastwood who makes sure the film transcends the typical biopic tropes. At a spry 86 it’s unclear how much longer he’ll remain behind the director’s chair, but “Sully” proves that with the proper material and actors he can still stir emotions with the best of them. - 70
Screen Daily
Though not always as confident outside of the cockpit, Sully mostly earns its crowd-pleasing, lump-in-your-throat sentiment. - 70
Variety
With his snowy white hair and moustache to match, Hanks conveys a man confident in his abilities, yet humble in his actions, which could also be said of Eastwood as a director. - 67
IndieWire
With Tom Hanks appropriately cast as good-natured Sully, Eastwood delivers an earnest, straightforward look at the way the captain’s professionalism saved the day. But while that aspect of the movie hits more than a few obvious notes, the crash is the real star of the show.
