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Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

1984·Movie
1h 36min
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–80%
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–80%

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Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The True Story

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac is a true story based on the crash of Air Florida flight 90 on January 13, 1982 in Washington D.C. This movie follows the main players throughout the day, with a lot of care taken to re-create what actually went wrong, who died, and who survived. There is a lot of actual footage from the day, as well as accurate representations of aircraft type and airline.
Disaster RecreationTrue StoryAviation TragedyEmotional ImpactHistorical AccuracyTense AtmosphereCharacter-FocusedWashington D.C.

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Michael Lewis
Written by:
John McGreevey
Produced by:
Bill Finnegan, Sheldon Pinchuk, Patricia Finnegan
Composed by:
Mel Metcalfe, Gil Mellé, Don Minkler

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac?

1 h 36 min

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac?

2ATDE

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