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Flight

2012·Movie
2h 18min·R
74
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Direction8

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Some miracles are not what they seem.

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.
Addiction DramaIntense ThrillerCharacter StudyMoral DilemmaLegal BattleRedemption StoryPowerful PerformanceGripping SuspenseContemporary Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Flight

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Where can I stream Flight legally?

Flight is included with a subscription to Paramount+, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flight worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flight rated?

RDrug useStrong languageViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Flight?

2 h 18 min

Flight runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flight?

Critics77
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Flight much the same way.

Was Flight a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$162 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $162 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is Flight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flight?

127AEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+113

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flight in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flight use?

Naked on ArrivalJerk with a Heart of GoldBatman GambitWorst AidMs. FanserviceDoes This Remind You of Anything?Broken AceBadass BoastNailed to the WagonDanger DeadpanOnly Sane ManFormerly Fitand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Flight, including Naked on Arrival, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Batman Gambit.