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Flight

2012Movie2 h 18 minR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic767.3Rotten Tomatoes77%75%

A nerve-racking, epic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Legal Drama
  • Addiction Recovery Narrative
  • Visceral Disaster Thriller
  • Career-Defining Lead Performance
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Intense Psychological Realism
  • Suspenseful Courtroom Climax
  • Grounded Aviation Procedural

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
Written by
John Gatins
Produced by
Robert Zemeckis, Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

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Facts

February 22, 2012 · 2 h 18 min · R

Released
February 22, 2012
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$162 million
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Naked on Arrival, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Batman Gambit +9

  • Naked on Arrival
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Batman Gambit
  • Worst Aid
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Broken Ace
  • Badass Boast
  • Nailed to the Wagon
  • Danger Deadpan
  • Only Sane Man
  • Formerly Fit

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Flight?"

Questions about Flight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flight?

Paramount+PhiloKanopyStarz

In the United States, Flight streams on Paramount+, Philo, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is Flight worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 76).

Will Flight scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

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 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 tropes for it, including Naked on Arrival, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Batman Gambit.