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Flight

2012 · 138 min · Director: Robert Zemeckis

Flight (2012) is a drama film, directed by Robert Zemeckis. It stars Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle. The 138-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Flight Is About

Robert Zemeckis's 2012 film follows Whip, a pilot who lands a failing aircraft with an unusual manoeuvre. The rescue succeeds, but a blood test creates a problem. The investigation exposes his addiction. The film sets heroism against responsibility; the narrative does not absolve Whip and shows how long denial can last. Denzel Washington was nominated. The aircraft sequence comes in the first half hour. The scenes of addiction are explicit. Who it's for: those who like character drama. Who it's not for: viewers who avoid scenes about addiction; the film shows them in detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flight about?

Robert Zemeckis's 2012 film follows Whip, a pilot who lands a failing aircraft with an unusual manoeuvre. The rescue succeeds, but a blood test creates a problem.

Where can I watch Flight?

Flight is available to watch on digital platforms such as Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Flight?

Flight runs for 138 minutes (2h 18m).

When did Flight come out?

Flight was released in 2012.

Who directed Flight?

Flight was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Who stars in Flight?

Flight stars Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman.

What is Flight's rating?

Flight holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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