Sully (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Sully is a drama and history film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 96 minutes. “The Untold Story Behind the Miracle on the Hudson.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sully stars Tom Hanks as Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, Aaron Eckhart as Jeff Skiles, Laura Linney as Lorraine Sullenberger and Anna Gunn as Elizabeth Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sully has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $240.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sully page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sully tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sully (2016)?
- In US, Sully is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sully worth watching?
- Sully holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sully?
- Sully stars Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn and Autumn Reeser.
- When was Sully released?
- Sully was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.