Flight (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, Flight is a drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Flight stars Denzel Washington as Whip Whitaker, Don Cheadle as Hugh Lang, Bruce Greenwood as Charlie Anderson and Kelly Reilly as Nicole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $161.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo 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 Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flight (2012)?
- In US, Flight is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Flight worth watching?
- Flight holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flight?
- Flight stars Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Bruce Greenwood, Kelly Reilly and John Goodman.
- When was Flight released?
- Flight was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.