Flight (2012)
A pilot's miraculous crash-landing forces him to confront his addictions as a gritty investigation unfolds.
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.
How intense is Flight?
Flight is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Flight feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Flight
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Is Flight for you?
Is Flight scary?
Only a little. Flight has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Flight gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Flight sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Flight OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Flight?
Flight runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream Flight?
Flight is streaming on Paramount+, Starz and Kanopy.
Does Flight have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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