# Sully (2016)

> A veteran pilot becomes a national hero after landing a disabled airliner on the Hudson, only to face an investigation that questions his split-second judgment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/236959

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany, Mike O'Malley, Jamey Sheridan, Valerie Mahaffey, Delphi Harrington
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3263904/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, sincere, restrained, historical drama night, aviation film marathon

## Synopsis

A heroic pilot faces scrutiny after performing a miraculous water landing, challenging the very essence of his career.

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