Sully (2016)

On a cold January morning in 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger faced the unthinkable. When both engines of US Airways Flight 1549 failed over New York City, he made a split-second decision that would shock the world—landing the disabled plane on the icy Hudson River. All 155 souls aboard survived. Overnight, Sully became a hero, a living legend celebrated for his courage and calm. But behind the headlines lay a storm that few could see.

As media praise turns to government scrutiny, Sully finds himself caught in a relentless investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. What should have been the proudest moment of his life becomes a trial of his judgment, skill, and integrity. Simulations suggest he could have made it back to the airport—but Sully knows the difference between theory and real life. The weight of every life he saved—and could have lost—haunts him.

Haunted by flashbacks of the flight and the terrifying seconds before impact, Sully struggles to maintain his composure. The public sees a hero; he sees doubt. His co-pilot Jeff Skiles stands by him, but the pressure mounts as investigators question whether Sully’s "Miracle on the Hudson" was truly heroic—or reckless.

Through it all, his wife Lorraine becomes his emotional anchor, reminding him that courage isn’t about being fearless, but about making the right choice when every second counts. As Sully fights to defend his actions, the truth begins to surface: no machine or simulation can measure instinct, experience, or the human spirit.

Sully (2016) is an inspiring and deeply human drama about grace under pressure. Directed by Clint Eastwood and powered by Tom Hanks’ commanding performance, it’s not just the story of a plane landing—it’s the story of a man who refused to let doubt define his destiny, proving that real heroes are made in moments that test the soul. ✈️