Sully_
"The untold story behind the miracle on the Hudson."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
13 countries
Rakuten TV
9 countries
Max
4 countries
Netflix
3 countries
Sky Go
1 country
Now TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Sully earned $240.8M worldwide on a $60.0M budget — a 301% return on investment.
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Year context
Sully was released 10 years ago in 2016.
CAST (20)
Tom Hanks
Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
Aaron Eckhart
Jeff Skiles
Anna Gunn
Elizabeth Davis
Holt McCallany
Mike Cleary
Mike O'Malley
Charles Porter
Jamey Sheridan
Ben Edwards
Valerie Mahaffey
Diane Higgins
Delphi Harrington
Lucille Palmer
Ahmed Lucan
Egyptian Driver
Laura Linney
Lorrie Sullenberger
LL
Laura Lundy Wheale
Reporter #1
Onira Tarés
Reporter #2
Gary Weeks
Reporter #3
Katie Couric
Katie Couric
Jeff Kober
LT Cook
BJ
Blake Jones
Sully (16 Years Old)
Molly Bernard
Alison
Chris Bauer
Larry Rooney
Jane Gabbert
Sheila Dail
Ann Cusack
Donna Dent
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$60.0M
Budget
$240.8M
Revenue
+301%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (2)
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (7,588 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$60,000,000
Box Office
$240,800,000
Profit
+$180,800,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sully 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.
How long is Sully?
Sully has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who directed Sully?
Sully was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Sully?
The cast of Sully includes Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany, Mike O'Malley.
How much did Sully make at the box office?
Sully earned $240,800,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $60,000,000.
What is the rating of Sully?
Sully has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 7,588 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History
KEYWORDS (15)
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