---
title: "Flight"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/flight-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 87502
imdb_id: "tt1907668"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 138
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 6502
content_rating: "R"
---

# Flight (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/flight-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Flight is a story about a commercial airline pilot. 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. The film explores the consequences of Whip's actions and the investigation that follows the crash. Whip's struggle with addiction is a central theme in the story. The crash and its aftermath have a significant impact on Whip's life and the lives of those around him. The story raises questions about responsibility and the consequences of one's actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pilot pulls off a miraculous crash landing, but an investigation exposes his secret addiction."

### Why Watch
- Features a gripping narrative about a high stakes plane crash
- Explores the complex personal struggles of a commercial airline pilot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with heavy themes regarding substance addiction
- The aftermath of the crash leads to intense personal and professional turmoil
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes regarding drug and alcohol addiction as well as a severe plane crash scenario.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, tense, gritty, serious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Zemeckis
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, ImageMovers, Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Denzel Washington** as *Whip Whitaker*
- **Don Cheadle** as *Hugh Lang*
- **Kelly Reilly** as *Nicole*
- **John Goodman** as *Harling Mays*
- **Bruce Greenwood** as *Charlie Anderson*
- **Brian Geraghty** as *Ken Evans*
- **Tamara Tunie** as *Margaret Thomason*
- **Nadine Velazquez** as *Katerina Marquez*
- **Peter Gerety** as *Avington Carr*
- **Garcelle Beauvais** as *Deana*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Flight released?
The film premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 14, 2012, and was theatrically released in the US on November 2, 2012.

### Q: Who is the main character of Flight?
The main character is commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker.

### Q: What happens to Whip Whitaker's plane?
A disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground, leading to a miraculous crash-landing.

### Q: How many lives were lost in the crash?
The crash-landing resulted in only six lives lost.

### Q: What complication arises after the crash?
The crash investigation exposes Whip's problem with drugs and alcohol, putting him in a worse situation.

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