---
title: "Sully"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sully-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 363676
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Sully (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sully-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sully is a 2016 film that depicts the events surrounding the emergency landing of a commercial airplane. On 15 January 2009, Captain Sully Sullenberger performed a maneuver known as the Miracle on the Hudson by gliding his disabled aircraft onto the surface of the Hudson River. This action resulted in the survival of all 155 people on board. While the public and media initially celebrated Sullenberger for his extraordinary display of aviation skill, the film explores the subsequent aftermath of the event. As the captain received widespread acclaim for saving the lives of everyone on the flight, he simultaneously faced a rigorous investigation. This official inquiry scrutinized his decision-making process and threatened to dismantle both his professional reputation and his long-standing career. The narrative balances the heroic perception of the pilot against the intense pressure of the investigative proceedings, highlighting the conflict between public perception and the scrutiny of aviation authorities. The film documents the tension Sullenberger experienced during this period of intense professional and personal examination.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Captain Sully Sullenberger faces a threatening investigation after safely landing a disabled plane."

### Why Watch
- explores the untold story behind a famous event
- features a dramatic aviation emergency and investigation

### Caveats & Content Note
- focuses heavily on the investigation alongside the famous flight
- Tone & Suitability: Contains drama and historical themes suitable for a PG-13 audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, tense, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clint Eastwood
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions, RatPac Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Hanks** as *Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger*
- **Aaron Eckhart** as *Jeff Skiles*
- **Anna Gunn** as *Elizabeth Davis*
- **Holt McCallany** as *Mike Cleary*
- **Mike O'Malley** as *Charles Porter*
- **Jamey Sheridan** as *Ben Edwards*
- **Valerie Mahaffey** as *Diane Higgins*
- **Delphi Harrington** as *Lucille Palmer*
- **Ahmed Lucan** as *Egyptian Driver*
- **Laura Linney** as *Lorrie Sullenberger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did the events in the film take place?
The events take place starting on 15 January 2009.

### Q: What is the main event depicted in the film?
The film depicts the Miracle on the Hudson where a disabled plane was glided onto the Hudson River.

### Q: How many people were aboard the plane?
There were 155 souls aboard the plane.

### Q: What followed the public praise for the landing?
An investigation unfolded that threatened Sully's reputation and career.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the drama and history genres.

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