Sully
“The untold story behind the miracle on the Hudson.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sully - Official IMAX Trailer [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-19
Top Cast
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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
Laura Lundy Wheale
Reporter #1
Onira Tarés
Reporter #2
Gary Weeks
Reporter #3
Katie Couric
Katie Couric
Jeff Kober
LT Cook
Blake Jones
Sully (16 Years Old)
Molly Bernard
Alison
Chris Bauer
Larry Rooney
Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 18, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$240.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.01x
+$180.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Chesley Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow, Todd Komarnicki
- Original Score
- Christian Jacob
- Original Title
- Sully
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $240.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions, RatPac Entertainment, Flashlight Films, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Village Roadshow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Chesley Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow, Todd Komarnicki
Christian Jacob
Tom Stern
Blu Murray
Bruce Berman, Clint Eastwood, Frank Marshall, Tim Moore, Kipp Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Blu Murray
Editor
Clint Eastwood
Director
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Tim Moore
Producer
Allyn Stewart
Producer
James J. Murakami
Production Design
Deborah Hopper
Costume Design
Tom Stern
Director of Photography
Christian Jacob
Original Music Composer
Michael Owens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aaron Weintraub
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doug Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Todd Komarnicki
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sully
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Sully?
Sully was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Sully?
The principal cast of Sully includes Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany, Mike O'Malley.
When was Sully released and how long is it?
Sully was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sully?
Sully had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $240.8M at the worldwide box office (4.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sully?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sully was composed by Christian Jacob.
Is Sully based on a book or true story?
Sully is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Chesley Sullenberger", Book: "Jeffrey Zaslow".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sully?
Sully holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).