Flight

Experienced pilot Whip Whitaker manages to bring a crippled passenger plane safely back to the ground with an extraordinary maneuver, preventing what could have been a devastating disaster. Thanks to his quick thinking and flying skills, the lives of many passengers and crew members are saved. When Whip wakes up in the hospital, he is hailed as a hero. However, the investigation into the crash soon uncovers a troubling detail that threatens to change everything. The authorities discover that the captain had consumed alcohol before taking control of the aircraft. While Whip is praised for the lives he managed to save, he soon finds himself at the center of a serious investigation and a difficult legal battle. As questions surrounding his actions and responsibility begin to surface, the celebrated pilot is forced to confront the consequences of the crash and take a hard look at his own life. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by John Gatins, the film stars Denzel Washington as Captain Whip Whitaker.