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Where to watch Flight (2012) tonight

Flight (2012) runs 2 h 18 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 6,689 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
2 h 18 min — ends 10:18 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
February 22, 2012
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 6,689 votes
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Starring
Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Flight?
Flight is 2 h 18 min long (138 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:18 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Flight rated?
Flight is rated R in the US.
Is Flight a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Flight?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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