REALITY TV
TV
MOVIES
MUSIC
CELEBRITY
About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accuracy & Fairness Corrections & Clarifications Ethics Code Your Ad Choices
© MEAWW All rights reserved
MEAWW.COM / ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES

'On a Wing and a Prayer' Ending Explained: Will White family survive?

'On a Wing and a Prayer' is a perfect movie for the Easter holiday
UPDATED APR 7, 2023
Promo poster of 'On a Wing and a Prayer' (Prime Video)
Promo poster of 'On a Wing and a Prayer' (Prime Video)

Spoilers for Prime Video's 'On a Wing and a Prayer'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'On a Wing and a Prayer' has landed on Prime Video, and it's a perfect movie for the Easter holidays. The 102-minute drama is based on a true story that took place in 2009, when a father was forced to take control of the private plane he and his family were on after the pilot suffered a fatal heart attack. The film about faith and survival contains many elements that put the viewer on the track of God. The film, which is about family and love, is a treat for the vacation season.

'On a Wing and a Prayer,' directed by Sean McNamara and written by Brian Egeston, stars Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham and Jesse Metcalfe. The film follows Doug White and his family as they try to survive their dangerous flight after the sudden death of their pilot. While various people help him land safely, White faces his inner challenges during the landing. Will the Whilte family survive this flight?

READ MORE

Heather Graham stuns in bold strapless floral dress while promoting 'On a Wing and a Prayer'

'On a Wing and a Prayer' on Prime Video: Dennis Quaid was married thrice before meeting Laura Savoie

Did the White family survive the landing?

Doug White, with a heavy heart, takes a flight back to Louisiana with his family after his brother's funeral on Easter Sunday. White, his wife and two teenage daughters have made the trip with their pilot, Joe. The pilot begins to feel unwell and passes out in mid-air. The situation completely throws White for a loop. He tries to call the Miami Center for help. Lisa from the center takes charge to guide White, who has no flying experience. He is sent to Fort Myers with experienced pilot Brian, where they do their best to help the family on the flight. Dan, a Fort Myers employee, takes the help of Kari, an experienced pilot with family history, to help White and his family land safely and survive the storm headed their way. As White follows Kari's instructions about a joint connection from Fort Myers, her call is interrupted. With no contact and no knowledge of flying, White loses hope. Kari finds a way to contact the family using Joe's phone. He instructs White on how to land safely. With all the help on the desk and faith in God, the family makes it down safely and survives their nightmare vacation.

A still from 'On a Wing and a Prayer' (Amazon Studios)
Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham in 'On a Wing and a Prayer' (Amazon Studios)

Doug White's faith in God is restored

After the sudden death of his brother, Doug White is shaken, broken, and angry at God, so in a sense he loses his faith. When the journey home takes a turn and trouble arises, he breaks into pieces inside. As he tries to keep his family safe, he turns to God for help. When Kari finally contacts White, his faith is restored. He tells his family to pray while he takes responsibility for landing them safely. Once they land, he thanks God and apologizes for having doubts about him.

A still from 'On a Wing and a Prayer'
A still from 'On a Wing and a Prayer' (IMDb)

'On a Wing and a Prayer' is currently streaming on Prime Video.

POPULAR ON MEAWW
MORE ON MEAWW