

The Aviator
“Some men dream the future. He built it.”
A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Where to watch The Aviator in United States
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Where is The Aviator streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Netflix, Lionsgate Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Netflix, Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Sooner, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About The Aviator
The Aviator is a 2004 English-language drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast is led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale. It has a runtime of 2h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 5900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
The Aviator was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Miramax, and Initial Entertainment Group and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on December 17, 2004, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $110 million, it went on to gross $214 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers
- John Logan
- Release date
- December 17, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $110 million
- Box office
- $214 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Miramax, Initial Entertainment Group
The Aviator cast & crew
The Aviator was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by John Logan.
The cast features Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner, John C. Reilly as Noah Dietrich, Alec Baldwin as Juan Trippe, and Alan Alda as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by Michael Mann and Charles Evans Jr..
Is The Aviator worth watching?
The Aviator holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 5,866 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 50m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, The Aviator is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Aviator
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Cast of The Aviator

Leonardo DiCaprio
Howard Hughes

Cate Blanchett
Katharine Hepburn

Kate Beckinsale
Ava Gardner

John C. Reilly
Noah Dietrich

Alec Baldwin
Juan Trippe

Alan Alda
Senator Ralph Owen Brewster

Ian Holm
Professor Fitz

Danny Huston
Jack Frye

Gwen Stefani
Jean Harlow

Jude Law
Errol Flynn

Adam Scott
Johnny Meyer

Matt Ross
Glenn Odekirk
The Aviator — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Aviator in United States?
The Aviator is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Aviator on fuboTV?
Yes — The Aviator is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Aviator in?
The Aviator is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Aviator?
The Aviator runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
▸What is The Aviator rated?
The Aviator is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 5,866 ratings.











