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The Aviator

2004·Movie·PG-13·170 min·7.2(5,866)

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.

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SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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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
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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

Leonardo DiCaprio

Howard Hughes

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Katharine Hepburn

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Ava Gardner

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Noah Dietrich

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Juan Trippe

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Senator Ralph Owen Brewster

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Professor Fitz

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Jack Frye

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani

Jean Harlow

Jude Law

Jude Law

Errol Flynn

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Johnny Meyer

Matt Ross

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.

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