The Aviator

Some men dream the future. He built it.

20042h 50m7.2(6,016 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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.

The Aviator (2004) is a drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and Kate Beckinsale. The film runs for 2 hours 50 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 6,016 votes.

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Director

Martin Scorsese

Cast

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

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Where can I watch The Aviator?

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Who stars in The Aviator?

The Aviator stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, and John C. Reilly, and was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is The Aviator?

The Aviator has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes.

When did The Aviator come out?

The Aviator was released in 2004.

What genre is The Aviator?

The Aviator is a drama film.

Is The Aviator worth watching?

The Aviator holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.