The Aviator(2004)
“Some men dream the future. He built it.”
Overview
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.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$110M
Revenue
$214M
Cast
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
Alan Alda
as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster
Ian Holm
as Professor Fitz
Danny Huston
as Jack Frye
Gwen Stefani
as Jean Harlow
Jude Law
as Errol Flynn
Adam Scott
as Johnny Meyer
Matt Ross
as Glenn Odekirk
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 50m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$110M
Box Office
$214M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Miramax • Initial Entertainment Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Aviator?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Aviator (2004).
What is The Aviator about?▼
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.
Who directed The Aviator?▼
The Aviator was directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 2004. It is a drama film.
How long is The Aviator?▼
The Aviator has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes total).
Who stars in The Aviator?▼
The cast of The Aviator includes 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 more.
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