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The Aviator

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Aviator
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2004-12-17
  • Runtime: 170 minutes
  • Rating: 7.218/10 (5621 votes)
  • Budget: $110,000,000
  • Revenue: $213,719,942
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Miramax, Initial Entertainment Group, Forward Pass, Appian Way, IMF
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.3918
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

as Howard Hughes

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

as Katharine Hepburn

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

as Ava Gardner

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

as Noah Dietrich

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

as Juan Trippe

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

as Professor Fitz

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

as Jack Frye

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani

as Jean Harlow

Jude Law

Jude Law

as Errol Flynn

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Trailers & Clips

The H-4 Hercules Flight

The Aviator Wins Art Direction: 2005 Oscars

'The Press Agent’

'Smoke & Mirrors’

'26 Cameras’

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Aviator?â–Ľ

The Aviator is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2004-12-17.

Who are the main actors in The Aviator?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, .

Where can I watch The Aviator online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Aviator is available.

Is The Aviator based on a true story?â–Ľ

Some men dream the future. He built it.

What is the IMDb rating of The Aviator?â–Ľ

The Aviator has an IMDb rating of 7.218/10 based on 5621 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Aviator?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $110,000,000 and earned $213,719,942 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Aviator?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, Miramax, Initial Entertainment Group, Forward Pass, Appian Way, IMF. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Aviator filmed?â–Ľ

The Aviator was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Aviator?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Aviator is 170 minutes.

Is The Aviator suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Aviator?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Aviator.

Does The Aviator have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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