Amelia (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Amelia is a drama and adventure film directed by Mira Nair, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world.
Who’s in it. Amelia stars Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, Richard Gere as George Putnam, Aaron Abrams as Slim Gordon and Ewan McGregor as Gene Vidal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Amelia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amelia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amelia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amelia (2009)?
- In US, Amelia is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amelia worth watching?
- Amelia holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amelia?
- Amelia stars Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Aaron Abrams, Ewan McGregor and Christopher Eccleston.
- When was Amelia released?
- Amelia was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.