The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, The Amazing Howard Hughes is a drama and tv movie film directed by William A. Graham, running about 215 minutes.
What it’s about. The Amazing Howard Hughes is a 1977 television movie about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes, based on the book by Hughes' business partner Noah Dietrich. The film starred Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Flanders, and Tovah Feldshuh.
Who’s in it. The Amazing Howard Hughes stars Tommy Lee Jones as Howard Hughes, Ed Flanders as Noah Dietrich, James Hampton as Wilbur Peterson and Tovah Feldshuh as Katharine Hepburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Amazing Howard Hughes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amazing Howard Hughes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Howard Hughes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977)?
- In US, The Amazing Howard Hughes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Amazing Howard Hughes worth watching?
- The Amazing Howard Hughes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amazing Howard Hughes?
- The Amazing Howard Hughes stars Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Flanders, James Hampton, Tovah Feldshuh and Lee Purcell.
- When was The Amazing Howard Hughes released?
- The Amazing Howard Hughes was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 215 minutes.