The Aviator (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, The Aviator is a drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 170 minutes. “The way of the future” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Aviator stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner and John C. Reilly as Noah Dietrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Aviator has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $213.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aviator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aviator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aviator (2004)?
- In US, The Aviator is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Aviator worth watching?
- The Aviator holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Aviator?
- The Aviator stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly and Alec Baldwin.
- When was The Aviator released?
- The Aviator was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.