The Aeronauts (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, The Aeronauts is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Tom Harper, running about 101 minutes. “Soar beyond your limits.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
Who’s in it. The Aeronauts stars Eddie Redmayne as James Glaisher, Felicity Jones as Amelia Wren, Tom Courtenay as Arthur Glaisher and Tim McInnerny as Airy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Aeronauts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aeronauts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aeronauts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aeronauts (2019)?
- In US, The Aeronauts is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Aeronauts worth watching?
- The Aeronauts holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aeronauts?
- The Aeronauts stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Courtenay, Tim McInnerny and Phoebe Fox.
- When was The Aeronauts released?
- The Aeronauts was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.