Rent The Aviator (2004)

3.3 of 5 from 575 ratings
2h 43min
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Synopsis:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale soar in this true story of the legendary rebel billionaire. Howard Hughes (DiCaprio) grew famous for his Hollywood movies, aviation records and glamorous women. He held a bold vision of the future and lived his dreams believing nothing could stop him.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Sandy Climan, Charles Evans Jr., Graham King, Michael Mann
Voiced By:
Martin Scorsese, James McNamara
Writers:
John Logan
Others:
Dante Ferretti, Sandy Powell, Francesca Lo Schiavo, Thelma Schoonmaker, Robert Richardson, Matthew Gratzner, Philip Stockton, Tom Fleischman, Rob Legato, Morag Ross, Pete Travers, Bruce Steinheimer, Kathryn Blondell, Siân Grigg, Eugene Geart, Petur Hliddal, Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo, Howard Shore
Studio:
Miramax
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
2005, 10 Films to Watch if You Like: The Bishop's Wife, 2006, A History of Sports Films (Summer Edition), BAFTA Nominations Competition 2023, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Cinema and the First World War, Films From: 2004, Getting to Know: Cate Blanchett, Getting to Know: Renée Zellweger, Memory Lane: Films Set in 1920s, Oscar Nominations Competition 2023, Oscar Nominations Competition 2024, Oscar's Two-Time Club, Remembering Maggie Smith, The Instant Expert's Guide to Howard Hawks, The Instant Expert's Guide to Martin Scorsese, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top 10 Films About Planes and Pilots, Top 10 Films of 1948
Awards:

2005 BAFTA Best Film

2005 BAFTA Make-Up And Hair

2005 BAFTA Best Supporting Actress

2005 BAFTA Best Production Design

2005 Oscar Best Supporting Actress

2005 Oscar Best Cinematography

2005 Oscar Best Costume Design

2005 Oscar Best Editing

2005 Oscar Best Art Direction

BBFC:
Release Date:
30/05/2011
Run Time:
163 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing, German
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Feature Commentary with Martin Scorsese (Director), Thelma Schoonmaker (Editor) and Michael Mann (Producer)
BBFC:
Release Date:
19/09/2011
Run Time:
170 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Feature Commentary with Martin Scorsese
  • Deleted Scenes
  • A Life Without Limits: The Making Of The Aviator

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Reviews (6) of The Aviator

Yaaawn - The Aviator review by Swambi

Spoiler Alert
22/08/2006

This film attempts to give a biography of Howard Hughes. Although a strange story, I didn't find it inspiring. It lasts about 2 and 1/2 hours (but seems longer)!

Despite being constructed as an epic, the filming and acting fail to engage. The focus is mainly on Howard's involvement with airoplanes - filming, flying, owning, building and crashing. Whether you enjoy the film is likely to depend largely on whether this interests you.

It also outlines his increasing paranoia, relating to obsessive cleanliness and isolation from others. In between there are a few sessions examining his relationships with others, which demonstrate how his wealth and obsessions wrecked any ability to relate meaningfully.

4 out of 6 members found this review helpful.

Well Made, But Slow - The Aviator review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
18/05/2008

DiCaprio acts well, and the cinematography is generally good. The film, however, is just too slow to be truly enjoyable.

2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

Not bad - The Aviator review by A

Spoiler Alert
02/02/2006

I've heard a lot of criticism, but this was actually a pretty good movie.

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

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