The Aviator 2004

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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.

Leonardo DiCaprio

as Howard Hughes

Cate Blanchett

as Katharine Hepburn

Kate Beckinsale

as Ava Gardner

John C. Reilly

as Noah Dietrich

Alec Baldwin

as Juan Trippe

Alan Alda

as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster

Ian Holm

as Professor Fitz

Danny Huston

as Jack Frye

Gwen Stefani

as Jean Harlow

Jude Law

as Errol Flynn

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writer:

John Logan

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2004 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

170 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Aviator

Directors & Credit Writers

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Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

as Howard Hughes

Cate Blanchett

as Katharine Hepburn

Kate Beckinsale

as Ava Gardner

John C. Reilly

as Noah Dietrich

Alec Baldwin

as Juan Trippe

Alan Alda

as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster

Ian Holm

as Professor Fitz

Danny Huston

as Jack Frye

Gwen Stefani

as Jean Harlow

Jude Law

as Errol Flynn

Adam Scott

as Johnny Meyer

Matt Ross

as Glenn Odekirk

Kelli Garner

as Faith Domergue

Frances Conroy

as Mrs. Hepburn

Brent Spiner

as Robert Gross

Stanley DeSantis

as Louis B. Mayer

Edward Herrmann

as Joseph Breen

Willem Dafoe

as Roland Sweet

Kenneth Welsh

as Dr. Hepburn

J.C. MacKenzie

as Ludlow

Jacob Davich

as Howard Hughes (9 yrs old)

Amy Sloan

as Howard Hughes' Mother

Sam Hennings

as HELL'S ANGELS Stunt Coordinator

Joe Chrest

as HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography

Rufus Wainwright

as Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #1

Harry Standjofski

as Crony of Louis B. Mayer

Vince Giordano

as Cocoanut Grove Band Member

Josie Maran

as Cigarette Girl

Justin Shilton

as HELL'S ANGELS Pilot

Arthur Holden

as Radio Announcer

Raymond Ducasse

as Roscoe Turner

Joseph P. Reidy

as Aide to Howard

Stéphane Demers

as Maitre d'

Yves Jacques

as Waiter

Loudon Wainwright III

as Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #2

Jason Cavalier

as Cocoanut Grove Patron

Chris Ufland

as Engineer

Al Dubois

as Pan Am Executive #1

Alan Toy

as Man on Crutches

Francesca Scorsese

as Little Girl

Charlotte Scott

as Little Girl

James Bradford

as Uncle Willy

Joe Cobden

as Another Guest #1

Linda E. Smith

as Another Guest #2

Alan Fawcett

as Chairman MPA

Jordan St. James

as Hughes' Aide at Censor Hearing

David Purdham

as Emcee

Kevin O'Rourke

as Spencer Tracy

Lisa Bronwyn Moore

as Noah's Wife

Emma Campbell

as Jack Frye's Wife, Helen

Martha Wainwright

as Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #3

Vincent Laresca

as Jorge

Matt Holland

as Hughes' Staff Person

Dennis St John

as Custodian

Keith Campbell

as Marine

Al Vandecruys

as Doctor

James Rae

as FBI Agent

Kathleen McAuliffe

as Brewster's Maid

Nellie Sciutto

as Secretary

Terry Haig

as Another Senator

James McNamara

as James McNamara (voice)

John Koensgen

as Pan Am Executive #2

Mark Akeson

as Caretaker

Jason Pollard

as Caretaker

Heather Petrone

as Vivien Leigh (uncredited)

Danielle Franke

as Esquire Starlet (uncredited)

Meghan Elizabeth

as Starlet (uncredited)

Elizabeth DeCicco

as Starlet (uncredited)

Elisa Dyann

as Coat Check Girl (uncredited)

Isabelle Champeau

as Editor (uncredited)

Al Coronel

as Bi-Plane Mechanic (uncredited)

Gerardo Lo Dico

as Military Officer (uncredited)

Anne V. Coates

as Howard Hughes' Film Editor (uncredited)

Brian T. Lynch

as Ground Crewman

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