What is the Metascore for The Aviator?

The Aviator has a Metascore of 77 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Aviator?

The Aviator is available on Apple TV+, fuboTV, Paramount+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Aviator streaming in?

The Aviator streams on Netflix, Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in Pakistan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in South Africa; Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix, TV+ in Turkey; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; Netflix in the United Kingdom; Apple TV+, fuboTV, Paramount+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Drama

The Aviator

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 2004 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Aviator (2004) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

79% Audience snapshot · excluded

77 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 50m
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio , Cate Blanchett , Kate Beckinsale , John C. Reilly , Alec Baldwin , Alan Alda , Ian Holm , Danny Huston , Gwen Stefani , Jude Law
Streaming: Apple TV+, fuboTV, Paramount+
Country: Germany
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Aviator (2004)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Aviator by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix, Lionsgate Play
Indonesia	Netflix
Japan	U-NEXT
Malaysia	Netflix, Lionsgate Play
Nigeria	Netflix
Pakistan	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Africa	Netflix
South Korea	Netflix, Wavve
Thailand	Netflix
Turkey	Netflix, TV+
United Arab Emirates	Netflix
United Kingdom	Netflix
United States	Apple TV+, fuboTV, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is The Aviator worth watching?

Yes — The Aviator earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

DiCaprio’s Howard Hughes — aviation glory, Hollywood glamour, and OCD collapse in Scorsese’s lavish biopic.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%).

What is The Aviator 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.

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