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Drama

The Aviator

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 2004 ·

Short answer

Is The Aviator worth watching?

Yes. The Aviator (2004) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%). See the 4 inputs.

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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Released
Runtime
2h 50m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · G (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Cate Blanchett , Kate Beckinsale , John C. Reilly , Alec Baldwin , Alan Alda , Ian Holm , Danny Huston , Gwen Stefani , Jude Law
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+
Country
Germany
Language
English

Also known as द एव्हाएटर El Aviador Aviator O Aviador アビエイター 에비에이터 飞行家 神鬼玩家

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+

Rent: Fandango at Home

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 TV+
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States 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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    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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    The Aviator: frequently asked questions

    Is The Aviator worth watching?

    Yes. The Aviator (2004) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Aviator?

    In the United States, The Aviator streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Aviator?

    The Aviator runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).

    What is The Aviator rated?

    The Aviator is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, G in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Aviator?

    The Aviator is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin.

    What is the Metascore for The Aviator?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Aviator is 77 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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