The Aviator
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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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Official Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
The H-4 Hercules Flight
'The Press Agent’
'Smoke & Mirrors’
'26 Cameras’
'Fair Game’
'Too Much Howard Hughes’
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Frequently asked questions about The Aviator
Where can I watch The Aviator in the United States?
The Aviator is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Aviator on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes. The Aviator is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Can I watch The Aviator for free?
The Aviator streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Aviator?
The Aviator scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Aviator?
The Aviator stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, and Alec Baldwin. Martin Scorsese is the director.
How long is The Aviator?
The Aviator runs 2h 50m (170 minutes).
When did The Aviator come out?
The Aviator was released on December 17, 2004.
Which studio made The Aviator?
The Aviator was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Miramax, and Initial Entertainment Group in Germany and the United States.
What was the budget for The Aviator?
The Aviator was made on a budget of $110,000,000.
How much did The Aviator make at the box office?
The Aviator grossed $213,719,942 worldwide, against a budget of $110,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.