# The Aviator (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-aviator-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 79% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 170 min |

## Quick answer

The Aviator (2004) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. DiCaprio’s Howard Hughes — aviation glory, Hollywood glamour, and OCD collapse in Scorsese’s lavish biopic. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, Ian Holm, Danny Huston, Gwen Stefani, Jude Law

## Common questions

**Is The Aviator worth watching?**
The Aviator holds a 78% Celluloid Score. DiCaprio’s Howard Hughes — aviation glory, Hollywood glamour, and OCD collapse in Scorsese’s lavish biopic.

**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.

**Who directed The Aviator?**
The Aviator (2004) was directed by Martin Scorsese.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Aviator?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 79%, Metascore 77/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Aviator?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Aviator page for current options.

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