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Where to watch The Aviator (2004) tonight

The Aviator (2004) runs 2 h 50 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.2 from 6,093 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 50 min — ends 10:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
December 17, 2004
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 6,093 votes
Director
Martin Scorsese
Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 50 min, plan the evening: start by 8:10 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Aviator?
The Aviator is 2 h 50 min long (170 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Aviator rated?
The Aviator is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Aviator a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 50 min, plan the evening: start by 8:10 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Aviator?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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