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The Aviator

7.220042h 50mGMovieDrama

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.

DirectorMartin Scorsese
WriterJohn Logan
ProducersMichael Mann·Sanford R. Climan

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Cast · Directed by Martin Scorsese

LDLeonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Howard Hughes
CBCate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Katharine Hepburn
KBKate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale
Ava Gardner
JRJohn C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
Noah Dietrich
ABAlec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Juan Trippe
AAAlan Alda
Alan Alda
Senator Ralph Owen Brewster
IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
Professor Fitz
DHDanny Huston
Danny Huston
Jack Frye
GSGwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Jean Harlow
JLJude Law
Jude Law
Errol Flynn
ASAdam Scott
Adam Scott
Johnny Meyer
MRMatt Ross
Matt Ross
Glenn Odekirk

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The Aviator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Aviator?

The Aviator is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Aviator on Netflix?

No, The Aviator is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is The Aviator on Amazon Prime Video?

The Aviator isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Aviator for free?

The Aviator is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Aviator based on a true story?

Yes — The Aviator is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).