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The Aviator

1985·Movie
1h 36min·PG

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The Aviator fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

A 1920s mail pilot and a rich man's daughter crash-land on a mountain full of hungry wolves.
Wilderness Survival1920s AviationRomantic AdventurePerilous JourneyClass DifferencesNature vs ManClassic EscapismPeriod Drama

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Aviator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Aviator legally?

The Aviator is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Aviator worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Aviator rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Aviator?

1 h 36 min

The Aviator runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Aviator?

Critics20
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate The Aviator higher (50) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Aviator in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Aviator?

67ARATAUBEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCR+53

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Aviator in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Aviator use?

Badass BystanderKinda Busy HereShame If Something HappenedFrom Bad to WorseThe ConsigliereFutureshadowingForegone ConclusionChiaroscuroTickertape ParadeCamera FiendAuthor AppealFreeze-Frame Bonusand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for The Aviator, including Badass Bystander, Kinda Busy Here, Shame If Something Happened.