Movies like Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies

The Aviator portrays the larger-than-life story of Howard Hughes, an aviation pioneer and filmmaker. Like Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies, it dives into the early days of flight and captures the era's innovation and danger. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance as Hughes adds a star-studded glimpse into the obsession with flying.

Exploring the early days of the U.S. space program and the lives of the first American astronauts, The Right Stuff parallels the pioneering aviation themes in Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies. The film delves into the courage and daring of pilots-turned-astronauts, thrilling viewers with a blend of history and heroic storytelling.

Set during World War I, Flyboys is about a group of young Americans who volunteer for the French military before the U.S. enters the war, becoming the country's first fighter pilots. With its focus on early aviation, similar to Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies, the movie offers an exciting mix of historical drama and dogfighting action.

This biographical film follows the life of famed aviator Amelia Earhart and her groundbreaking solo flights. Like Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies, Amelia celebrates the adventurous spirit of early aviation and the personal stories behind the pilots who made history.

This high-flying drama is set in the world of 1920s barnstorming pilots, much like Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies. The Great Waldo Pepper captures the era's daredevil spirit and personal dramas, and features Robert Redford as a pilot looking back on the glory days of aerial stunt flying. Fans of classic aviation films will appreciate the period details and dogfight sequences.