Movies like The Aviator

Reuniting director Martin Scorsese with Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street tells the story of the rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, whose extravagant lifestyle and controversial career bear similarities to Howard Hughes' complex life depicted in The Aviator.

Directed by David Fincher, this film chronicles the contentious founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg. Like Howard Hughes in The Aviator, Zuckerberg is a young visionary who becomes embroiled in legal and personal turmoil as he builds his empire.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and led by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film also dives into the life of a mysterious and incredibly skilled figure, Frank Abagnale Jr., whose expertise in deception and forgery parallels Howard Hughes' devious business tactics. Catch Me If You Can offers a blend of biography, drama, and crime that fans of The Aviator will appreciate.

Paul Thomas Anderson's epic about an oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, and his ruthless pursuit of wealth and power in early 20th-century California offers a character study that mirrors The Aviator's portrayal of Howard Hughes as an ambitious and conflicately driven individual.

Covering the early days of the U.S. space program, this film showcases the lives of the first Americans to attempt space travel. The Aviator fans will enjoy the similar themes of aeronautics, the inner workings of an ambitious industry, and the profound effects of innovation on society.

Focusing on the career of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, played by Ashton Kutcher, this film explores the triumphs and tribulations of a tech pioneer. Much like The Aviator, Jobs delves into the complexities of a genius entrepreneur's life and his impact on the world.

A story about a maverick car designer and entrepreneur, Preston Tucker, who challenges the automotive industry with his revolutionary ideas. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this movie parallels The Aviator in its portrayal of a visionary's struggle against established industry norms.