The Aeronauts
2019, English. Directed by Tom Harper.
Soar beyond your limits.
In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,238 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Aeronauts
The Aeronauts is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom HarperDirector
- Eddie RedmayneJames Glaisher
- Felicity JonesAmelia Wren
- Tom CourtenayArthur Glaisher
- Phoebe FoxAntonia
- Himesh PatelJohn Trew
- Rebecca FrontAunt Frances
- Robert GlenisterNed Chambers
- Vincent PerezPierre Rennes
- Anne ReidEthel Glaisher
- Lewin LloydCharlie
- Tim McInnernyAiry
- Thomas ArnoldCharles Green
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Thorne, Tom Harper
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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What The Aeronauts is based on
The Aeronauts is based on a true story.
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The Aeronauts: quick answers
Is The Aeronauts worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,238 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Aeronauts?
The Aeronauts runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Aeronauts have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Aeronauts. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Aeronauts parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Aeronauts is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Aeronauts on?
The Aeronauts is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Aeronauts?
If you liked The Aeronauts, try The Current War, Mountains of the Moon, Eiffel.
Who directed The Aeronauts?
The Aeronauts (2019) was directed by Tom Harper and stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Courtenay.
What is The Aeronauts based on?
The Aeronauts is based on a true story.