The Aviator

Leonardo DiCaprio gives an acclaimed performance in director Martin Scorsese's biopic of legendary businessman, movie mogul and flyer Howard Hughes. The film traces Hughes's early years in Hollywood, his affairs with actresses Katharine Hepburn (Best Supporting Actress Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett) and Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale), his contributions to the airline industry, and his struggles with crippling phobias. With Alan Alda, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Ian Holm. 170 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Scorsese; deleted scene; "making of" documentary; featurettes; interviews; photo gallery. Two-disc set.