Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- thrilling
- awe-inspiring
- suspenseful
- big screen viewing
- adventure night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's aerial spectacle and the chemistry between its leads thrilling and visually impressive, while noting a familiar script and limited character depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
James Glaisher's meteorological research directly motivates the balloon ascent, while changing weather conditions turn experimentation into a survival ordeal.
The balloon journey is presented through expansive widescreen views of clouds, storms, and the earth far below the pilots.
The 1862 ascent combines nineteenth-century balloon technology with the period's enthusiasm for meteorological discovery and human progress.
Reserved meteorologist James Glaisher and daring balloon pilot Amelia Wren must cooperate despite their different temperaments and approaches to risk.
Films like The Aeronauts, and why
Gravity
shared survival adventure, scientific discovery, vertiginous visual spectacle, and a determined central partnership
The Walk
shared historical adventure, romance-inflected character dynamics, and spectacular practical-looking aerial imagery
Everest
shared true-story scientific ambition, period setting, and emotionally accessible expedition drama
Amelia
shared aviation history, gender-defying protagonist, and perilous pursuit of exploration
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Harper
- Release Date
- 2019-11-04
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1229)
Cast
- Eddie Redmayne
- Felicity Jones
- Tom Courtenay
- Phoebe Fox
- Himesh Patel
- Rebecca Front
- Robert Glenister
- Vincent Perez
- Anne Reid
- Lewin Lloyd
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Aeronauts about?
- A pioneering meteorologist and an audacious balloon pilot risk everything to push Victorian science beyond the clouds.
- What is The Aeronauts like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Aeronauts as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Aeronauts violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Aeronauts.
- What did critics think of The Aeronauts?
- Critics broadly found the film's aerial spectacle and the chemistry between its leads thrilling and visually impressive, while noting a familiar script and limited character depth.
- Which films are like The Aeronauts?
- Films with a similar feel include Gravity, The Walk, Everest, and Amelia.
- How long is The Aeronauts?
- The Aeronauts runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Aeronauts?
- In United States, The Aeronauts streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
