The Aeronauts

The Aeronauts

Soar beyond your limits.

Directed by Tom Harper

Produced by Amazon Studios, Mandeville Films

2019100 min6.8 / 10

A visually stunning period adventure about two misfits ascending toward the heavens, blending scientific ambition with personal redemption and romantic connection.

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.

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  • Does The Aeronauts end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Aeronauts violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Aeronauts easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The Aeronauts sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Aeronauts scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

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Surprise22

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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