Aviator (2016)

Action Drama Thriller
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Upon arriving in Cartagena, Colombia, American pilot Benjamin Grey's passport and money are stolen leaving him stranded. Shortly after he receives a call from his son's doctor, who informs him that he is his Leukemia-stricken son's only chance for survival, and the clock is ticking

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Hell's Angels
Hell's Angels (1930)1
 Scarface
Scarface (1932)2
 The King of Kings
The King of Kings (1927)3
 London After Midnight
London After Midnight (1927)4
 King Kong
King Kong (1933)5

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  1. Hell's Angels (1930)
    "Directed by Howard Hughes himself, this World War I epic is central to *The Aviator*, which portrays Hughes's ambitious and costly production of the film." Movie Connections IMDb
  2. Scarface (1932)
    "Another Hughes production, this film is referenced in *The Aviator* through posters and discussions, highlighting Hughes's challenges with film censorship." Movie Connections IMDb
  3. The King of Kings (1927)
    "Cecil B. DeMille's biblical epic is mentioned in *The Aviator* during a scene where Hughes discusses the film industry, reflecting the competitive nature of Hollywood at the time." Movie Connections IMDb
  4. London After Midnight (1927)
    "This lost silent film is referenced in *The Aviator*, emphasizing the era's cinematic landscape and Hughes's involvement in the industry." Movie Connections IMDb
  5. King Kong (1933)
    "The film's influence is subtly acknowledged in *The Aviator* during a scene where Hughes, in a vulnerable state, watches a dogfight sequence reminiscent of *King Kong*'s climactic battle." Movie Connections IMDb