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Scorsese’s sweeping portrait of Howard Hughes soars through the glamour of golden-age Hollywood and the dawn of aviation – filming among the real landmarks of Los Angeles, with Montreal recreating the era’s grand interiors.
Where was The Aviator filmed?
The Aviator was filmed in Los Angeles – Hollywood’s grand theatres and Long Beach – with major work in Montreal, Canada.
Every Aviator location, explained
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Hollywood premieres – the theatres
The glittering premieres used the Chinese Theatre and Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
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The Spruce Goose – Long Beach
Hughes’s aviation and seaplane scenes used Long Beach, California.
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Montreal – the interiors
Many period interiors and the Hepburn estate were recreated in Montreal, Canada.
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Ava Gardner’s home – Los Feliz
Ava Gardner’s house used the striking Sowden House in Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre and Pantages – the film’s premiere venues – are real, accessible Los Angeles landmarks.
The Aviator Fun Facts
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Golden-age LA The film used Hollywood’s grand old theatres for its glittering premieres.
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Montreal doubled the era Many period interiors were recreated in Montreal, Canada.
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Blanchett won an Oscar Cate Blanchett won an Academy Award playing Katharine Hepburn.
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A Hughes epic The film charts aviator and mogul Howard Hughes’s rise and unravelling.
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A Scorsese-DiCaprio film It’s one of several collaborations between the director and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Aviator filmed?
In Los Angeles – Hollywood’s theatres and Long Beach – with major work in Montreal, Canada.
What theatres appear in the film?
Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre and the Pantages Theatre.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Chinese Theatre and Pantages are accessible LA landmarks.
