The Aeronauts
“Soar beyond your limits.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Aeronauts - Official Trailer 2 | Prime VideoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-24
Top Cast
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Eddie Redmayne
James Glaisher
Felicity Jones
Amelia Wren
Tom Courtenay
Arthur Glaisher
Phoebe Fox
Antonia
Himesh Patel
John Trew
Rebecca Front
Aunt Frances
Robert Glenister
Ned Chambers
Vincent Perez
Pierre Rennes
Anne Reid
Ethel Glaisher
Lewin Lloyd
Charlie
Tim McInnerny
Airy
Thomas Arnold
Charles Green
Elsa Alili
Antonia's Daughter #1
Connie Price
Antonia's Daughter #2
Gunce Ates
Villager Mary (uncredited)
Abbey Butler
(uncredited)
Julian Ferro
Peddler (uncredited)
Kamil Lemieszewski
Scientist of Royal Society (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 20, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.09x
-$36.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Harper
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Thorne
- Original Score
- Steven Price
- Original Title
- The Aeronauts
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Amazon Studios, Mandeville Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Popcorn Storm, One Shoe Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Harper
Jack Thorne, Richard Holmes, Tom Harper
Steven Price
Hans Bjerno, George Steel
Mark Eckersley
Tom Harper, Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Richard Hewitt, Jack Thorne
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Quintana
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matthew Rouleau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Macrae
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christian Kaestner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Curtis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Britton Plewes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Benjamín Magaña
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anthony Luigi Santoro
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jean-François Ferland
Visual Effects Supervisor
Julien Hery
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joao Sita
Visual Effects Supervisor
Laurent Pancaccini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Romain Arnoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sébastien Chartier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Aeronauts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Aeronauts about?
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.
Who directed The Aeronauts?
The Aeronauts was directed by Tom Harper.
Who stars in The Aeronauts?
The principal cast of The Aeronauts includes Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Courtenay, Phoebe Fox, Himesh Patel.
When was The Aeronauts released and how long is it?
The Aeronauts was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Aeronauts?
The Aeronauts had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Aeronauts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Aeronauts was composed by Steven Price.
Is The Aeronauts based on a book or true story?
The Aeronauts is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Richard Holmes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Aeronauts?
The Aeronauts holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).