The Aeronauts
6.8/10
Rating
100 min
Runtime
2019
Release Year
Tom Harper
Director
Cast
Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Courtenay, Phoebe Fox, Himesh Patel
Quick Synopsis
In 1862, Amelia Wren, a skilled and adventurous balloon pilot, partners with James Glaisher, an early meteorologist, to conduct high-altitude balloon flights aimed at improving understanding of the atmosphere. Together, they attempt to reach altitudes higher than anyone before, pushing the limits of human endurance and scientific exploration. As they ascend into the thin air, they encounter severe physical and emotional difficulties that turn their mission into a struggle to survive. Throughout their journey, they not only break records and contribute to meteorological knowledge but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world below.
Detailed Synopsis of The Aeronauts
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.
