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  • Amelia
  • Opened October 23, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr 51 min
  • PG
    some sensuality, language, thematic elements and smoking.
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 11+. Read More
  • After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia was thrust into a new role as America's sweetheart - the legendary "goddess of light," known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. Yet, even with her global fame solidified, her Read More
  • Cast: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, Joe Anderson, Cherry Jones
  • Director: Mira Nair
  • Genres: Biopic [feature], Drama

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  • Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in "Amelia."
  • Richard Gere as George Putnam and Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in "Amelia."
  • Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart and Ewan McGregor as Gene Vidal in "Amelia."
  • Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, Richard Gere as George Putnam and Christopher Eccleston as Fred Noonan in "Amelia."
  • Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart and Richard Gere as George Putnam in "Amelia."
  • Mia Wasikowska as Elinor Smith and Richard Gere as George Putnam in "Amelia."
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Amelia Recent Fan Reviews

  • So-so

    AMELIA - grounded and flightless. Grade: C. (Based on advance VIP press preview)

    by MOVIES REVIEWER

    Directed by Mira Nair(Monsoon Wedding, Vanity Fair, The Namesake) and screen-written by Ronald Bass (based on two biographies - East to the Dawn by Susan Butler and The Sound of Wings by Mary S. Lovell.), AMELIA is a 1hr 51min biopic that chronicled the iconic and legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart's rise to prominence amidst her relationship with her husband, George Putnam, and on her brief affair with her lover, Gene Vidal.

    I enjoyed AMELIA's:
    1) Attention to detail - gorgeous sets/period furnishings/decor, authentic-looking costumes, vintage vehicles/airplanes.
    2) Sweeping cinematography that showcased gorgeous vistas of the sky/clouds and beautiful panoramic views of landscapes.

    But THE question I kept asking myself was - where were the motivational factors and driving forces that propelled Amelia Earhart to her outstanding accomplishments? (What fueled her obsession?)

    I was underwhelmed by all the flash - I wanted SUBSTANCE which the movie failed to deliver.

  • Must Go!

    Amelia

    by nancysummers1

    As always, Hillary Swank did a superb job!!!!! Richard Gere did an outstanding
    job on portraying her husband. The story line was interesting. I applaud the
    director for making a film that wasn't filled with bad language, nudity, and
    gore. I so want the return of glamour and class. Is it possible?

  • No

    Amelia never gets off the ground

    by jimjoel49

    I always thought Amelia was an inspiration to the American spirit till I watch this movie. The movie show us an Amelia who is self centered, reckless, gold digger, and a real sl*t. I read a review that said this was a love story but according to the movie Amelia was in love with herself that used men to get what she wanted. I do not know if this movie was factual but it put Amelia and her career in a very bad light.
    The cinematography was good and the period scenes & costumes where great. Hilary Swank gave a good performance and using real news footage was nice but not enough to give this movie a better rating. The movie portrays Amelia career as all smoke and mirrors. The movie characters lacked emotion. You do not care about the characters because they are all shallow and self serving. Gere performance was not believable. The special effects where not special. The planes for some reason did not look real in flight. This movie was a disappointment.

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Amelia Critic Reviews

No Avg. Critic Score 37 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 90
    The Hollywood Reporter | Ray Bennett

    Most of all, Earhart wanted to be able to fly free as a bird above the clouds,...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    A perfectly sound biopic, well directed and acted, about an admirable woman. It...

  • 63
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Amelia goes airborne but never fully soars.

  • 58
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    A frustratingly old-school, Hollywood-style, inspirational biopic about Amelia...

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