The Aeronauts is a 2019 movie about a balloon pilot and a scientist who find themselves struggling to survive as they try to make discoveries in a gas balloon during the 1860s. This simple summary provides an introduction to the plot and major characters of the film, who include Amelia Wren played by Felicity Jones and James Glaisher played by Eddie Redmayne, among others. This basic guide explains where the film was shot and includes interesting trivia and backstage facts about the production.
Where it Filmed?
The Aeronauts was shot in a variety of locations in the UK. These include the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London; Regent’s Park in Westminster, Greater London; Wrotham Park in Barnet, Hertfordshire; The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent; and Hatfield House in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The filming of the movie took place in August 2018.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Felicity Jones | Amelia Wren |
| Vincent Perez | Pierre Rennes |
| Phoebe Fox | Antonia |
| Lewin Lloyd | Charlie |
| Himesh Patel | John Trew |
| Eddie Redmayne | James Glaisher |
| Robert Glenister | Ned Chambers |
| Tim McInnerny | Airy |
| Thomas Arnold | Charles Green |
| Tom Courtenay | Arthur Glaisher |
| Anne Reid | Ethel Glaisher |
| Lisa Jackson | Poppy |
| Rebecca Front | Aunt Frances |
| Elsa Alili | Antonia’s Daughter |
| Connie Price | Antonia’s Daughter |
| Bella | Posey the Dog |
| James Daniel Wilson | Meteorologist (voice) |
| Rodrig Andrisan | Oxford Scientist (uncredited) |
| Gunce Ates | Villager Mary (uncredited) |
| Antony Barlow | Man in Street (uncredited) |
| Darryl Bradford | Ballroom Dancing Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Daniel Burt | Shoe Shine Boy (uncredited) |
| Abbey Butler | (uncredited) |
| David Cromarty | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Sydney Curtis | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Ondra Dorian | Boy (uncredited) |
| Matias Galan | Aristocrat (uncredited) |
| Adrian Grant | Royal Society Man (uncredited) |
| India Harl | Tabatha (uncredited) |
| Mia Hemerling | Child Servant (uncredited) |
| Robert Jarvis | Man in Street (uncredited) |
| Mariia Legun | Upper Class Lady (uncredited) |
| Kamil Lemie | Scientist of Royal Society (uncredited) |
| Jason Lines | Street Doctor (uncredited) |
| Ketan Majmudar | Royal Society Man (uncredited) |
| Robert McCrea | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Stephen Mckay | Middle Class Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Andy Mihalache | David Brewster – Royal Society Scientist (uncredited) |
| Helen Miles | Seamstress (uncredited) |
| Huw Morgan | Aunt Frances’s Husband (uncredited) |
| Iola Nguyen | Posh Lady (uncredited) |
| Brian Rodger | Royal Society Member (uncredited) |
| Robert Ryan | Royal Society Man (uncredited) |
| Guy Samuels | Royal Society Member (uncredited) |
| Steve Saunders | Royal Society Member (uncredited) |
| Oliver Simms | Scientist (uncredited) |
| Barry Smith | balloon engineer (uncredited) |
| Robert Soar | Royal Society Member (uncredited) |
| John Steels | Gentleman of the Royal Society (uncredited) |
| Fran Targ | Royal Society Men (uncredited) |
| John Taylor | English Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Klemens Niklaus Trenkle | Stallholder (uncredited) |
| Patricia Winker | Vauxhall Gardens Goer (uncredited) |
| Warren Zielinski | Violinist: Orchestra Leader in Waltz Scene (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Aeronauts is an Action and Adventure film.
- It was director Tom Harper’s vision, with writers Richard Holmes, Tom Harper, and Jack Thorne helping to bring it to life.
- The film boasts a star-studded cast including Felicity Jones, Vincent Perez, Phoebe Fox, and Eddie Redmayne to name a few.
- The movie has been nominated for 11 awards.
- The film’s duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
- It was officially launched in the UK on November 4, 2019.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4827142
- Longitude: -0.0066964
- Place ID: ChIJWRQ7JoUCdkgRyMWXZgcjJBg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Regent’s Park, Marylebone, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.52475430000001
- Longitude: -0.1608797
- Place ID: ChIJc8TTcd8adkgRcx43bnFBKPU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Regent’s Park, London NW1, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Wrotham Park, Potters Bar, Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.6773289
- Longitude: -0.1965281
- Place ID: ChIJwUgwdfsXdkgRZgkRbOG5FpA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Potters Bar, Barnet EN5 4SB, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Hatfield House, Melon Ground, Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7609591
- Longitude: -0.2090906
- Place ID: ChIJ9VZBr5w8dkgRAf8Hw17MMg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hatfield House, Park and Gardens, House (George’s Visitor Car Park, Herts, Great North Rd., Hatfield AL9 5HX, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
