: The film meticulously depicts Hughes' major milestones, including the filming of Hell's Angels
However, at its core, the film is a psychological study. It portrays Hughes’ tumultuous romances with Hollywood icons like Katharine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett) and Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale), while unflinchingly depicting his descent into Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The film brilliantly contrasts his public triumphs against his private, crippling fears.