Watch The Passions of Howard Hughes (2004) : Full Movie Online Free Given his huge achievements in aviation, movies and hotels, the multimillion-dollar lifestyle of Howard Hughes is a true American success story. For someone so high-profile, rumors about Hughes's personal life were decidedly colorful; his huge sexual appetite led him to affairs with a string of celebrity beauties. This documentary tells the reclusive billionaire's salacious story, focusing on the private life that Hughes attempted to keep hidden.