In the movie The Aviator, actor Leonardo DiCaprio portrays the life of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes. During his lifetime, Hughes became enormously wealthy, but despite his wealth, Hughes couldn't escape the mental illness that gripped and tormented the last years of his life. In one scene, Hughes walks into the men's room, but then is unable to leave because of the germs on the doorknob. In another scene, Hughes is unable to eat his meal because the different foods on the plate have shifted and are touching each other. If Hughes were alive today, he would be diagnosed with:

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The symptoms portrayed by Hughes in the movie suggest that he suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. People with this disorder experience persistent and intrusive thoughts or ideas (obsessions) that cause anxiety or discomfort. They may engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) in response to these obsessions in order to reduce their anxiety, although these behaviors are often excessive, time-consuming, and interfere with their daily activities. Hughes' fear of germs and his compulsive need to avoid touching doorknobs and his difficulty eating due to the arrangement of food on his plate are classic examples of obsession and compulsions.

In the Movie the Aviator, Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Portrays the Life