Aim for the Ace! (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1979, Aim for the Ace! is a drama and animation film directed by Osamu Dezaki, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. High school freshman Hiromi joins the tennis club because of her admiration for Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki is a senior, who's the best tennis player on the team and also nicknamed "Ochōfujin", ("Madame Butterfly"), because of her elegance on the tennis court. However, the new coach, Jin Munakata, wants the inexperienced Hiromi to play in a forthcoming tournament.
Who’s in it. Aim for the Ace! stars Masako Ikeda as Reika Ryuuzaki (voice), Makoto Kousaka as Hiromi Oka, Kōji Nakata as Jin Munakata and Katsuji Mori as Takayuki Todou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Aim for the Ace! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aim for the Ace! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aim for the Ace! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aim for the Ace! (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aim for the Ace! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aim for the Ace! worth watching?
- Aim for the Ace! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aim for the Ace!?
- Aim for the Ace! stars Masako Ikeda, Makoto Kousaka, Kōji Nakata, Katsuji Mori and Masako Sugaya.
- When was Aim for the Ace! released?
- Aim for the Ace! was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.