Up to His Ears (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1965, Up to His Ears is a comedy and adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 104 minutes. “That Man from Rio is UP the Himalayas... UP the Yang-tze... UP in a balloon... UP-stage with a stripper... UP-town in Hong Kong... You can't keep a great adventurer DOWN” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A millionaire realizes he really wants to live after he has hired an assassin to kill him.
Who’s in it. Up to His Ears stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Arthur Lempereur, Ursula Andress as Alexandrine Pinardel, Valérie Lagrange as Alice Ponchabert and Jean Rochefort as Leon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Up to His Ears has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up to His Ears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up to His Ears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up to His Ears (1965)?
- In US, Up to His Ears is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up to His Ears worth watching?
- Up to His Ears holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Up to His Ears?
- Up to His Ears stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Ursula Andress, Valérie Lagrange, Jean Rochefort and Maria Pacôme.
- When was Up to His Ears released?
- Up to His Ears was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.