Aces High (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, Aces High is an action, drama and war film directed by Jack Gold, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The first World War is in its third year and aerial combat above the Western Front is consuming the nation's favored children at an appalling rate. By early 1917, the average life-span of a British pilot is less than a fortnight. Such losses place a fearsome strain on Gresham, commanding officer of the squadron. Aces High recreates the early days of the Royal Flying Corps with some magnificently staged aerial battles, and sensitive direction presents a moving portrayal of the futilities of war.
Who’s in it. Aces High stars Malcolm McDowell as Maj. John Gresham, Christopher Plummer as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair, Simon Ward as Lt. Crawford and Peter Firth as Lt. Stephen Croft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Aces High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Aces High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aces High tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aces High (1976)?
- In US, Aces High 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 Aces High worth watching?
- Aces High holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aces High?
- Aces High stars Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth and David Wood.
- When was Aces High released?
- Aces High was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.