Stroker Ace (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1983, Stroker Ace is an action and comedy film directed by Hal Needham, running about 94 minutes. “BURT'S BACK . . . With car crashin' & party crashin' as the hassled hunk who drives his car upside down & his women round the bend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stroker Ace, a champion NASCAR driver, is standing at the top of his career, but is getting fed up with having to do as he's told. In between rebelling against his sponsor (a fried chicken chain)'s promotion gimmicks (like making him dress up in giant chicken suit) he spends the rest of the movie trying to bed the buxom Pembrook.
Who’s in it. Stroker Ace stars Burt Reynolds as Stroker Ace, Ned Beatty as Clyde Torkle, Jim Nabors as Lugs and Parker Stevenson as Aubrey James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Stroker Ace has proved divisive with 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 Stroker Ace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stroker Ace 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 Stroker Ace (1983)?
- In US, Stroker Ace 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 Stroker Ace worth watching?
- Stroker Ace holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stroker Ace?
- Stroker Ace stars Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Jim Nabors, Parker Stevenson and Loni Anderson.
- When was Stroker Ace released?
- Stroker Ace was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.