Ace in the Hole (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1951, Ace in the Hole is a drama film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 111 minutes. “Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Who’s in it. Ace in the Hole stars Kirk Douglas as Chuck Tatum, Jan Sterling as Lorraine Minosa, Robert Arthur as Herbie Cook and Porter Hall as Jacob Q. Boot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Ace in the Hole has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ace in the Hole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ace in the Hole tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ace in the Hole (1951)?
- In US, Ace in the Hole is available to stream on Brew, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ace in the Hole worth watching?
- Ace in the Hole holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ace in the Hole?
- Ace in the Hole stars Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall and Frank Cady.
- When was Ace in the Hole released?
- Ace in the Hole was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.