Five Aces (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Five Aces is a comedy and drama film directed by David Michael O'Neill, running about 100 minutes. “Spend some quality time… with your best friends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chris Martin has a problem: his impending marriage. Like any other man about to enter into the holy vows of matrimony, Chris has begun to second guess himself. Is married life what he really wants? While his bride-to-be takes care of the wedding plans, Chris returns to the neighborhood of his youth to consider his married future and to spend one last week of bachelorhood with his four high school buddies: Ray, Ash, Todd and Sean. Together, the reunited "Five Aces" enjoy a funny bittersweet week reminiscing about a time when they had all the answers... only nothing turned out the way they planned. As the week's events unfold, the Five Aces begin to realize exactly what life and friends mean to each other.
Who’s in it. Five Aces stars Christopher McDonald as Ash Gray, Charlie Sheen as Chris Martin, Jeff Cesario as Todd Lackey and David Sherrill as Ray Vanowen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Five Aces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Aces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Aces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Aces (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Aces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Aces worth watching?
- Five Aces holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Aces?
- Five Aces stars Christopher McDonald, Charlie Sheen, Jeff Cesario, David Sherrill and Michael McGrady.
- When was Five Aces released?
- Five Aces was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.