Ace of Aces (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1982, Ace of Aces is a comedy and adventure film directed by Gérard Oury, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In this action comedy the French boxer Jo Cavalier is charmed on the train to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany by the little boy Simon Rosenblum who asks his autograph; when it turns out his adorable young fan is a Jewish orphan in danger of persecution, he risks his one shot at Olympic glory to save Simon and his family, helped only by a German officer-gentleman who became his friend in World War I, by an adventurous escape to Switzerland, Nazi troops on their heals and braving impossible odds in roller coaster-style.
Who’s in it. Ace of Aces stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Jo Cavalier, Marie-France Pisier as Gaby Delcourt, Rachid Ferrache as Simon Rosenblum and Frank Hoffmann as Gunther von Beckman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ace of Aces has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ace of Aces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ace of Aces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ace of Aces (1982)?
- In CA, Ace of Aces is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ace of Aces worth watching?
- Ace of Aces holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ace of Aces?
- Ace of Aces stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marie-France Pisier, Rachid Ferrache, Frank Hoffmann and Günter Meisner.
- When was Ace of Aces released?
- Ace of Aces was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.