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Ace of Aces (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1933, Ace of Aces is a drama and war film directed by J. Walter Ruben, running about 76 minutes. “A Woman's Love Made Him Forget His Fears!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the army. He becomes a fighter pilot, and undergoes a complete personality change.

Who’s in it. Ace of Aces stars Richard Dix as Rex 'Rocky' Thorne, Elizabeth Allan as Nancy Adams, Ralph Bellamy as Captain Blake and Theodore Newton as Foster 'Froggy' Kelley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ace of Aces 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 Ace of Aces page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ace of Aces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ace of Aces (1933)?
In US, Ace of Aces 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 Ace of Aces worth watching?
Ace of Aces holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces stars Richard Dix, Elizabeth Allan, Ralph Bellamy, Theodore Newton and Nella Walker.
When was Ace of Aces released?
Ace of Aces was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.