Aces High (1976)
Overview
The first World War is in its third year and aerial combat above the Western Front is consuming the nation's favored children at an appalling rate. By early 1917, the average life-span of a British pilot is less than a fortnight. Such losses place a fearsome strain on Gresham, commanding officer of the squadron. Aces High recreates the early days of the Royal Flying Corps with some magnificently staged aerial battles, and sensitive direction presents a moving portrayal of the futilities of war.
Where to watch Aces High
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Lionsgate+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS | Apple TV, Amazon Video, BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT, Moviecult | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
| Sweden | — | SF Anytime | SF Anytime |
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What is Aces High about?
The first World War is in its third year and aerial combat above the Western Front is consuming the nation's favored children at an appalling rate. By early 1917, the average life-span of a British pilot is less than a fortnight. Such losses place a fearsome strain on Gresham, commanding officer of the squadron. Aces High recreates the early days of the Royal Flying Corps with some magnificently staged aerial battles, and sensitive direction presents a moving portrayal of the futilities of war. Aces High is a Action, Drama, War movie, released on 1976-05-19, runtime 114 minutes.
Is Aces High worth watching?
TMDB users rate Aces High 5.9 out of 10 from 91 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Aces High?
In the United States, Aces High streams on Lionsgate+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jack Gold
Cast
- Malcolm McDowell as Maj. John Gresham
- Christopher Plummer as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
- Simon Ward as Lt. Crawford
- Peter Firth as Lt. Stephen Croft
- David Wood as Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson
- John Gielgud as Headmaster
- Trevor Howard as Lieutenant Colonel Silkin
- Richard Johnson as Major Lyle
- Ray Milland as Brigadier General Whale
- Gilles Béhat as Captain Beckenauer
- Tim Pigott-Smith as Major Stoppard
- David Daker as Bennett
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Sources
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