

Ace in the Hole
“Rough, tough Chuck Tatum, who battered his way to the top... trampling everything in his path - men, women and morals !”
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Where to watch Ace in the Hole in United States
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Where is Ace in the Hole streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Plex, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | FlixFling, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | Plex | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Plex | Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Plex | — |
| Japan | FOD, Plex | FOD |
About Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole is a 1951 English-language drama film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.
Ace in the Hole was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 29, 1951, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Writers
- Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman, Billy Wilder
- Release date
- June 29, 1951
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Ace in the Hole cast & crew
Ace in the Hole was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman, and Billy Wilder.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Charles Tatum, Jan Sterling as Lorraine, Robert Arthur as Herbie Cook, Porter Hall as Jacob Q. Boot, Frank Cady as Mr. Federber, and Richard Benedict as Leo Minosa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, cinematography is by Charles Lang, and it was produced by Billy Wilder.
Is Ace in the Hole worth watching?
Ace in the Hole holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 747 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Ace in the Hole is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ace in the Hole
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Cast of Ace in the Hole

Kirk Douglas
Charles Tatum

Jan Sterling
Lorraine

Robert Arthur
Herbie Cook

Porter Hall
Jacob Q. Boot

Frank Cady
Mr. Federber

Richard Benedict
Leo Minosa

Ray Teal
Sheriff

Lewis Martin
McCardle

John Berkes
Papa Minosa
Frances Dominguez
Mama Minosa

Gene Evans
Deputy Sheriff
Frank Jaquet
Smollett
Ace in the Hole — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ace in the Hole in United States?
Ace in the Hole is streaming on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Ace in the Hole on FlixFling?
Yes — Ace in the Hole is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is Ace in the Hole in?
Ace in the Hole is originally in English, with audio tracks including Latin, Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ace in the Hole?
Ace in the Hole runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Ace in the Hole rated?
Ace in the Hole is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 747 ratings.











