Stroker Ace (1983)

14% of critics liked it
(14 reviews)
44% of users liked it
(6,904 ratings)

The action and stunts in this fourth racing vehicle for Burt Reynolds could be accurately foreseen by most youngsters. Stroker Ace (Reynolds) is a race car driver who gets the short end of a contract with a fried-chicken entrepreneur (Ned Beatty) but can be expected to end up with the woman… More The action and stunts in this fourth racing vehicle for Burt Reynolds could be accurately foreseen by most youngsters. Stroker Ace (Reynolds) is a race car driver who gets the short end of a contract with a fried-chicken entrepreneur (Ned Beatty) but can be expected to end up with the woman (Pembrook) in compensation -- and actually did (Pembrook is played by Loni Anderson in her first movie with Reynolds). By this time, the formula of racing cars, wild stunts, blond co-stars (Goldie Hawn, Farrah Fawcett, and Dolly Parton were the most recent) was wearing thin and Reynolds starred in only one more "Cannonball" film, ending his car-chase series there. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Hal Needham
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 1, 1983 Wide
On DVD: Oct 20, 1998

Critic Reviews

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Burt Reynolds used to make movies about people's lifestyles. Now he seems more interested in making movies that fit in with his own lifestyle.
Vincent Canby, New York Times
It's a witless retread of the earlier, far funnier road-movie collaborations of Mr. Needham and Mr. Reynolds.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Burt Reynolds hits new lows as he mugs his way through this film.
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A zany cornpone comedy that made me laugh. So sue me.
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Burt turned down "Tems of Endearment' to do this one. At least he met Loni.
Eric Lurio, Greenwich Village Gazette
Burt and Ned should be ashaimed of themselves.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Runs out of gas after about 30 minutes.

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Ken S

Not a good movie. Not at all. Sorry Burt and Hal, but the magic is gone.
Matthew L

There is something about Burt Reynolds movies that bring me back to a time of cheesy 80's male dominated roles with stupid humor. The thing that makes these movies good is the cheap humor and the bloopers at the end. The thing that makes these really bad is the stupid humor and… More
There is something about Burt Reynolds movies that bring me back to a time of cheesy 80's male dominated roles with stupid humor. The thing that makes these movies good is the cheap humor and the bloopers at the end. The thing that makes these really bad is the stupid humor and the bad acting and the fake Burt Reynolds hair. This one is no exception and is just an all around bad movie, but it is funny to watch and remember how horrible 80's action movies really were.