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Sep 10, 2021 · What are best movies about gambling and poker ever made? There are certainly plenty of contenders, including Uncut Gems, Rounders, California Split, 21, and more. Here are the best movies about...
- Lay the Favorite. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bruce Willis, Vince Vaughn. 6 votes. Starring Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lay the Favorite tells the story of a young woman who enters the world of sports betting and quickly becomes entangled in the high-stakes game.
- The Cooler. William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello. 6 votes. William H. Macy delivers a poignant performance in The Cooler, a film that explores the myth of the "cooler" – a casino employee with such bad luck that they're employed to reverse the fortunes of winning gamblers.
- Rounders. Matt Damon, Ed Norton, John Turturro. 119 votes. Featuring an exceptional cast including Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich, Rounders delves into the intense world of underground poker and the tumultuous lives of its players.
- Casino. Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci. 117 votes. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Casino delivers a exhilarating and gritty look into the world of high-stakes gambling, as it follows the rise and fall of legendary mobster, Sam "Ace" Rothstein.
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- Casino (1995) Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci. Crime, Drama (2h 58m) 8.2 on IMDb — 79% on RT. If it's a Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro collab, then it's probably going to take top spot—no matter what the subject is about!
- The Hustler (1961) Directed by Robert Rossen. Starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie. Drama, Sport (2h 14m) 8.0 on IMDb — 94% on RT. The aforementioned The Color of Money is a crowd-pleasing pick for most audiences, but if you're after something classier and more cultured, try its black-and-white predecessor The Hustler.
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts. Comedy, Crime, Thriller (1h 56m) 7.7 on IMDb — 83% on RT.
- The Sting (1973) Directed by George Roy Hill. Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. Comedy, Crime, Drama (2h 9m) 8.3 on IMDb — 93% on RT. Gambling movies and caper movies often overlap, and that's certainly the case with The Sting.
1. Casino. 1995 2h 58m R. 8.2 (568K) Rate. 73 Metascore. In Las Vegas, two best friends - a casino executive and a mafia enforcer - compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite. Director Martin Scorsese Stars Robert De Niro Sharon Stone Joe Pesci. 2. Intacto. 2001 1h 48m R. 6.8 (14K) Rate. 59 Metascore.
- 20 The Hangover
- 19 Killing Them Softly
- 18 The Cooler
- 17 Mississippi Grind
- 16 Rounders
- 15 Bugsy
- 14 Molly’s Game
- 13 Ocean’s Eleven
- 12 Uncut Gems
- 11 Casino Royale
Kicking things off with a bit of an anomaly, The Hangover (2009) is the only clear-cut comedy movie on the entire list. Though, several other entries do feature a backdrop of humor. That said, this modern hit is in the end definitely a film of actual quality, with positive ratings from critics and even a win at the Golden Globes for Best Musical or...
This was lead actor Brad Pitt’s second collaboration with writer-director Andrew Dominik following their work on the revisionist western The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), and their previous work together paid off here with a tangible chemistry in Killing Them Softly(2012). The project follows the aftermath of a robb...
This is one of the lesser-known films on the list from a modern perspective — and that isn’t to say that The Cooler(2003) was well-received upon release with millions of dollars accrued in theaters. Its performances were revered, no doubt about that. In fact, Alec Baldwin and Maria Bello were nominated at several respectable award associations for ...
Starring Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn, this comedy-drama was directed by American filmmaking duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and it was released by A24. It’s almost a road film of sorts, as Mendelsohn’s character — a gambling addict named Gerry — befriends Gosling’s character Curtis, and deems him a good luck charm. Thus, he recruits Curtis on a...
Directed by John Dahl, this is the only film on the list that has gone down as a true cult classic. It received lukewarm responses from critics upon release, and didn’t even double its $12 million budget when playing in theaters throughout the world. And that’s in spite of Matt Damon — fresh off his critically acclaimed screenwriting and acting eff...
With Warren Beatty in the titular role, this lauded gangster flick was led by Barry Levinson, who picked up an Oscar nomination for Best Director thanks to his efforts. That was one of ten nods received by Bugsy (1991) at the Oscars. And although Levinson came up short to Jonathan Demme for Silence of the Lambs (1991), the film as a whole picked up...
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, this is The Social Network (2010) of gambling films — which makes sense, as the biographical drama about the founder of Facebook was also written by Sorkin. Here with Molly’s Game(2017), though, the screenwriter took his directorial debut and chronicled the life of Molly Bloom, a former Olympic skier. After her...
Along with The Hangover and a select couple of others, Ocean’s Eleven(2001) by Steven Soderbergh is one of the most popular gambling movies ever made. Sure, it’s a heist film as well, but the featured location of said robbery is of course a Las Vegas casino. The film holds an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it garnered $450.7 million on...
Written and directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, this film is perhaps best known for sparking a career resurgence for American comedy actor Adam Sandler. He received widespread acclaim for his role as Howard Ratner, a gambling addict who owns a jewelry store in the Diamond District of New York City. And Uncut Gems (2019) as a whole made decent money ...
As one of the more well-known entries of the James Bond film franchise, Casino Royale (2006) stands out much as the most action-packed project ever made about gambling. Of course, it’s also about British secret intelligence operatives and the undercover workings thereof. This is also notable among fans today for being the first film in its franchis...
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Mar 18, 2022 · Whether you’re in it to learn how to beat the house or just want to hear the soothing sounds of chips stacking and slots spinning, these are the best gambling movies to put you right in the...
A list of movies related to gambling and/or poker, created by a user of the Gaming community www.GamingHill.com. The list includes classics like Casino, The Sting, and Ocean's Eleven, as well as lesser-known titles like High Roller and Owning Mahowny.
