10 casino and gambling movies to watch
Here is a list of the 10 most notable and atmospheric films on casino, gambling and risk:
2. 21 (2008)
Director: Robert Luketic
The story of a group of MIT students who used a card account to beat a casino in blackjack. The film is based on the true story of Ben Mezrich's team. A great example of a combination of intelligence and risk.
3. Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
A group of professional scammers plans to rob three casinos in Las Vegas at once. Style, charisma, planning and humor. Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon.
4. Uncut Gems (2019)
Directors: Safdie Brothers
A New York jeweler (Adam Sandler) plunges into a world of betting, debt and panic. One of the most intense films about gambling addiction. Realistic and psychologically crushing.
5. Croupier (Croupier, 1998)
Director: Mike Hodges
The film on behalf of the casino worker is a croupier who watches the game and is himself drawn into a criminal intrigue. An atmospheric look at the inner kitchen of the gambling business.
6. Shulera (Rounders, 1998)
Director: John Dahl
Matt Damon and Edward Norton in a drama about poker, debt and friendship. One of the most popular films among poker players. Realistically conveys the world of an underground card game.
7. Casino Royale (2006)
Director: Martin Campbell
First film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond. The centerpiece is a high-stakes poker tournament. Classic of the espionage + casino genre.
8. The Color of Money (1986)
Director: Martin Scorsese
The story of a student and mentor in the world of billiards, where bets are not only money, but also ambition. Paul Newman and a young Tom Cruise.
9. Maverick (Maverick, 1994)
Director: Richard Donner
Comedy Western about card scams, tournament games and travel. Mel Gibson as a charismatic player. Easy and spectacular film.
10. Player (The Gambler, 2014)
Director: Rupert Wyatt
A college teacher (Mark Wahlberg) is addicted to the game and gets into debt. A dramatic film about self-destruction and trying to get out of a deep hole.
As well as entertaining, these films show different sides of gambling, from glitz and risk to addiction and consequences. They are worth watching not only for players, but also for everyone who is interested in the topic of casinos.
- 1. Casino (Casino, 1995)
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cult drama about how the mafia controlled casinos in Las Vegas. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in roles based on real events. The film shows both the glamorous side of the casino industry and its shadow part.
2. 21 (2008)
Director: Robert Luketic
The story of a group of MIT students who used a card account to beat a casino in blackjack. The film is based on the true story of Ben Mezrich's team. A great example of a combination of intelligence and risk.
3. Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
A group of professional scammers plans to rob three casinos in Las Vegas at once. Style, charisma, planning and humor. Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon.
4. Uncut Gems (2019)
Directors: Safdie Brothers
A New York jeweler (Adam Sandler) plunges into a world of betting, debt and panic. One of the most intense films about gambling addiction. Realistic and psychologically crushing.
5. Croupier (Croupier, 1998)
Director: Mike Hodges
The film on behalf of the casino worker is a croupier who watches the game and is himself drawn into a criminal intrigue. An atmospheric look at the inner kitchen of the gambling business.
6. Shulera (Rounders, 1998)
Director: John Dahl
Matt Damon and Edward Norton in a drama about poker, debt and friendship. One of the most popular films among poker players. Realistically conveys the world of an underground card game.
7. Casino Royale (2006)
Director: Martin Campbell
First film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond. The centerpiece is a high-stakes poker tournament. Classic of the espionage + casino genre.
8. The Color of Money (1986)
Director: Martin Scorsese
The story of a student and mentor in the world of billiards, where bets are not only money, but also ambition. Paul Newman and a young Tom Cruise.
9. Maverick (Maverick, 1994)
Director: Richard Donner
Comedy Western about card scams, tournament games and travel. Mel Gibson as a charismatic player. Easy and spectacular film.
10. Player (The Gambler, 2014)
Director: Rupert Wyatt
A college teacher (Mark Wahlberg) is addicted to the game and gets into debt. A dramatic film about self-destruction and trying to get out of a deep hole.
As well as entertaining, these films show different sides of gambling, from glitz and risk to addiction and consequences. They are worth watching not only for players, but also for everyone who is interested in the topic of casinos.
