What are some of the best movies based on gambling?

[bitcoinmasterlord]

What are some of the best movies based on gambling? My favorite is Rounders. What about you ?

There are a lot of movies revolving around gambling, one of my favorites are 21. I think that is the first movie that I've watched that is really all about gambling. The other movies I love is not about Gambling but there are some moments there about gambling that I love.

Focus and The Hang over has some gambling moments that I will never forget. I don't really like Gambling genres since we all know how will they end up, trouble on the casino or either with their families and friends.

Yes 21 is an excellent movie, actually me and my friends planned to visit the real casino that time we refer some movies in our list my best movie is 21 superb screenplay and ideas are incredible but in real time those ideas will not work but one strategy helped us. in 3 card game how the group of friends can cheat casino we tried but we failed.

[iv4n]

Beyond the edge is new movie, it's Russian movie but with English language, scenes of gambling are from real Russian casino. Antonio Banderas with one Serbian actor Milos Bikovic in main roles.
Nice movie from Russian movie makers, with elements of magic and how they win money in casino.
I watched this movie couple weeks ago in bad quality, nice movie and I'm someone to upload HD and I will watch it again, it's recommendation from me, enjoy the movie.

[crwth]

I enjoyed reading this thread because I have small knowledge about different casino movies. And the list in IMDB made it easier for me to see the list. My favorite movie that is about gambling is 21, and I liked it very much because of I like math also, somewhat I would want to try that but it's not right.

[BitcoinNewbie15]

Beyond the edge is new movie, it's Russian movie but with English language, scenes of gambling are from real Russian casino. Antonio Banderas with one Serbian actor Milos Bikovic in main roles.
Nice movie from Russian movie makers, with elements of magic and how they win money in casino.
I watched this movie couple weeks ago in bad quality, nice movie and I'm someone to upload HD and I will watch it again, it's recommendation from me, enjoy the movie.

I have seen this movie and can vouch that it's a great one for gamblers to watch! Very entertaining. I  also have seen 21 and that one wasn't too bad either. However, one of my favorite gambling scenes is actually from the first Hangover movie. I thought it was super awesome when Zach Galifianakis went to the casino and was doing the card counting.

[Betwrong]

I enjoyed reading this thread because I have small knowledge about different casino movies. And the list in IMDB made it easier for me to see the list. My favorite movie that is about gambling is 21, and I liked it very much because of I like math also, somewhat I would want to try that but it's not right.

Please keep in mind that those lists were not made by IMDB itself, but by its users. That's why there are a lot of poorly made (at least from my point of view) movies in there. There are some good movies there too though.

I propose you to read this editorial article by film critic Sara Maria Vizcarrondo on Rotten Tomatoes:

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/Total-Recall-Go-All-In-with-These-Gambling-Movies/

It's providing short but at the same time substantial reviews of the greatest movies about gambling of all times. Also, take notice of the list of four movies at the very end of the article. They are very highly rated by most film critics.

[sweetbet]

I really like the Oceans movie series starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney and the rest of the cast.

[coinplus]

What are some of the best movies based on gambling? My favorite is Rounders. What about you ?

I really like 21. It is a movie obviously on blackjack, this kid who is a genius on math faces a university professor who gathers all the math savy kids of the school and they go to vegas every weekend and count cards and make a ton of money. It goes like that for a while and than it goes downhill from there. I found the acting really well and they looked like they knew what they were doing as well. Fun movie to have a look.

Other than that, I have enjoyed hang over part 1 on its casino scenes. Even the major part of the movie was happening in vegas, the comedian's performance in casino was my favorite. He won as per he promised later on the final scenes they counted how much they have won. Somewhat casino based movie whereas giving some satisfaction like we involved into that.

[Sukut]

What are some of the best movies based on gambling? My favorite is Rounders. What about you ?

There are a lot of movies revolving around gambling, one of my favorites are 21. I think that is the first movie that I've watched that is really all about gambling. The other movies I love is not about Gambling but there are some moments there about gambling that I love.

Focus and The Hang over has some gambling moments that I will never forget. I don't really like Gambling genres since we all know how will they end up, trouble on the casino or either with their families and friends.

Yes 21 is an excellent movie, actually me and my friends planned to visit the real casino that time we refer some movies in our list my best movie is 21 superb screenplay and ideas are incredible but in real time those ideas will not work but one strategy helped us. in 3 card game how the group of friends can cheat casino we tried but we failed.

I agree with you, 21 is also one of the best movies based on gambling.

[adaseb]

Judging by these responses it seems nobody actually watched the movies they are talking about.

Casino Royale was a James Bond movie, it wasn't about gambling. There was only 1 scene that took place at a casino. It wasn't centered at all around gambling.

Also Ocean's 11 Series is another example. It was basically a bunch of guys trying to rob a casino, the premise didn't have anything to do with gambling.

Good gambling movies are basically Rounders and 21. Those are mostly entirely centered around gambling.

Another example is a movie called "The Gambler" with Mark Walberg, it was about gambling however it was very stupid movie actually.

[JanpriX]

Nice topic that you got here mate.  When I saw your question for the first time, two things that popped out of my mind are Ocean's Eleven and 21. Yes, they are not the best out there but they are decent movies that has gambling theme in it. If you didn't watch any of these two, I would recommend you to spare some time and see them.

[kurian]

I can't believe that no one has mentioned Molly's Game (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly%27s_Game).

Released in 2018 and starring Jessica Chastain, I would highly recommend this flick for any gambling movie enthusiasts.

It's based on a true story and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.

I really enjoyed that movie. The true story of a woman behind one of the exclusive high-stakes underground poker game in the World. I recommend everyone to watch this movie. Another one of my favorite is 21.

[Direwolve735]

My favorite movie about gambling is 'High Roller'. This is a real story about Stu Ungar - an outstanding American poker player. He is the only poker player who won the main tournament of the World Series of Poker three times as a result of the tournament game. The film demonstrates failure, falling and climbing, love and hate, temptation and more what every poker player is facing, and just each of us.

[BitBustah]

I think Casino is a great movie.  It doesn't focus too much on the gambling itself but how Vegas used to be run by mobsters and they would participate in shady activities.  Robert DeNiro really makes this film stand out with his acting.

Other honorable mentions would be the Ocean's trilogy and Rounders.  My favorite Ocean's movie is 13, you can't go wrong with Al Pacino and the mission they pull off is much larger than the first two movies.

[rickadone]

There is also rounders which is a great movie based on poker games. Edward Norton is playing and he is great in it as a person who got out of jail because of some shady poker things he did before, however the main character is Matt Damon and he has a great arc and he plays poker not for just making money but to get the respect he desires and I think by the end of it he realizes he doesn't need the respect but he needs that self respect to himself not by others.

At the end there is no plot twist, you get what you expect Matt Damons character wins in a big poker game and leaves the movie on a high note.

[Clemcout]

What are some of the best movies based on gambling? My favorite is Rounders. What about you ?

There are a lot of movies revolving around gambling, one of my favorites are 21. I think that is the first movie that I've watched that is really all about gambling. The other movies I love is not about Gambling but there are some moments there about gambling that I love.

Focus and The Hang over has some gambling moments that I will never forget. I don't really like Gambling genres since we all know how will they end up, trouble on the casino or either with their families and friends.

Yes 21 is an excellent movie, actually me and my friends planned to visit the real casino that time we refer some movies in our list my best movie is 21 superb screenplay and ideas are incredible but in real time those ideas will not work but one strategy helped us. in 3 card game how the group of friends can cheat casino we tried but we failed.

Petty on all of them who are just supporting this cause. People you need to understand that this betting is luck. You can’t just make anything better for your life assure, until you aren’t good in skills and experience. Better for you to make your life happy and prosperous just by doing some respectable job. You have to keep on finding good jobs and please refrain yourself from this.

[harizen]

I don't remember the name of that movie,but it was completely based on the gambling.The actor has the super power to predict the future so he knows that what is going to happen so he can be a millionaire soon.Butt he don't do these kind of activities but the people blackmail him to make money for them in gambling by using his super power the climax will be how he get away from those people.Anyone remember the name of that movie?

Can you looked at Next (2007) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_(2007_film).

Your post caught my attention and now curious what's that film. Upon searching I encounter that movie title and by reading the plot hell yeah it's worth to watch. I downloaded now the torrent and will placed it later on download. But if that movies wasn't the one you are talking about then I will continue to searched it as I like what you told us here about the movie. Come on let's search it together.

[Zocadas]

My favorite contraire movies are Cincinnati Kid with Steve McQueen and  Edward G. Robinson and the movie "21".
The first one shows the portrait of an addicted (poker) gambler, who is close to defeat the best poker profi and risking anything on the last move.  The second one Tell entertaining a true story in which a university professor with his student "won" millions of dollars at the casinos.

[Chivas Regal]

Run Lola Run.

Lola and her boyfriend are in trouble with local mobsters - Lola has to come up with some money to pay off the hoods by the end of the day, but she realises she doesn't have enough money and so runs to the casino down the road to place a bet with the last of her money.

As Lola runs we are treated to alternates of what happens when Lola encounters people along the way - think Sliding Doors, but much more out there.

When Lola finally gets to the Casino she bluffs her way in as she's not dressed appropriately and then talks the cashier into giving her a chip for the Roulette Wheel when she is a few (cents) short.

The Chip obtained, the bet is placed. The Roulette Wheel is spun... Lola screams... and ... (that would be telling)...

[NavI_027]

What about you ?

Does Ocean's 11 belong here? Yeah! I know that its story revolves in robbing a casino but I think this should be considered too . Aside from that, I also love God of Gamblers.

[Betwrong]

Run Lola Run.

Lola and her boyfriend are in trouble with local mobsters - Lola has to come up with some money to pay off the hoods by the end of the day, but she realises she doesn't have enough money and so runs to the casino down the road to place a bet with the last of her money.

As Lola runs we are treated to alternates of what happens when Lola encounters people along the way - think Sliding Doors, but much more out there.

When Lola finally gets to the Casino she bluffs her way in as she's not dressed appropriately and then talks the cashier into giving her a chip for the Roulette Wheel when she is a few (cents) short.

The Chip obtained, the bet is placed. The Roulette Wheel is spun... Lola screams... and ... (that would be telling)...

No doubts that Run Lola Run is a great movie worth watching, not once, but over and over again. I watched it several times when I was younger and was more inclined to believe in fairy tales. And today, although my views have been changed, I would watch it again with pleasure because, related to real life or not, it's a great story and fantastic movie. However, it would be wrong to say that this movie is based on gambling, even partially. The only gambling scene in Run Lola Run lasts around 5 minutes and shows not gambling as it is, but rather a craziest dream of a gambling addict. You can watch it from the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJUjRkkM9mQ

No gambler should count on the possibility of this happening in real life. Yet, I adore this movie and recommend to watch it to any cinephile.