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So, you’ve seen the classics like Casino (1995) and Ocean’s Eleven (2001) - perhaps even multiple times - and now you’re on the hunt for something new. Luckily, there are quite a few gambling movie jewels out there from recent years that slipped under the popularity radar unnoticed. Get ready for heart-stopping car chases, frantic shootouts, and exciting all-in poker matches, where the underdogs get the biggest poker wins against all odds.
The Card Counter (2021)
Paul Schrader wrote screenplays for some of the best movies ever made: Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and First Reformed. In The Card Counter, he returns to the silver screen as the director of a thrilling drama with Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, and Willem Dafoe as principal actors.
William Tell (Oscar Isaac) is an eccentric gambler who prefers to play it safe at the gambling table. When he meets La Linda (Tiffany Haddish) and a young would-be gambler Cirk (Tye Sheridan), William is about to face the nightmares he hoped he had left behind in the military, as the largest poker game is about to start.
The movie was well accepted among critics and moviegoers alike, with an average rating of 7.6 on Rotten Tomatoes. This gritty drama will keep you glued to your couch all the way up to the unpredictable finale.
Mississippi Grind (2015)
Highly praised by film critics, Mississippi Grind tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two gamblers and the gambling adventures they have on the road. It’s a light-hearted but poignant drama about second chances, gambling addiction, and appreciating the present moment.
Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn deliver an outstanding performance as two gamblers aiming for the big win. They meet a range of picturesque characters on a trip that changes their lives. Sienna Miller’s breathtaking performance is also worth a separate mention.
The House (2017)
If you ever wondered how hosting an underground casino would feel and look like, you should definitely watch The House. In this comedy movie, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler star as a married couple who intends to open an illegal casino to earn enough money to finance their daughter’s tuition at a prestigious university.
Moviegoers generally liked The House upon release. However, the film didn’t return the budget’s cost and quickly faded out from collective memory. Still, we think it’s worth checking it out if you’re looking for a quality fun flick for Friday evening.
Animal World (2018)
Here is something you don’t see every day - a Chinese action-fantasy film that stars Michael Douglas and Li Yifeng, who participate in a card tournament, on a large boat. Along with shape-shifting monsters, naturally.
The movie was a box office hit in China and got favorable reviews from critics worldwide. It’s a visual and cinematic spectacle, with a sizable budget spent on lavish production sets, well-directed action scenes, and creatures’ costumes. If you are itching to watch something unique, Animal World will leave you in awe.
One Piece Film: Gold (2016)
The last of our picks will be a real treat for anime fans. One Piece is a cartoon series that needs no introduction. It’s one of the longest-running Japanese anime shows, with 20 seasons in total. The tale of adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates has grossed over $800 million so far.
In One Piece Film: Gold, the Straw Hat Pirates decide to visit a ship and entertainment city called Gran Tesoro and have a bit of fun gambling. Their seemingly innocent win at the casino sets the most incredible and dangerous adventure in motion that’ll decide the fate of the entire city. It’s a perfect mix of action and comedy, set in a casino city, making it an ideal choice for all gambling and anime aficionados.
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