Movies About Las Vegas

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and the sequel to The Godfather. It stars Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, the new Don of the Corleone crime family, Robert De Niro as his father Vito Corleone, and Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen. While Michael struggles to expand the family business, flashbacks reveal the story of his father's early life in Sicily and how he arrived in America. Through his dealings in both the past and present, Michael must confront the forces that threaten to destroy his family. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels ever made, and it won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for De Niro.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Rated R

Casino is a 1995 American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone. Set in the 1970s, the film follows the story of Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a Jewish American gambling expert and mafia associate, who is tasked with running the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas for the Chicago Outfit. The film focuses on the professional and personal conflicts faced by Ace, as he deals with a dangerous group of underworld figures who threaten the casino's success and his life. Through Ace's relationships with the mafia, seductive casino hustler Ginger, and his friend and casino colleague Nicky Santoro, the film chronicles the rise and fall of Ace's fortunes, as well as the Las Vegas casino industry. The movie features intense scenes of violence and power struggles, as well as an exploration of the lives of the mafia and their associates.

From Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen
Rated R

Rain Man is a 1988 American drama film directed by Barry Levinson, written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass, and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. The film tells the story of an abrasive and selfish young wheeler-dealer, Charlie Babbitt (Cruise), who discovers that his estranged father has died and bequeathed all of his multi-million dollar estate to his other son, Raymond (Hoffman), an autistic savant. Charlie, desperate to get his hands on the money, initially tries to take advantage of Raymond and the situation, but he eventually develops a bond with Raymond, and the two embark on a cross-country journey. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges, including car trouble and run-ins with the law. In the end, Charlie learns to appreciate Raymond and his unique abilities, and realizes that he deserves the inheritance. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actor for Hoffman's performance. The film also won several Golden Globe awards, including Best Motion Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman.

From Todd Phillips, starring Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Ed Helms
Rated R

The Hangover is a 2009 comedy directed by Todd Phillips and starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, and Heather Graham. The film follows four friends who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. After an unforgettable night at a Las Vegas hotel, the four friends wake up the next morning, only to find that the groom-to-be is missing and that none of them can remember a single detail from the night before. Together with a mysterious stranger, they embark on a frantic search to track down the groom-to-be and eventually, figure out what happened the night before. Along the way, they encounter a series of unforgettable misadventures.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film follows Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his eleven accomplices as they plan and execute a daring Las Vegas casino heist. The group of criminals, led by Ocean and Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), plan to steal $160 million from the vault of the Bellagio casino, owned by Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). To make their plans a reality, they must first pull off a series of daring and intricate schemes to make sure they get away with the money unscathed. With the help of a variety of con artists and professional criminals, the eleven attempt to overcome the odds and pull off their grand heist. The film follows their journey as they pull off their daring plan and ultimately succeed.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
Rated R

"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is a 1998 black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro. The film follows the misadventures of journalist Raoul Duke (Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (del Toro) as they arrive in Las Vegas in 1971 to cover an important motorcycle race. Along the way, Duke and Gonzo partake in a series of wild escapades and psychedelic mind-altering substances. As their drug-induced mental state spirals out of control, the pair inadvertently cause chaos and destruction all around them. The film is based on the 1971 novel by Hunter S. Thompson, and is a surreal, nightmarish exploration of the psychedelic counterculture of the 1970s.

From Mike Figgis, starring Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands, Richard Lewis
Rated R

Leaving Las Vegas is a 1995 drama film directed by Mike Figgis, starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. It follows an alcoholic screenwriter, Ben Sanderson (Cage), who moves to Las Vegas with the intention of drinking himself to death. Here, he meets and falls in love with a prostitute, Sera (Shue), and the two form an unlikely bond as they both struggle to come to terms with their own personal tragedies. Despite facing a seemingly inescapable downward spiral, Ben and Sera find a brief moment of solace in each other's company, providing a resonant reminder of the power of human connection.

From Martin Brest, starring Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton
Rated R

Midnight Run is a 1988 American buddy cop comedy film starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Directed by Martin Brest, the film follows bounty hunter Jack Walsh (De Niro) as he is hired to bring in a mob accountant (Grodin) who had embezzled 15 million dollars from the mob. With time running out and the mob hot on their trail, Walsh must transport the accountant from New York to Los Angeles in one night, while trying to keep him from getting killed by the mob or from escaping. Along the way, the two men start to form an unlikely bond, and soon they are both on the run from the mob and the police.

From Doug Liman, starring Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Jon Favreau, Ron Livingston
Rated R

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson
Rated R

From Doug Liman, starring Sarah Polley, Jay Mohr, Scott Wolf, Taye Diggs
Rated R

From Mimi Leder, starring Kevin Spacey, Haley Joel Osment, Helen Hunt, Jay Mohr
Rated PG-13

From Jay Roach, starring Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Mimi Rogers
Rated PG-13

From Albert Brooks, starring Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty, Sylvia Farrel, Tina Kincaid
Rated R

From Wayne Kramer, starring William H. Macy, Maria Bello, Alec Baldwin, Shawn Hatosy
Rated R

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Michael Mantell
Rated PG-13

From Simon West, starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney
Rated R

From Barry Levinson, starring Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley
Rated R

From Robert Luketic, starring Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, Aaron Yoo
Rated PG-13

From Jon Turteltaub, starring Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline
Rated PG-13

From Brett Ratner, starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Ziyi Zhang
Rated PG-13

From Guy Hamilton, starring Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood
Rated PG

From Craig Gillespie, starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Toni Collette
Rated R

From Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince
Rated R

From Tim Burton, starring Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Annette Bening
Rated PG-13