Movies About Poker

From George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Rated PG

The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in 1936, directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as a pair of con men. The story involves a complicated plot by two professional grifters to con a criminal mob boss. The pair stages a fake poker game to bring the mob boss to them, then conning him out of a large sum of money. Along the way, they have to outwit both the mob boss and the police. The film was a huge success at the box office and was the winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham
Rated R

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a British crime-comedy film released in 1998 and directed by Guy Ritchie. It follows four London lads who become involved in a dangerous heist gone wrong. The story revolves around Eddy (Nick Moran), Tom (Jason Flemyng), Bacon (Jason Statham) and Soap (Dexter Fletcher). Eddy and his three friends enter a high-stakes card game with a local gangster named "Hatchet" Harry (P.H. Moriarty). They lose the game and must repay the debt in a week or face serious consequences. To make up for their loss, the foursome decide to pull off a heist. But things don't go as planned and they find themselves in a web of deceit, double crosses, and danger. With the help of their friend-turned-informant, "Borstal" (Vas Blackwood) they must race against time to pay of their debt and survive. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a stylish and clever crime caper, filled with twists and turns, and a stellar cast. The film marked Ritchie's directorial debut and became a cult classic and one

From Martin Campbell, starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Casino Royale is a 2006 action spy film based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name. It is the twenty-first film in the James Bond movie franchise and the first to star Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. After receiving his double-O status and license to kill, Bond goes on his first mission as a 00 Agent. He is tasked with defeating a banker to terrorists in a high stakes poker game at the Casino Royale in Montenegro. The film follows Bond as he fights his way through dangerous encounters with Le Chiffre, a powerful banker to terrorists, and uncovers a sinister terrorist plot that threatens international security. Along the way, he also meets and falls in love with Vesper Lynd, a treasury agent assigned to keeping an eye on the money Bond must use in the poker game. Casino Royale combines thrilling action sequences, amazing stunts, and a thrilling soundtrack to create an unforgettable Bond experience.

From Jean-Pierre Melville, starring Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Guy Decomble
Rated PG

Bob le Flambeur is a French crime drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville in 1956. Bob, an aging gambler, and his friend Anne plan to rob a casino in Deauville. Bob and his gang meticulously prepare for the heist, but their plans are foiled when their informer is arrested. Bob is forced to use his own money to finance the robbery, and soon finds himself in trouble with the police. Meanwhile, Anne, who is a former prostitute, starts a relationship with a young gambler. In the end, the robbery fails, and Bob is arrested, but he manages to escape with Anne. The film ends with Bob and Anne starting a new life together. The film explores themes of loyalty, justice, and morality, and has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the criminal underworld.

From Robert Altman, starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Rene Auberjonois, William Devane
Rated R

McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a 1971 American Revisionist Western film directed by Robert Altman and starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows the story of McCabe (Beatty), an American gambler and entrepreneur who arrives in the small, muddy mining town of Presbyterian Church, Washington in the Pacific Northwest. He quickly teams up with the sharp-tongued Mrs. Miller (Christie), a prostitute, to set up a business dealing in gambling and prostitution services. McCabe and Mrs. Miller's success leads to their becoming powerful figures in the town, but their newfound power brings about the attention of corporate interests, leading to a violent showdown between the two entrepreneurs and their corporate adversaries. The film is noted for its use of a series of long takes, its cinematography, and its soundtrack.

From Aaron Sorkin, starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera
Rated R

From John Dahl, starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich
Rated R

From John Cassavetes, starring Ben Gazzara, Timothy Carey, Seymour Cassel, Robert Phillips
Rated R

From Directors: Norman Jewison, Sam Peckinpah, starring Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Edward G. Robinson, Karl Malden
Rated TV-14

From David Mamet, starring Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, Lilia Skala
Rated R

From Robert Altman, starring George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles
Rated R

From Aki Kaurismäki, starring Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen, Tuomari Nurmio
Rated Not Rated

From Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene
Rated PG

From Jon M. Chu, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan
Rated PG-13

From Douglas Tirola, starring Karen Abbott, Peter Alson, Nick Brancato, Humberto Brenes
Rated Not Rated

From Joe Carnahan, starring Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta, Joseph Ruskin
Rated R

From Kar-Wai Wong, starring Norah Jones, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Chad R. Davis
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, starring Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Reynolds, Yvonne Landry, Anthony Howard
Rated R

From Damian Nieman, starring Joe Nicolo, Carl Mazzocone Sr., George Tovar, Frank Medrano
Rated R

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, André 3000, Vincent Pastore
Rated R

From Joe Swanberg, starring Jake Johnson, Rony Shemon, Morgan Ng, Edward Kaihatsu
Rated TV-MA

From Greg Francis, starring Beau Mirchoff, Ron Perlman, Giancarlo Esposito, Titus Welliver
Rated TV-14

From Andrew Dominik, starring Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy
Rated R

From Paul Schrader, starring Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Zak Penn, starring Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Dennis Farina, Cheryl Hines
Rated R