The only way out is all in
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
The Gambler (2014) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt, released on December 25, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson and Michael Kenneth Williams. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,607 ratings.
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Mark Wahlberg
as Jim Bennett
John Goodman
as Frank
Brie Larson
as Amy Phillips
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Neville Baraka
George Kennedy
as Ed
Jessica Lange
as Roberta
Richard Schiff
as Jeweler
Andre Braugher
as Dean Fuller
Emory Cohen
as Dexter
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Big Ernie
Anthony Kelley
as Lamar Allen
Alvin Ing
as Mister Lee
Directed by Rupert Wyatt, written by William Monahan and James Toback, produced by Mark Wahlberg, David Winkler and Irwin Winkler.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1,607 ratings.
Marky Mark try'na sell a watch to a stereotype made me kinda shame-laugh, and the last act was an improvement on the first two, but _The Gambler_ is not something I would recommend to, realistically, anyone at all. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Reviewed on January 20, 2019
As for me, that one-time film. It is interesting, it shows a great picture but that's all. I think that this film could be better if producer read more <a href="http://www.anniegetyourgunthemusical.com/">gold casino reviews</a> and understand who are the true gamblers and how they think. But it is a good movie and if you don`t have what to watch in the evening you could watch that film.
Reviewed on January 30, 2019
"_You're born as a man with the nerves of a soldier, the apprehension of an angel._" This movie works in some parts, and is messy in others. It's like a car crash I can't seem to avoid watching. I enjoy the gambling parts but have a hard time understanding the reason for his lunacy.
Reviewed on January 1, 2025
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The Gambler (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Essential and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Gambler (2014) includes Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams and George Kennedy. The film was directed by Rupert Wyatt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Gambler was released on December 25, 2014 and runs for 1h 51m.
The Gambler (2014) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1,607 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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