Lay the Favorite(2012)
How far can a losing shot take you?
Lay the Favorite Synopsis
A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.
Lay the Favorite (2012) is a drama and comedy film directed by Stephen Frears, released on June 22, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Joshua Jackson. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 256 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- D.V. DeVincentis, Beth Raymer
- Producers:
- George Furla, Anthony Bregman, Randall Emmett
- Cinematographer:
- Michael McDonough
- Composer:
- James Seymour Brett
- Production:
- Emmett/Furla Films, Likely Story, Ruby Films, Jackson Investment Group, Lipsync Productions, Random House Films, Wild Bunch
- Budget:
- $26,350,000
- Revenue:
- $1,576,687
- Status:
- Released
Lay the Favorite (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lay the Favorite before you stream it.
Lay the Favorite Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rebecca Hall
as Beth Raymer
Bruce Willis
as Dink Heimowitz
Catherine Zeta-Jones
as Tulip Heimowitz
Joshua Jackson
as Jeremy
Laura Prepon
as Holly
Frank Grillo
as Frankie
Wayne Péré
as Scott
John Carroll Lynch
as Dave Greenberg
Vince Vaughn
as Rosie
Corbin Bernsen
as Jerry
Wendell Pierce
as Dave the Rave
Joel Murray
as Darren
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by D.V. DeVincentis and Beth Raymer, produced by George Furla, Anthony Bregman and Randall Emmett.
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Lay the Favorite Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 256 ratings.
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Lay the Favorite – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lay the Favorite online?
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Lay the Favorite (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lay the Favorite?
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The main cast of Lay the Favorite (2012) includes Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joshua Jackson and Laura Prepon. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lay the Favorite released?
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Lay the Favorite was released on June 22, 2012 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Lay the Favorite worth watching?
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Lay the Favorite (2012) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 256 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lay the Favorite?
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Yes. The official Lay the Favorite trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.