Top Casino Movies
We will briefly review the 7 best movies where the main focus is gambling or casinos. Get to know the popular 7 movies about casinos. We also invite you to read the article about the best poker movies.
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Rounders (1998)
One of the few movies that seriously portrays the game of poker. Created just before the poker boom of the 2000s, this film quickly became a cult classic and popularized the term “Rounder” in English, meaning a person seeking high-stakes games in different cities.
The film depicts the life of talented poker player Mike McDermott, whose main goal is to win the World Series of Poker. After losing a $30,000 bankroll in just one hand, Mike vows to quit poker, but everything changes when his friend nicknamed “Worm” gets out of prison.
Mike returns to the poker world to protect his friend and help repay his debts.
IMDb rating: 7.3
Casino (1995)
Directed by Martin Scorsese (author of Wolf of Wall Street and Goodfellas), the film Casino follows the traditional narrative lines of this director – the film is based on a true story, which is closely related to the activities of the criminal world.
The plot follows the inner workings of casinos in the seventies and eighties. Members of the Chicago mafia send Sam Rothstein to Las Vegas to increase the profits of their casinos. Although this plan succeeds, Sam soon needs protection.
This protection brings more problems than solutions – soon unknown robberies and other crimes begin, and the FBI gets involved in the entire operation.
IMDb rating: 8.2
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a film whose quality critics cannot agree on. Some critics view this film as a complete cinematic tragedy, while others consider it worthy of the title of cinema classic, but one aspect unites this film – it is not boring.
This film offers viewers a brief glimpse into the life of writer Hunter S. Thompson.
The plot follows American journalist, writer, and known hedonist Raoul Duke (Hunter S. Thompson) and his friend, lawyer Dr. Gonzo (Oscar Zeta Acosta), as they aim to write an article about the Mint 400 motorcycle race.
The characters in this film squander the entire advance meant for writing the article on various drugs, experience numerous adventures, and eventually end up in Las Vegas.
This city is portrayed in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” as dangerous, cruel, and very far from the American dream.
IMDb rating: 7.6
21 (2008)
One of the first films to bring the game of Blackjack and the opportunities to profit from it to the public is 21.
This film is based on a true story and follows the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Blackjack team. It consists of one of the mathematics professors who forms a secret card-counting team.
Every weekend, these people travel to Las Vegas and use card counting and signal systems to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars. Of course, along with large amounts of money, power, and the pleasures of Las Vegas, come internal team conflicts, casino pursuits, and a host of other problems.
IMDb rating: 6.8
Croupier (1998)
“Croupier” is a unique film about casinos, as it shows the perspective of a croupier rather than a gambler. This film is made in a neo-noir style and incorporates many aspects of detective films.
The main character, Jack Manfred, dreams of becoming a writer, but his life is heading in the wrong direction. Unable to find a suitable way to change his life, Jack takes a job as a croupier. This job quickly leads him down paths that first violate work ethics and rules, and later become criminal.
IMDb rating: 7.1
Casino Royale (2006)
The twenty-first Bond film is quite well-rated and even considered the best Bond film of the D. Craig era.
As the title suggests, the action takes place in a casino. More importantly, one action scene is even dedicated to a tense poker game.
The movie Casino Royale takes place at the beginning of James Bond's career as agent 007. The British secret agent is looking for Le Chiffre – the banker to the world's terrorists, who is organizing a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale in Montenegro, where the winnings would be used to fund terrorist activities.
British intelligence MI6 sends their best agent to stop this villain. Throughout the action, actor Daniel Craig's character is accompanied by Vesper – a woman whom he falls in love with. The agent gets to the poker table, but will he succeed in stopping the villain from executing his plan?
IMDb rating: 8.0
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Another colorful movie that may not be directly related to poker, but is very enjoyable for those interested in casinos or gambling activities. Danny Ocean is the main character of the film, released on parole from prison.
As soon as he is released, the main character starts looking for old acquaintances and new friends to carry out an ambitious plan – to rob the vault of casino business magnate Terry Benedict's Las Vegas Casino.
The three largest casinos in the gambling capital (“Mirage,” “Bellagio,” and “Mirage”) share a common vault, and the thieves simply cannot let such an opportunity slip by. With a highly sophisticated and precise plan, Danny Ocean and his ten accomplices (Ocean's Eleven) get to work!
Summary of the Best Casino Movies
Gambling is an activity that releases a lot of adrenaline, but don't forget to pay attention to when to stop playing.
The stories of the best casino and poker movies were created based on the life experiences of real people, just like you. From these stories, learn how to avoid gambling addiction and what technologies can help during games – especially when sitting at a virtual card table in front of other players.
Also, enjoy the great work of directors and professional actors.
