Art mimics life, so the saying goes. As such, it would be remiss of the movies not to reflect gambling and casino in their blockbusters. Casino-themed movies have had their fair share on the box office hit list; think of Casino Royale.
We look at some of the great gambling movies available for you to stream on Netflix.
The List
Netflix is a great platform to binge-watch, so if you feel the need to watch others play winning hands or lose it all at the blackjack tables, here are your top five movies to satisfy you.
21
Based on a book (with a lot of embellishment), this movie follows a blackjack team who plan a heist using card counting techniques. The truth in the story is that the MIT blackjack team beat the house for nearly ten years, using smarts and maths. This movie stars Kevin Spacey, Jacob Gad, and Kate Bosworth.
Mississippi Grind
This one is from Marvel filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck; it is a lighthearted, fun movie starring Ryan Reynolds (Curtis) and Ben Mendelsohn (Gerry). We follow them as they drive south to play in a New Orleans poker game with a big potential payout. They play in different casinos with varying results; the movie is old school and a bit melancholy but worth the watch.
Bugsy
This 1991 classic follows Bugsy Siegel, a gangster who has an epiphany about the future of the mob and then travels to Sin City intending to own his casino. This eventually happens later on in the movie, but not without a lot of drama and action in between. The film also shows the intricacies of opening a casino and all the hard work behind the scenes. This can also inspire you to log online to nettikasinot-ilman-rekisteröitymistä.com and dive into the world of gambling. Warren Beatty does a wonderful job as the passionate Bugsy.
Oceans Eleven
Remade from the original Oceans eleven, filmed in 1960, this is a great movie; it has everything, drama, action, romance, and a bit of comedy. Danny Ocean (Clooney) assembles a team to pull a $150 million heist on a casino owner who is dating his ex. The stellar cast certainly did not disappoint, starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt, the stellar cast certainly did not disappoint.
Casino
This movie stars Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, and Jo Pesci, Martin Scorsese directs it, and that alone should compel you to watch it. It is set in the ’70s and ’80s and centers around Sam Rosenthal, the owner of the Tangiers Casino.
Molly’s Game
Molly’s Game (2017) is based on her autobiography of the same title. It follows the real story of the 26-year-old woman behind the worlds’ highest stakes and exclusive poker games in the underground scene.
It’s a Wrap
The latest offering in cinemas is The Card Counter starring Oscar Isaac and Tiffany Haddish.
Oceans Eleven and Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig, have the highest gross earnings for a gambling movie; Oceans eleven grossed $450 million (production budget $85 million) and Casino Royale $600 million (production budget $150 million).