Top 7 Poker Movies

(3 votes, average: 2.33 out of 5)

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Poker is an exciting and unpredictable game, which has found fans all across the globe. Poker films are as unpredictable and exciting as the entertainment itself. They are shot in different genres and with varying focus on gambling in the plot: sometimes it unnoticeably passes through the whole flick, and sometimes it becomes truly momentous in the life story of characters.

We picked the best movies about the legendary game. Bluffing, intrigue, money, trophies – all this happens not only at the gaming table, but also in the lives of the main characters. All we have to do is to get comfortable, and to finally immerse ourselves into their stories!

Rounders

This film is generally considered to be one of the best movies about gambling, according to the players themselves. It revolves around a pair of cardsharps in the world of underground poker in America, played by young Matt Damon and Edward Norton. They are best friends and work great in tandem. This time they have to deal with their most serious opponents. As usual, the lives of the main characters are at a stake.

Molly’s Game

This movie is a nice screen version of Molly Bloom’s autobiographical book of the same name. This girl became known for organizing private games in the United States, where a host of Hollywood stars and many professional players entered her poker rooms. The picture perfectly conveys the atmosphere of such parties, where the development of the situation tends to be every bit as unpredictable as the gambling itself!

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Awesome movie with a great cast. Gangster motifs that were popular at the end of the 20th century. An uncensored and famously twisted plot and a healthy dollop of black humor are the main ingredients of this Guy Ritchie masterpiece. The story of four friends who have become dearer to each other after a major card loss is rated by moviegoers at 9 out of 10. The movie rarely shows the game itself, but the fact that it is the heart of the ploy undoubtedly justifies giving this film a good place on this list.

Casino Royale

In this movie, the famous intelligence agent receives his first task: part of this involves a responsible poker tournament with the leader of some terrorist groups. The tense game, exciting special effects, fights and expensive car chases ensure there is non-stop action throughout the entire film! This particular specimen of “Bondiana” is one of the three most profitable movies about agent 007!

The Cincinnati Kid

This is a real story about one of the best poker players since the Great Depression. Eric Stoner, nicknamed the Cincinnati Kid, wants to achieve success and respect among his fellow players. To do this, he needs to beat the old pro Lancey Howard. In order to win, he also needs to learn to deceive an opponent even if they have all the cards.

Maverick

This poker film is set in the Wild West. The lead character, Bret Maverick, is a charming and truthful player. He rarely bluffs and never cheats, and he wants to take part in a tournament with all his heart. Et voila! He does indeed manage to defeat all his rivals! All this happens in the Wild West, which means that it is not easy for anyone to take away his winnings. Bret has to find, collect, and save his prize to be able to take an advantage of it.

Asso

Adriano Celentano plays a gambler whose nickname is Asso. He plans to marry and give up poker. But on his wedding night, he leaves the beauty Sylvia and goes to the bar for a game. Here, he breaks a huge jackpot, but then he is killed. You would think this would have to be the end of the movie; but Asso loves his wife so much that he comes back to life and continues to protect his wife, trying to make sure she is well set up in life. Asso is a light-hearted comedy that lingers long in the memory.

This list of movies is far from complete. It’s no exaggeration to say that new ones are coming out every year – both entertainment films and documentaries. So it seems that poker has still maintained its power to engage an audience. The characters somehow manage to survive all the intricate twists and turns of the plots; presenting the role of a very different kind of hero, who is sitting comfortably at the table with some cards in his hands.