The Gambler (2014) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Gambler (2014) — Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Streaming on Amazon Video, Apple TV S...
The Gambler (2014) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Da'Vone McDonald as Neville's Muscle
- Griffin Cleveland as Young Jim
- Omar Leyva as Valet
Why Watch The Gambler?
The Vibe: The Gambler is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller and crime and drama movie from 2014. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, and starring Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, The Gambler retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy movies that blends thriller with crime elements, The Gambler deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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