For many, movies about gambling are a pleasure to watch as they offer a spark of thrill, excitement and unpredictability altogether while the cinematic ambience of decks of cards, banknotes, smoking and whiskey make it even more appealing for audiences.
This guide intends to outline the highest-ranking movies about betting with a short description of the main message and starring actors. For those who consider gambling a hobby these movies would definitely become a joy to watch. But even having fun doesn't mean that making informed choices is irrelevant, and the variety of sports markets on DraftKings keeps this process as straightforward as finding an exciting series on Netflix.
1. Eight Men Out
Released in 1988, this movie is about the Chicago White Sox, whose members were charged with bribery for deliberate loss in the World Series. The director of the film conveys the morale and temptation of the betting realm, chronicling the so-called 1919 Black Sox scandal.
2. The Color of Money
Being the oldest movie in our list, “The Color of Money” (1986) is directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman. The movie conveys the story of a former pool hustler and his young apprentice who play high-stakes pool matches across different parts of the country. As the story unfolds, they face a number of obstacles and adventures that alter their view of life. The bottom line of the plot is about understanding the extremity of ups and downs the pool has to offer and how to maintain human qualities along the way.
3. Molly’s Game
This film may become revolutionary in your perception of poker gender-wise. This cinematic work tells a true story of Molly Bloom who becomes an experienced poker player who not only stakes high, but also hosts one of the biggest underground poker games for the most affluent walks of life, consisting of politicians, celebrities, and even the Mafia. If you feel a lack of adrenaline rush, this movie will push you to gamble yourself, so watch out!
4. Kakegurui
Kakegurui is a Netflix anime series about a school that imposes gambling and ranks its students based on their score with those on the top being treated with more respect. The captivating nature of this series will keep you glued to the screen and on the edge, making you fall in love with the leading characters who become more mature towards the end.
5. Uncut Gems
“Uncut Gems” is another Netflix film released in 2019 that became a nonsense on the streaming platform. The movie stars Adam Sandler as a character named Howard Ratner, who is a compulsive gambler and owner of a jewelry store. In order to get rid of his debts, he makes a decision to steal a costly gem, but tries to keep his relationships and personal life away from this affair. In this movie, many critics consider Sandler's appearance on screen as his best performance, which proves him to be not only a good comedian, but also a solid actor outside of the humorous realm.
Final Words
We hope we have managed to gather the movies that will provide you with a vicarious experience of the gambling abyss that gamblers tend to fall into in real life. We believe these movies will serve as an entertainment rather than as a source of inspiration to take a similar action.