Are You A Fan of Casino Movies? 8 Top Gambling Themed Movies To Watch

If you have watched a gambling-themed movie. Then you should know that it can involve a lot of suspense, and thrill, but it can also come with comedy, drama, or action, depending on the plot. So if you’re fan of casino movies, or you just enjoy playing in a casino or its online counterparts such as Slotxo, here are 5 gambling-themed movies for you to watch:

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
This remake of the 1960 film Ocean’s Eleven is part of the Ocean’s franchise. It features George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts.

The story centered on the planned heist by Danny Ocean (Clooney) and Rusty Ryan (Pitt), of the new lover of Tess Ocean (Roberts) named Terry Benedict (Garcia), a casino-owner.

3 more films have been released since Ocean’s Eleven, and in May 2022, a prequel was announced. The possibility of a sequel has also been around for some time.

Casino Royale (2006)
Another remake, now of the 1967 film Casino Royale, is part of the James Bond Series. In this film, Bond needs to play poker in an attempt to prevent Le Chiffre from fleeing. Bond is joined by Vesper Lynd, a foreign agent. Le Chiffre is known to be connected to some of the most dangerous terrorists globally so Bond is pressured to defeat him from making a run for it.

Casino (1995)
This film based on Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas by Nicholas Pileggi follows the story of Sam Rotstein (Robert de Niro), who has been asked to manage the operations of Las Vegas’ Tangiers Casino. Sharon Stone earned a Golden Globe Award for portraying Ginger McKenna, an antagonist in the film.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
This comedy film features Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke, and Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo, and revolves on the two’s journey through Las Vegas while under the influence of mescaline.

The Hangover (2009)
The Hangover is a 2009 comedy film and the first installment in The Hangover Trilogy that features Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha. In this film, Doug Billings (Bartha) was about to get married and there was a bachelor party which involved Phil Wenneck (Cooper), Stu Price (Helms), and Ana Garner (Galifianakis). Billings became missing so the three had to look for him so that his wedding could proceed.

21 (2008)
21 is a movie that features the temptations that gambling has on its players. Ben Campbell (portrayed by Jim Sturgees), needed to fund his medical tuition, and upon the invitation of his professor, goes to Las Vegas.

Rain Man (1988)
Rain Man is a 1988 comedy-drama film which stars Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt, and Dustin Hoffman as Raymond, the other son of Babbitt’s father, the latter having died and leaving his estate to Raymond, while he was only left with a classic 1949 Buick Roadmaster and rose bushes. Raymond has savant syndrome and autism, and was used by Charlie to count Blackjack cards in Las Vegas. The film has taken home a number of awards including 4 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay.

The Gambler (1980)
This 1980 television film was based on the song with the same title by Kenny Rogers. The story revolves on Brady Hawkes (portrayed by Rogers), a gambler who is trying to reunite with his son Jeremiah (portrayed by Ronnie Scribner). Brady Hawkes meets Billy Montana (portrayed by Bruce Boxleitner), a poker player which he saves from cheaters and becomes friends with.

The film has received an Eddie Award, and was followed by 4 sequels.