Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesMovies must feature poker prominently.
List of the best poker movies ever. All of the top poker films have been included, but if you believe we missed one please feel free to add your favorite poker films to the list of best poker movies yourself. With its high stakes and rivalries (play your opponent, not the cards), poker is a seed for drama and has begat some of the best poker movies with its non-stop action.
What are the top poker movies? Gambling has been with us for millennia, and it's become the fodder for some of the best poker films to hit the big screen. Small wonder then that it has found a foothold within our movie lexicon or that poker films are rated as some of the best films of all time. Whether you're ready to bet or fold, if you enjoy poker then these poker movies are the movies for you!
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Casino
Sharon Stone, Robert De NiroReleased: 1995
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
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Casino is a 1995 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with... more
2Rounders
Matt Damon, Edward NortonReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Dahl
Rounders is a 1998 American drama film about the underground world of high-stakes poker, directed by John Dahl, and starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. The film follows two friends who need to... more![]()
3Maverick
Mel Gibson, Jodie FosterReleased: 1994
Directed by: Richard Donner
Maverick is a 1994 Western comedy film directed by Richard Donner and written by William Goldman, based on the 1950s television series of the same name created by Roy Huggins. The film stars Mel... more![]()
4The Sting
Paul Newman, Robert RedfordReleased: 1973
Directed by: George Roy Hill
The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in September 1936, involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters to con a mob boss. The film was directed by George Roy Hill, who had directed... more
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5The Cooler
Alec Baldwin, Maria BelloReleased: 2003
Directed by: Wayne Kramer
The Cooler is a 2003 romantic drama film directed by Wayne Kramer. The original screenplay was written by Kramer and Frank Hannah. In old school gambling parlance, a casino "cooler" is an unlucky... more![]()
6Croupier
Clive Owen, Rhona MitraReleased: 1998
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Croupier is a 1998 British film starring Clive Owen as a croupier, and was directed by Mike Hodges. It was the released on DVD by Alliance Atlantis in Canada and Image Entertainment in the USA. The... more![]()
7Shade
Sylvester Stallone, Jamie FoxxReleased: 2003
Directed by: Damian Nieman
Shade is a 2003 neo-noir crime drama starring Stuart Townsend, Gabriel Byrne, Thandie Newton, Jamie Foxx, Roger Guenveur Smith, Melanie Griffith and Sylvester Stallone. The film follows a trio of... more- 8
Molly's Game
Jessica Chastain, Idris ElbaReleased: 2017
Directed by: Aaron Sorkin
Molly's Game is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Based on the memoir by Molly Bloom, the film tells the true story of an Olympic-class skier (Jessica Chastain) who ran... more ![]()
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Kevin Spacey, Kate BosworthReleased: 2008
Directed by: Robert Luketic
21 is a 2008 American drama film directed by Robert Luketic and stars Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth, Liza Lapira, Jacob Pitts, and Aaron Yoo. The film is inspired by... more![]()
10Atlantic City
Susan Sarandon, Burt LancasterReleased: 1980
Directed by: Louis Malle
Atlantic City is a 1980 French-Canadian romantic film directed by Louis Malle. Filmed in late 1979, it was released in France and Germany in 1980 and in the United States in 1981. The script was... more![]()
11Casino Royale
Alessandra Ambrosio, Eva GreenReleased: 2006
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Casino Royale is the twenty-first film in the Eon Productions James Bond film series and the first to star Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. Directed by Martin Campbell and written... more![]()
12wiabux addedLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Sting, Jason StathamReleased: 1998
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a 1998 British comedy thriller film written and directed by Guy Ritchie. The story is a film involving a self-confident young card sharp who loses £500,000 to a... more- 13
The Card Counter
Oscar Isaac, Willem DafoeReleased: 2021
Directed by: Paul Schrader
The Card Counter is a 2021 American crime drama film directed by Paul Schrader. William Tell (Oscar Isaac) is a gambler who tries to reform a young man who is seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from... more - 14Wayne Roux added
Lucky You
Robert Downey Jr., Drew BarrymoreReleased: 2006
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
Lucky You is a 2007 drama film directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, and Robert Duvall. The film was shot on location in Las Vegas. The screenplay was by Hanson and Eric... more ![]()
15Siskel And Ebert Jr addedRain Man
Tom Cruise, Dustin HoffmanReleased: 1988
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Rain Man is a 1988 American drama film directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. It tells the story of an abrasive and selfish yuppie, Charlie Babbitt, who discovers... more![]()
16wiabux addedThe Cincinnati Kid
Ann-Margret, Steve McQueenReleased: 1965
Directed by: Norman Jewison
The Cincinnati Kid is a 1965 American drama film. It tells the story of Eric "The Kid" Stoner, a young Depression-era poker player, as he seeks to establish his reputation as the best. This quest... more![]()
17High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
Pat Morita, Michael NouriReleased: 2003
Directed by: A. W. Vidmer
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story is a 2003 biopic focusing on the life of American professional poker and gin player Stu Ungar. Stuey is the film's alternate title. The film features cameos from... more![]()
18The Grand
Shannon Elizabeth, Woody HarrelsonReleased: 2008
Directed by: Zak Penn
The Grand is an improv comedy film directed by Zak Penn. The film has an ensemble cast including Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, Chris Parnell, Werner Herzog, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, David... more![]()
19Pokerrookie addedDeal
Shannon Elizabeth, Burt ReynoldsReleased: 2008
Directed by: Gil Cates Jr.
Deal is a 2008 poker crime drama film starring film actor Burt Reynolds, with Bret Harrison, and Shannon Elizabeth. It tells the story of a former poker player who tutors a younger player. The film's... more![]()
20A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Henry Fonda, Burgess MeredithReleased: 1966
Directed by: Fielder Cook
A Big Hand for the Little Lady is a 1966 Technicolor western film, made by Eden Productions Inc. and released by Warner Bros. The movie was produced and directed by Fielder Cook from a screenplay by... more![]()
21RobertoMansi addedRegalo di Natale
Diego Abatantuono, George EastmanReleased: 1986
Directed by: Pupi Avati
Regalo di Natale is a 1986 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Pupi Avati. It entered the 43° Venice Film Festival, in which Carlo Delle Piane won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. For his performance... more
22RobertoMansi addedLa Rivincita Di Natale
Diego Abatantuono, George EastmanReleased: 2004
Directed by: Pupi Avati
La rivincita di Natale is a 2004 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Pupi Avati. It is the sequel of the 1986 film Regalo di Natale.... more
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