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Croupier

1998·Movie
1h 34min·R

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Life's a gamble...

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.
Neo-NoirUnderworldCharacter StudyMoral AmbiguitySlow-Burning SuspenseIntrigue and DeceptionExistential ThemesStylish Cinematography

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Questions about Croupier

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Where can I stream Croupier legally?

Croupier is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Croupier worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Croupier rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Croupier?

1 h 34 min

Croupier runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Croupier?

Critics85
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Croupier higher (85) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Croupier in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Croupier?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Croupier in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.