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Bookies

2003·Movie
1h 28min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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Risk is the biggest rush.

Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention of organized crime.
Gritty Crime ThrillerHigh-Stakes HeistMoral AmbiguityUrban Decay AestheticPsychological Pressure CookerClass Warfare SubtextTense & UnforgivingCynical Worldview

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bookies legally?

Bookies is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bookies worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bookies rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bookies?

1 h 28 min

Bookies runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bookies?

Critics67
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Bookies higher (67) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bookies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bookies?

3CAFIUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bookies in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.