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The Gambler

1980·Movie
1h 34min·NR
61
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...

This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.
Classic WesternAdventure DramaFamily JourneyRoad Trip NarrativeGambling ThemeCharacter-Driven80s AmericanaRural LandscapeFound Family

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Where can I stream The Gambler legally?

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

Is The Gambler worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gambler rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Gambler?

1 h 34 min

The Gambler runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is The Gambler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Gambler?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gambler in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Gambler use?

All Girls Want Bad BoysBorn in the Wrong CenturyCloset ShuffleFacial HorrorFaux Affably EvilThe Gambling AddictThrowing the FightHope SpotLoan SharkGratuitous Italian

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Gambler, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, Born in the Wrong Century, Closet Shuffle.