Casino Jack

2010·Movie
1h 48min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic515.1Rotten Tomatoes39%34%

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Honor. Integrity. Principles. Everything is negotiable.

Based on a true story, a hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.
Political SatireTrue StoryLobbyist CorruptionWashington D.C.Fast-PacedMoral DecayCynical HumorCrime & Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Jonnie Katz, George Hickenlooper, Martin Walters
Written by:
Norman Snider
Produced by:
Dana Brunetti, D.J. Carson, Bill Marks
Composed by:
Jonathan Goldsmith

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Casino Jack

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Casino Jack worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Casino Jack rated?

RStrong languageDrug useViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and violence.

How long is Casino Jack?

1 h 48 min

Casino Jack runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Casino Jack based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Casino Jack?

Critics45
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 45 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Casino Jack much the same way.

Was Casino Jack a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Casino Jack in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Casino Jack?

42ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKDO+28

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Casino Jack in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Casino Jack use?

Affably EvilConspicuous ConsumptionThe DragonHypocriteLighter and SofterThe LoadWhy Don't You Just Shoot Him?Native American CasinoWhite-Collar CrimeToo Dumb to Live

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Casino Jack, including Affably Evil, Conspicuous Consumption, The Dragon.

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