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Casino

1995·Movie
2h 59min·R
IMDb8.2Metacritic738.3Rotten Tomatoes79%93%

Where to watch

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Casino fingerprint

Relentless energy, masterful craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, games, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

No one stays at the top forever.

In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
Epic Crime SagaMafia Power Dynamics70s Las Vegas CorruptionVisceral ViolenceBetrayal & DownfallMasterful DirectionIntense Character StudyGritty RealismDecadence & DestructionNon-Linear Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Scorsese, Joseph P. Reidy, Karen Golden
Written by:
Martin Scorsese, Nicholas Pileggi, Nicholas Pileggi
Produced by:
Joseph P. Reidy, Ellen Lewis, Michael J. Burmeister
Composed by:
Robbie Robertson, Eugene Gearty, Lewis Goldstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Casino

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Casino legally?

PrimeYouTube TVTubi TV

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

Is Casino worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Casino rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Casino?

2 h 59 min

Casino runs 2 h 59 min.

Is Casino 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?

Critics76
Audiences86

Not quite. Audiences rate Casino higher (86) than critics (76). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Casino a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$116 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Casino in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Casino?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Casino in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Casino use?

The Farmer and the ViperDated HistoryEpic MovieAx-CrazyBriefcase Full of MoneyAll Girls Want Bad BoysKilled Mid-SentenceVillain with Good PublicityBlatant LiesWhat Happened to the Mouse?End of an AgeCluster F-Bomband 230 more

TV Tropes lists 242 storytelling tropes for Casino, including The Farmer and the Viper, Dated History, Epic Movie.