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21

2008·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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They proved the Vegas Blackjack System was beatable...by beating the hell out of it.

Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club of five students, Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa to count cards at blackjack.
Heist ThrillerCard CountingCollege DramaHigh StakesGreed and TemptationFast-PacedBased on True EventsLas VegasStudent Scheme

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Where can I stream 21?

In the United States, you can rent or buy 21 from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 105 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 21 worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is 21 okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was 21 a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$160 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $160 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What tropes does 21 use?

Race LiftViva Las Vegas!Once More, with ClarityLecture as ExpositionDrink-Based CharacterizationNumber TwoWriters Cannot Do MathProduct PlacementExercise ExcuseGood with NumbersKarma HoudiniThis Is Gonna Suckand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Race Lift, Viva Las Vegas!, and Once More, with Clarity.