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Lay the Favorite

2012Movie1 h 34 minR

ComedyDrama
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic384.7Rotten Tomatoes18%19%

A drama movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

How far can a losing shot take you?

A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.

Feels like

  • Las Vegas
  • Gambling
  • Sports Betting
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Fast-Paced
  • Pop Culture References
  • Situational Comedy
  • Based on True Story

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
D.V. DeVincentis
Produced by
Randall Emmett, D.V. DeVincentis, Paul Trijbits
Music by
James Seymour Brett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 22, 2012 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
June 22, 2012
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
46 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lay the Favorite?"

Questions about Lay the Favorite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lay the Favorite?

PrimefuboTVPhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeStarzPlex

In the United States, Lay the Favorite streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, Starz, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Lay the Favorite worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (38 out of 100) than critics (28).

Will Lay the Favorite make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Lay the Favorite?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Lay the Favorite a box office flop?

Budget$26 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $26 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 6% of its budget.