Rounders

Rounders

1998 · 121 min · EN · R · 7.0 (1,932 votes)
Dir. John Dahl · Starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Turturro, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich, Famke Janssen · Music Christopher Young

Trust everyone... But always cut the cards.

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Poker addict Mike McDermott knows the game inside out, but loses his money one night in a game to Russian-American gangster Teddy KGB. Promising his partner Jo he'll give up, he meets up with best friend Lester 'Worm' Murphy, just out of prison and owing lots of money to the wrong kind of people. McDermott becomes his co-guarantor and now there's only one way to raise the money, the pair have to get back into the game.

VIBE

This is a slick, street-smart ride through the high-stakes world of underground poker. It's a tense, propulsive experience fueled by quick wits and the constant hum of risk. Expect a cool, gritty atmosphere where loyalty is tested and every decision carries immense weight, perfect for a late-night dive into a dangerous game.

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