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Croupier

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1998 | 94 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Relay, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Hodges

  • Clive OwenJack Manfred
  • Kate HardieBella
  • Alex KingstonJani De Villiers
  • Gina McKeeMarion Nell
  • Nicholas BallJack Snr.
  • Alexander MortonDavid Reynolds
  • Paul ReynoldsMatt
  • Nick RedingGiles Cremorne
  • Barnaby KayCar Dealer
  • Rhona MitraGirl with Joint