High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
Seen it?2003 | 120 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Molly's Game or Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Based on the true story of the rise and fall of poker legend Stu "The Kid" Ungar.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by A. W. Vidmer
- Michael ImperioliStu 'Stuey' Ungar
- Renee FaiaAngela
- Michael NouriVincent
- Joe La DueDJ
- Steve SchirripaAnthony
- Evan BroderGoldstein
- Todd SusmanMax Ungar
- Jonathan PressYoung Stu
- Michael PasternakThe Stranger
- Peggy Walton-WalkerFlo Ungar