Molly's Game
Seen it?2017 | 141 min | Drama, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Casino or Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a high-stakes, international poker game.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$59 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
- Jessica ChastainMolly Bloom
- Idris ElbaCharlie Jaffey
- Kevin CostnerLarry Bloom
- Michael CeraPlayer X
- Jeremy StrongDean Keith
- Chris O'DowdDouglas Downey
- J.C. MacKenzieHarrison Wellstone
- Brian d'Arcy JamesBad Brad
- Bill CampHarlan Eustice
- Graham GreeneJudge Foxman