The Poker House
Seen it?2008 | 93 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lori Petty
- Jennifer LawrenceAgnes
- Selma BlairSarah
- Bokeem WoodbineDuval
- Chloë Grace MoretzCammie
- Sophi BairleyBee
- Casey TuttonSheila
- Jayce RyanDaniel
- Natalie WestDolly
- David Alan GrierStymie
- Andrew RothenbergClyde Senior