The Cincinnati Kid
Seen it?1965 | 102 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Steve McQueenEric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")
- Edward G. RobinsonLancey Howard
- Ann-MargretMelba Nile
- Karl MaldenShooter
- Tuesday WeldChristian Rudd
- Joan BlondellLady Fingers
- Rip TornWilliam Jefferson Slade
- Jack WestonPig
- Cab CallowayYeller
- Jeff CoreyHoban