The Cincinnati Kid (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, The Cincinnati Kid is a drama film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 102 minutes. “He'd take on anyone, at anything, anytime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
Who’s in it. The Cincinnati Kid stars Steve McQueen as Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid"), Edward G. Robinson as Lancey Howard, Ann-Margret as Melba Nile and Karl Malden as Shooter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Cincinnati Kid has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cincinnati Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cincinnati Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cincinnati Kid (1965)?
- In US, The Cincinnati Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cincinnati Kid worth watching?
- The Cincinnati Kid holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cincinnati Kid?
- The Cincinnati Kid stars Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden and Tuesday Weld.
- When was The Cincinnati Kid released?
- The Cincinnati Kid was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.