The Gambler (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, The Gambler is a tv movie and western film directed by Dick Lowry, running about 94 minutes. “You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.
Who’s in it. The Gambler stars Kenny Rogers as Brady Hawkes, Christine Belford as Eliza, Bruce Boxleitner as Billy Montana and Harold Gould as Arthur Stobridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Gambler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gambler tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gambler (1980)?
- In US, The Gambler is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Gambler worth watching?
- The Gambler holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould and Clu Gulager.
- When was The Gambler released?
- The Gambler was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.