The Poker House (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, The Poker House is a drama film directed by Lori Petty, running about 93 minutes. “Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.
Who’s in it. The Poker House stars Jennifer Lawrence as Agnes, Selma Blair as Sarah, Bokeem Woodbine as Duval and Chloë Grace Moretz as Cammie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Poker House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, 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 Poker House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poker House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poker House (2008)?
- In US, The Poker House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Poker House worth watching?
- The Poker House holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poker House?
- The Poker House stars Jennifer Lawrence, Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Grace Moretz and Sophi Bairley.