The Card Counter (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, The Card Counter is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 111 minutes. “He's Playing the Hand He Was Dealt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk. But keeping Cirk on the straight-and-narrow proves impossible, dragging Tell back into the darkness of his past.
Who’s in it. The Card Counter stars Oscar Isaac as William 'Tell' Tillich, Tye Sheridan as Cirk Baufort, Willem Dafoe as Maj. John Gordo and Tiffany Haddish as La Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Card Counter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M 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 Card Counter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Card Counter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Card Counter (2021)?
- In US, The Card Counter 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 Card Counter worth watching?
- The Card Counter holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Card Counter?
- The Card Counter stars Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe, Tiffany Haddish and Alexander Babara.
- When was The Card Counter released?
- The Card Counter was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.