Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2007, Ricky Jay Plays Poker is a history and documentary film directed by Jesse Dylan, running about 31 minutes. “Ricky Jay combines his talents as a sleight of hand expert, historian of cons and cheats” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This is the companion video to Ricky Jay's selection of poker tunes entitled "Ricky Jay plays poker." It features John C. Riley and other famous people, sitting around a table headed by the incomparable Mr. Jay, discussing poker, sleight of hand, and proposition bets.

Who’s in it. Ricky Jay Plays Poker stars Ricky Jay as Self, John C. Reilly as Self, J.J. Johnston as Self and Willie Garson as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ricky Jay Plays Poker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ricky Jay Plays Poker page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ricky Jay Plays Poker tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ricky Jay Plays Poker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ricky Jay Plays Poker worth watching?
Ricky Jay Plays Poker holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ricky Jay Plays Poker?
Ricky Jay Plays Poker stars Ricky Jay, John C. Reilly, J.J. Johnston, Willie Garson and Eddie Gorodetsky.
When was Ricky Jay Plays Poker released?
Ricky Jay Plays Poker was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.