21 (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, 21 is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Luketic, running about 123 minutes. “They proved the Vegas Blackjack System was beatable...by beating the hell out of it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent, student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club. Students Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa in to count cards at blackjack.
Who’s in it. 21 stars Jim Sturgess as Ben Campbell, Kevin Spacey as Micky Rosa, Kate Bosworth as Jill Taylor and Aaron Yoo as Choi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 21 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $159.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 21 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 21 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 21 (2008)?
- In US, 21 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 21 worth watching?
- 21 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 21?
- 21 stars Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo and Liza Lapira.
- When was 21 released?
- 21 was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.