Croupier (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Croupier is a thriller and drama film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 94 minutes. “Life's a gamble...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.
Who’s in it. Croupier stars Clive Owen as Jack Manfred, Kate Hardie as Bella, Alex Kingston as Jani De Villiers and Gina McKee as Marion Nell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Croupier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Croupier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Croupier tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Croupier (1998)?
- In US, Croupier is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Croupier worth watching?
- Croupier holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Croupier?
- Croupier stars Clive Owen, Kate Hardie, Alex Kingston, Gina McKee and Nicholas Ball.
- When was Croupier released?
- Croupier was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.