The Gambler (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2014, The Gambler is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Rupert Wyatt, running about 111 minutes. “The only way out is all in” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
Who’s in it. The Gambler stars Mark Wahlberg as Jim Bennett, John Goodman as Frank, Brie Larson as Amy Phillips and Michael Kenneth Williams as Neville Baraka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Gambler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ 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 Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gambler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gambler (2014)?
- In US, The Gambler is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Gambler worth watching?
- The Gambler holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gambler?
- The Gambler stars Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams and Jessica Lange.
- When was The Gambler released?
- The Gambler was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.