Lay the Favorite (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, Lay the Favorite is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 94 minutes. “How far can a losing shot take you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.
Who’s in it. Lay the Favorite stars Rebecca Hall as Beth Raymer, Bruce Willis as Dink Heimowitz, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Tulip Heimowitz and Joshua Jackson as Jeremy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Lay the Favorite has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Lay the Favorite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lay the Favorite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lay the Favorite (2012)?
- In US, Lay the Favorite is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 Lay the Favorite worth watching?
- Lay the Favorite holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lay the Favorite?
- Lay the Favorite stars Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joshua Jackson and Vince Vaughn.
- When was Lay the Favorite released?
- Lay the Favorite was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.