5 Poker Movies

Poker is one of the most popular games in the world and in this article we will guide you through five poker movies. We hope you like!

The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

Probably the oldest film, but the most coveted in this theme. Know that all actors and actresses were trained by a experienced poker player, where he went through all the honest and dishonest ways to win at poker. This narrative is about a young player, with a lot of talent for cards, who dreams of beating an old poker player.

Shade (2003)

This film features big names in Hollywood cinema, such as Sylvester Stallone. He appears as “The Dean”, the pope of the game, in a movie where he is confronted by a talented group of young players who intend to steal the title of best player.

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story (2003)

This is a biographical film that tells the life story of Stu Ungar, a player who became known in the American media as The Kid. Stu Ungar, was champion of the poker championship three times. This work shows the entire trajectory from the beginning to the big stages.

Maverick (1994)

This film is a classic in the world of poker for bringing the first references of the game: the wild west. Mel Gibson is Bret Maverick in the film, who needs money to compete in a poker championship. For that he needs to resolve some outstanding issues with the western world.

Jennifer Harman – Poker Queen

Jennifer Harman is one of the biggest names when it comes to women’s poker, in a world dominated by men. In this documentary, we learn not only about the player’s trajectory but also how she can deal with the, especially younger, competition.