Here are some of the best casino movies of all time…

Casino Royale (2006)

This film is an all-time favourite and brings the tension of poker tables to your screen. It features the iconic James bond played by the talented Daniel Craige. In the film, he juggles saving the world whilst keeping up with an intense poker game agaisn’t his nemesis and other extremely wealthy people. The tensions are high because there is a lot at stake. And as we all know, when we see James Bond in a casino we are about to see some serious action.

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

We’ve chosen Ocean’s Eleven because it’s the most action-packed but all four franchises of this film are great. So make sure to check out Ocean’s 8 (2018), Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Maybe it’s time for an Ocean’s franchise movie marathon night? These films are all centred around a casino and a skilled crew that plan the biggest casino robberies of all time.

Casino (1995)

People love this movie because it’s set in old school Las Vegas, home to some of the biggest and most luxurious casinos. After all, it’s a city primarily known for its gambling and its buzzing nightlife. It’s inspired by the real-life story of Frank Rosenthal who managed many famous Las Vegas casinos for the Chicago mob. It’s full of tragedy and violence as you watch the mobs stories unfold and how they operate the casinos from behind the scenes.

The Gambler (1974)

The plot bases around a New York City English professor gambler, Axel Freed, who slowly gives his life over to gambling. It follows his severe gambling addiction and the detrimental effects this has on all aspects of his life. As he starts to fall into a downward spiral and lose everything he once had. And despite all this, still continues to gamble. It’s compelling and effective as the tension builds throughout until the final explosion.

California Split (1974)

This movie follows the story of when a casual gambler meets a professional one and dives deep into the gambling world like he’s never known it before. They form a close relationship and travel to many different casinos together in the hope of winning some big cash. Sometimes they win and sometimes they lose, but more often than not they strike gold. The film is set mainly in casinos and races and features a trip to Reno for the poker game of a lifetime.

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The film focuses on the famous musician Jackson (Bradley Cooper) and his struggles with fame and addiction. He meets the talented singer and songwriter Ally (Lady Gaga) after her performance in a downtown bar in Los Angeles. He’s memorised by her voice and believes that she will become a star. In the process of helping her music career, they both fall deeply in love. It follows the struggles of the music industry and the not so glamorous parts as Bradley continues to struggle. Allys devotion means she never gives up on him but Jackson realises his addictions are burdens on her.

2. Yesterday (2019)

This film tells the story of Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) a talented singer-songwriter whose dream is to become famous and tour the world. It takes us on his journey as he faces many struggles, including constant rejection, and begins to lose faith in his dreams. He’s frightened he’ll lose all of his passion and drive as it slowly fades away. Events take a shocking turn when he’s involved in a car accident and goes into a coma. When he awakens he discovers The Beatles never existed. The world has never heard of them. Confused but determined, he performs songs by the greatest band in history and becomes a sensation.

3. Walk the Line (2005)

This film is a tribute to the American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. Joaquin Phoenix plays Johnny Cash and beautifully reenacts pivotal points of his life and many performances all around the world. It gives insights into the struggles that Cash faced growing up with an alcoholic dad and the death of his older brother. He’s filled with resentment for his parents and believes that the wrong son was taken. This was the inspiration behind many of his most famous songs. He used his hardships to drive him to succeed and prove everyone wrong, especially his dad who didn’t believe he would.

4. The Doors (1991)

This film revolves around the story of Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer) and his journey to fame after becoming the lead singer in The Doors band. They quickly become a huge sensation and have to grow accustomed to fame. It highlights the struggles of the music industry in the ’90s and the prevalent drug culture. Slowly but surely he gets himself into a dangerous addiction that threatens his career and personal relationship. His band members and girlfriend are extremely worried and try to find ways to help him but are failing. Will he descend into darkness and lose everything that he has? or will he save himself.

5. The Young Ones (1961)

This film centres around the main protagonist British teenager Nicky (Cliff Richard) and his group of friends. They find that their youth club is in danger of being demolished and replaced with office blocks. To stop this from happening the town council says £1500 needs to be raised to pay the new owner. The only problem is, no one is overly bothered about saving the youth club apart from the boys. They decide to record a song about the youth club and put on a show to save the youth club. But are their musical skills good enough to raise enough money?

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1. Revenge (2018)

In Revenge, the main character Jen is on enjoying a romantic getaway with her boyfriend when two armed men gatecrash, attack them and leave her for dead. Unlucky for them, she survives and she isn’t letting the attack slide. The movie follows her mission to find the assailants whilst she overcomes many obstacles and lets nothing hold her back. They messed with the wrong women that’s for sure! Beware, there is a lot of blood and gore so this movie should definitely fall under the horror category.

2. Set It Off (1996)

This movie is based around four black women that all grew up without much money. After one of the women gets fired from her job she decides enough is enough. She discusses her constant finances and money struggles with her three friends who are in the exact same situation. They all live from paycheck to paycheck. So, after much discussion, they decide to take things into their own hands and plan a robbery that they hope will completely change their lives. And the main characters are played by some seriously talented female actors- Jade Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise.

3. Hidden Figures (2016)

This movie introduces three exceptionally intelligent African-American mathematicians. It tells the story of the struggles and discrimination that they have all faced their whole lives. Especially in the work environment. These women connect through their similar life experiences. They are the brains behind astronaut John Glenn’s launch into orbit yet still face racial and gender oppression at work. It’s clear that these women are bosses as they keep fighting and always come out on top. They don’t stop until they get the recognition and respect they deserve. They will not stay hidden.

4. The First Wives Club (1996)

This tells the story of three wives who are divorced by their husbands for younger models. And there’s one thing for sure, they are not going to let it slide easily. These women build a close relationship over this shared experience and want to seek revenge against all of the husbands. They are all distraught after years of doing everything for their husbands to just get dumped when a younger pretty woman comes along. But instead of sitting around wallowing in their own pity, they take matters into their own hands. They want justice and the husbands should be afraid.

5. Moana (2016)

This is a Disney movie that oozes female empowerment from the main female protagonist Moana Waialiki. Legend tells of a hero that is destined to find the demi-God and save the people and the island. It takes you on an adventure-filled journey in which she proves her worth and power. It’s a great movie, especially for young girls. Moana finds her voice and identity throughout her travels and learns how powerful she really is. She realises that anything she puts her mind to she can achieve. She shoots the stereotypical Disney princess in need of rescuing out of the sky. She’s a real badass that definitely doesn’t need saving.

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This film is based on the best-seller book Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer. It is inspired by the true story of a young boy who escapes a home full of domestic abuse and sets off into the wide alone. He sets off in his newly bought car with no plans and no clue of how to survive with no money. The only belonging he brings with him is a survival book and he starts to drive until as far as he can North. Eventually, he ends up in the Alaskan wilderness. He seeks adventure and thrills and to live his life to the full. It shows his dangerous but fulfilling journey as he loses himself in nature.

2. Crash (2004)

This film is about different racial worlds colliding. It tells the story of whites, blacks, Iranians, cops, criminals, rich, poor, powerful and powerless with the focus on racism within each community. It gives deep insights into each characters lives and the struggles they have all faced. All characters are faced with dangerous and life-changing situations in which they all react differently. It becomes evident that their behaviour deeply depends on their life experiences. In a world of injustice, people have to respond accordingly. When it comes to protecting your family and survival you have to make the right decisions.

3. Waking Life (2001)

This film is all based on dreams. The protagonist (Wiley Wiggins) and his dreams become so surreal it’s impossible to distinguish what was a dream and what is a reality. It’s a physiological thriller that gives deep insights into the meanings of dreams and will get you questioning where they really come from. The film takes you on a journey filled with adventure and mystery as it goes from one dream to another. Wiggins encounters many different interesting people in each dream that each teaches him something. He wants to find answers to his important questions about life and is determined to do so through his dreams.

4. The Truman Show (1998)

This film is based around the central character Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey). Truman was the first child to be legally adopted by cooperation. And little does he know, he is living his life as the central character on a live television show. He begins to clock on to the strange things happening around him, such as objects falling from the sky and starts to investigate. Should he just accept the reality he is presented with? or question it? What is your world was make-believe and everyone around you was pretending.

5. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The main protagonist Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is charged with the murder of two victims, his wife and her lover. Despite his claims of innocence, he is sentenced to serve two life sentences in prison back to back. They send him to the Shawshank Redemption Penitentiary to serve his sentence. It displays the incredibly tough prison conditions and brutality he faces during his stay. He forms many friendships, in particular Red (Morgan Freeman) and many of the prison guards. They develop a soft spot for Andy and the prisoners don’t look favourably to it.

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