Movies and TvShows featuring "poker-game" theme.
The Iron Horse is an American Western television series that appeared on ABC from 1966 to 1968 and featured Dale Robertson as fictional gambler-turned-railroad baron Ben Calhoun. Costars included Gary Collins, Robert Random and Ellen Burstyn.
Kakegurui is set in an academy where students engage in intense gambling competitions. The story follows Yumeko Jabami, a prodigy gambler, as she disrupts the school's social hierarchy and challenges its student council president. With high-stakes poker games, psychological battles, and a focus on addiction, Kakegurui explores the thrill and dangerous consequences of gambling.
Abby, a college freshman, is determined to distance herself from her troubled past while also trying to resist her growing attraction to Travis, a charismatic bad boy. As time goes on, Abby and Travis become close friends which eventually leads to them falling in love. However, Travis is not interested in commitment and prefers one-night stands. Despite their differences, Abby and Travis must learn to trust each other and challenge their beliefs about relationships. Beautiful Disaster is a captivating story about two individuals overcoming their painful histories and finding solace in each other's arms.
After earning 00 status and a license to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission to defeat a private banker funding terrorists through a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale in Montenegro. Bond must rely on his cunning and gambling skills to come out on top.
Celebrity Poker Showdown is a celebrity game show on the cable network Bravo. It was a limited-run series in which celebrities played poker, and ran eight tournaments during its five-season run. In each show, five celebrities played a no limit Texas hold 'em tournament for charity. The winners of each qualifying game won a silver commemorative poker chip and advanced to the championship game. The winner of the championship game won the grand prize for his or her charity as well as a gold commemorative poker chip. Each tournament featured 25 celebrities and consisted of six episodes, five qualifying games and one championship game. In an interview with TV Guide, host Dave Foley said that a ninth tournament is not being produced, as Bravo did not order any new episodes.
Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. She encounters Evan, a mysterious young man who helps her, but she soon discovers his true identity. The fifth wave is a plot by the Others to manipulate and use the surviving humans as pawns. Cassie and her newfound friends must resist the fifth wave and fight for their survival.
Inseparable best friends AJ and Moose decide to run the local pool's snack shack after their plan to sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Things take a turn when they meet Brooke, an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big plans, and friendship, at risk.
A successful lawman named Wyatt Earp plans to retire in Tombstone, Arizona. However, his plans are disrupted when he learns that a group of vicious outlaw Cowboys run the town. With the help of his brothers and friend Doc Holliday, Earp takes on the Cowboys in a deadly showdown. Along the way, they face ambushes, shootings, and personal losses. Despite the challenges, Earp remains determined to bring justice to Tombstone, ultimately leading to a final confrontation with a notorious gunslinger named Johnny Ringo. In the end, Earp finds peace and settles down with his love, Josephine Marcus.
Andy, a 40-year-old virgin, faces pressure from his friends to lose his virginity. With their help, he goes on various hilarious encounters, but none of them work. Eventually, he meets Trish, and they hit it off. After a series of funny misadventures, they decide to wait until their 20th date to have sex. On their wedding night, they finally make love, and the movie ends with a joyful scene.
Risky Business is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film about a teenager named Joel Goodson who gets involved with a call girl named Lana while his parents are away. Joel turns his house into a brothel and tries to make enough money to repair his father's Porsche. As he navigates the world of prostitution and learns about life, love, and growing up, Joel also finds himself entangled in a risky business.
When two straight friends go on a cruise, they accidentally end up on a gay cruise and must pretend to be a couple to avoid scrutiny. Hijinks ensue as they navigate through misunderstandings and comedic mishaps.
A game show where stars compete at Texas Hold 'em to win a cash prize of 6000 Euros. They don't use playing cards, but they guess a question's answer, then bet according to the hints given per round.
Michael Clayton, a fixer for a prestigious law firm, investigates a class action lawsuit against a guilty chemical company. Along the way, he uncovers a conspiracy involving murder and corporate corruption.
Can't Buy Me Love follows the story of Ronald, a nerdy high school student who desperately wants to fit in. In a moment of desperation, he pays the popular cheerleader, Cindy, to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. However, as their fake relationship progresses, Ronald starts to face the consequences of his actions and realizes the true value of friendship and love. With an unforgettable cast of characters and a heartfelt storyline, Can't Buy Me Love explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage life.
In Atlantic City, a young woman becomes disillusioned with her life and gets involved with a gangster after stumbling upon a stash of stolen drugs. As their relationship develops, they navigate the dangerous world of the Philadelphia mob and the underground casino scene. Along the way, they encounter love, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions.
Mississippi Grind follows the journey of a middle-aged man named Gerry, who is deep in debt due to his gambling addiction. In a chance meeting, he crosses paths with Curtis, a young poker player who seems to have all the luck. Together, they embark on a road trip through the American South, visiting casinos, horse races, and poker games, hoping to turn their luck around. As they bond over their shared love for gambling, their friendship is put to the test as they face their own demons and make risky bets.
In 1936, a money runner carrying $11,000 is conned by three men. The mobster who was supposed to receive the money seeks revenge and one of the con men is killed. In Chicago, the partner of the deceased seeks help from an old friend to get revenge on the mobster and swindle him out of a large sum of money. They plan an elaborate con that involves cheating at a poker game and tricking the mobster into placing a large bet on a fixed horse race. In the end, they successfully con the mobster and escape with the money.
Lucky is an American dark comedy television series which ran for one season on FX Networks in 2003. The show starred John Corbett as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter, a professional poker player and gambling addict. The series was created by Robb Cullen and Mark Cullen. It was nominated for the 2003 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.
In the crime-ridden city of Galveston, Texas in 1978, a retired professional football player turned private detective is hired to investigate a missing person case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of corruption, drug trafficking, and murder. With the help of his trusty pet cat and his own detective agency, he races against time to solve the case before more lives are lost.
Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a Jewish-American vaudeville performer who rises to fame and finds love as she navigates the challenges of a stormy marriage and a career in showbiz. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Fanny's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway star and finding success in both her professional and personal life.