Movies and TvShows featuring "sports-betting" theme.

Within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, follow an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.

Bookie (2023) is a TV show that follows a veteran bookie struggling to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, and co-workers.

The Ringer is a comedy film about a man named Steve Barker who pretends to be mentally challenged in order to enter the Special Olympics. He plans to rig the games by competing in events he knows he can win easily, but things don't go as planned. As Steve bonds with the other athletes, he realizes the importance of friendship and honesty.

Vanished genius boxer Kwon-sook and cold-hearted agent Tae-young risk all to defy match-fixing's clutches.

The Absent-Minded Professor follows the story of a bumbling professor who invents a substance that enables objects to defy gravity. Chaos ensues when others try to get their hands on the invention.

In 'Lay the Favorite', a professional gambler named Beth becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a journalist named Jeremy. As Beth navigates the ups and downs of her gambling career in Las Vegas, she must also navigate the complexities of her newfound love. With elements of comedy, drama, and romance, this movie explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the pursuit of happiness. Will Beth be able to balance her personal and professional lives, or will her choices lead to unforeseen consequences?

Fireball is a movie about a martial arts expert who has a twin brother. They both become involved in a dangerous underground sport called Fireball, which combines elements of kickboxing and basketball. As they compete in intense matches, they also uncover a plot involving sports betting and violence. The main character must use his skills to protect his brother and uncover the truth behind Fireball.

Frenchmen follows the lives of a group of friends in Paris as they navigate through romantic entanglements, marital separations, and the complexities of love and friendship. The movie takes a humorous and light-hearted approach to explore the ups and downs of various relationships, including those between older men and younger women, adulterous husbands and wives, and the challenges faced by divorced individuals. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the movie also delves into themes of freedom, jealousy, and the pursuit of eternal love. With its witty dialogue and charming characters, Frenchmen is a delightful comedy that offers a fresh take on the complexities of modern relationships.

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics is a gripping film that explores the violent underworld of yakuza, police corruption, and family relationships amidst a backdrop of assassination, gang wars, and sports-betting crackdowns. The story revolves around the police's efforts to combat the powerful mob boss and the chaos that ensues. With its realistic portrayal of violence and gripping storytelling, this movie is a must-watch for fans of action, crime, and drama genres.

During Hurricane Katrina, a high school basketball team and their coach face adversity and come together to win the state championship, bringing hope to their devastated community.

Frenchmen 2 is a comedy set in Paris and Cabourg, France. The story revolves around a group of friends and their romantic adventures, focusing on themes of love, friendship, and freedom. With a mix of humor and heart, the movie explores the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of happiness in the city of love.

Game and sports fan Bosse embarks on a crazy hunt for the big money on race tracks and football fields. Soon he is being hunted by the media and prosecutors. A series inspired by the real events that shook Sweden sports in the early 90s.

Streaker is a comedy movie set in Switzerland, where a streaker who owes money to a gambling debt gets caught up in a soccer game. With a mismatched bra and panties, the streaker becomes the center of attention and leads to hilarious situations. As the stakes rise, the streaker's life takes unexpected turns, including a romance with an undercover cop. This movie explores themes of gambling, relationships, and the world of streaking.

Hi-Life is a hilarious comedy about a man who gets caught up in a web of debt-collecting, lies, and mistaken identity. With Christmas approaching, he must navigate through a series of absurd situations, including encounters with a Santa Claus, his ex-girlfriend, and a mugger. With the help of his brother and a bartender, he tries to make things right while avoiding a dangerous bookie.

In 2007, when NBA referee Tim Donaghy got caught betting on games he worked, he said two men associated with the Gambino crime family - a bookie named Baba Battista and a drug dealer named Tommy Martino - threatened to kill his family if he didn't give them gambling picks. That's what Donaghy told the FBI, that's what he told 60 Minutes, and that's what he testified in court. But that's not what really happened. That's not even close. INSIDE GAME is the untold true story of one of the biggest scandals in sports history.

Point Blank follows the story of an undercover cop who forms an unexpected friendship while trying to take down the Serbian mafia involved in sports betting in Berlin, Germany.

Lucky Girl is a 2001 movie that revolves around a teenage girl with a gambling addiction. She descends into a dangerous world of debt, stealing, and double-crossing as she tries to satisfy her cravings. Along the way, her relationships with her friends and family are tested, and she must confront the consequences of her actions. The film explores the themes of addiction, family dynamics, and the potentially dark side of the gambling world.

Metastases (2009) is a crime drama film that follows the story of a man struggling with drug addiction, domestic violence, and unemployment. He navigates his way through a world filled with drugs, robbers, junkies, and violence, all while trying to maintain his friendships. Set in an urban setting, the film explores themes of alcoholism, violence, and the consequences of one's actions. With a foot chase, drug dealers, bookmakers, and sports betting, the story takes us through the streets of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sarajevo, and Croatia, where the protagonist becomes entangled in a dangerous world of drug smuggling and neo-nazism. Amidst all the chaos, he also deals with the neglect of his spouse and tries to find solace in places like a tennis court and a bar.

A martial artist tries to form a new life after leaving her husband who is a part of organized crime. But after her daughter is kidnapped, it's time for her to spring into action.

AA tennis bum (Tony Franciosa) and his Malibu Beach buddies hang out with a TV actress (Jacqueline Bisset) headed for trouble.