The Gambler (2014) Parents Guide & Movie Info
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The Gambler - Family Review

Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.

Full Summary

Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.

2014 | 111 Minutes

Rated R for language throughout, and for some sexuality/nudity
IMDB: 6 ⭐️ Votes: 70,824

Content Warnings

  • Sexual Content
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  • Violence
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  • Profanity
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  • Intense Scenes
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