Top 10 Detective Gambling Movies

Description: Fast Eddie Felson, a pool shark, challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes game. The film delves into the psychology of gambling and the detective-like skills needed to outplay an opponent.

Fact: The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards and inspired the sequel "The Color of Money" in

Description: This film follows a young poker player, known as The Cincinnati Kid, who challenges the reigning poker champion in a high-stakes game. The plot is filled with deception, strategy, and the classic detective element of uncovering the opponent's secrets.

Fact: Steve McQueen, who played the lead, was an avid poker player in real life, adding authenticity to his role.

Description: Two grifters set up an elaborate con against a mob boss, involving a fake gambling operation. The film is a masterclass in deception and detective work, with the con itself being the ultimate puzzle to solve.

Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Description: A law student, Mike McDermott, returns to the world of underground poker to help his friend pay off a debt. The film delves into the psychology of gambling and the detective-like skills needed to read opponents.

Fact: The World Series of Poker bracelet worn by Matt Damon in the film is the actual bracelet won by Johnny Chan in 1987 and

Description: Jack Manfred, an aspiring writer, takes a job as a croupier in a London casino. His life becomes a blend of his writing and the real-life drama of the casino, where he must solve the mystery of a heist.

Fact: Clive Owen, who plays Jack, was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for this performance.

Description: Bernie Lootz, known as "The Cooler," has the uncanny ability to bring bad luck to gamblers. When he falls in love, his luck changes, leading to a series of events that require detective-like cunning to navigate.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Alec Baldwin's performance.

Description: Based on the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team, this film follows a group of students who use their mathematical skills to count cards and win millions in Las Vegas. Their success attracts unwanted attention, turning their venture into a high-stakes detective game.

Fact: The real-life MIT Blackjack Team was the subject of the book "Bringing Down the House" by Ben Mezrich, which inspired the film.

Description: William Tell, a former military interrogator turned professional gambler, gets involved in a revenge plot. His journey is filled with detective-like investigations into his past and the gambling world.

Fact: The film marks the second collaboration between director Paul Schrader and actor Oscar Isaac.

Description: Jim Bennett, a literature professor with a gambling addiction, gets entangled in a dangerous web of debt. The film explores his attempts to outsmart both his creditors and his own demons, making it a psychological detective story.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, but with a modern twist on the gambling addiction theme.

Description: A comedy-drama about a poker tournament where the stakes are high, and the players are all hiding something. The film is a comedic take on the detective genre, with each player trying to outwit the others.

Fact: The film features a large ensemble cast, including Woody Harrelson, David Cross, and Ray Romano.