I will go first with the John Wick 4 Killer poker scene and of course Casino Royale. Not looking for movies with plots completely based on card playing.(like 21) Please post your favourite scenes. Cheers

  • NevelioKrejall@ttrpg.network
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    2 months ago

    I seem to recall Maverick(1994) having a good card game as a central plot element, which takes place on a river boat casino. It’s also just a really fun movie about three competing con artists (played by James Garner, Mel Gibson, and Jodie Foster).

    It’s been a few years since I’ve seen it, and it’s set in the old west, so sorry if it has any racisms I forgot about!

    • SanguinePar@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      I’ve only ever seen the end of Maverick, and my sole memory from it is that in a 4 or 5 person deal, every single player gets an exceptional hand, enough to more or less guarantee victory in 99% of hands dealt. Naturally, everyone goes all in and most of them regret it!

      • MajorHavoc@programming.dev
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        2 months ago

        It’s so great.

        And the scene is even better on a rewatch.

        Spoiler for Maverick

        Since the dealer is a cheater with their own motives, if I recall correctly.

  • NielsBohron@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    2 months ago

    Rounders has a young Matt Damon and Edward Norton and is entirely about gamblers making their living as poker players in the late 90’s or early 2000’s.

    It’s pretty good

    Edit: I just realized you said not entirely about cards, but I still highly recommend the movie. The plot revolves around cards, but it’s also about ambition and knowing when to cut off deadbeat friends

  • Elise@beehaw.org
    2·
    2 months ago

    The next generation has some poker scenes. There’s one episode where they are stuck in a simulation of a casino and can’t escape.