This classic poker movie follows the journey of Matt Damon’s Mike McDermott (see what they did there?), a law student and “reformed” gambler who gets back into the poker world to help a friend in need. With intense action sequences, breathtaking scenery, and a touch of romance (of course), Casino Royale was everything we could have hoped for to start the new era.īefore there was Molly’s Game, there was Rounders. Daniel Craig’s debut as 007 sees him as the suave and sophisticated secret agent as he takes on Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a terrorist financier who uses a high-stakes poker game to launder his money.
The James Bond franchise has always been associated with high-stakes gambling (and martinis – shaken not stirred), and Casino Royale takes this to a whole new level. With an impressive cast including Hollywood favorites, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts with their unsurprisingly witty interactions, Ocean’s Eleven is a must-watch for any fan of this – admittedly – very specific genre.
This heist film follows Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his star-studded team of 11 expert thieves as they attempt to rob not just one, but three Las Vegas casinos at the same time. No casino movie list would be complete without mentioning the iconic Ocean’s Eleven.
