Molly's Game (2017)

A former Olympic-class skier builds a massive underground poker empire before facing the consequences of her high-stakes lifestyle.

The story

Molly Bloom, a former Olympic-class skier whose career ended due to injury, moves to Los Angeles and begins working as a manager for a high-stakes underground poker game. She eventually takes over the operation, building a lucrative empire that attracts some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful individuals, including movie stars and elite athletes. However, her success comes with significant risks as she navigates the complexities of illegal gambling and the influence of organized crime. As her empire grows in both Los Angeles and New York City, Molly must navigate the dangerous line between her ambitious ambitions and the legal consequences of her actions.

First release year

2017

Runtime (minutes)

141

Production countries

United States

Original languages

English

Directors

Aaron Sorkin

Writers

Aaron Sorkin · writer

Cast and characters

Jessica Chastain · Molly; Idris Elba · her lawyer; Kevin Costner · her father; Michael Cera · Player X; Jeremy Strong; Chris O'Dowd; Bill Camp

Genres

biographical; drama; crime

Themes

Ambition; Risk; Family Dynamics

Tone and mood

Intense; Fast-paced

Premise and plot tags

Biographical; Crime; Gambling

Source material / true-story basis

Molly's Game by Molly Bloom

Reception

The film received positive reviews, particularly praising the performances of the leads and the quality of the screenplay.

Reported review scores

Rotten Tomatoes · score: 82% · scale: percentage · review count: 304; Metacritic · score: 71 · scale: 100 · review count: 46

Awards and nominations

Golden Globe · Best Actress – Drama · nomination; Golden Globes · screenplay · nomination; Writers Guild of America Awards · screenplay · nomination; BAFTA Awards · screenplay · nomination; Producers Guild of America Awards · best-picture · nomination; American Cinema Editors · dramatic film editing · nomination; Denver International Film Festival · Career Achievement · win; Zurich Film Festival · Career Achievement · win

Production trivia

Aaron Sorkin made his directorial debut with this film.; The film was originally slated for a November 2017 release before moving to December.

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