The Center of the World_
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
Starring
Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
6 countries
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Google Play
3 countries
YouTube
2 countries
Prime Video
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Center of the World was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Overview
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer ...
The Center of the World is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (19)
Molly Parker
Florence
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Longman
Carla Gugino
Jerri
Shane Edelman
Porter
Karry Brown
Lap Dancer
Alisha Klass
Pandora Stripper
Mel Gorham
Roxanne
LN
Lisa Newlan
Porn Site Woman
JM
Jason McCabe
Pete
TM
Travis Miljan
Dog Owner
JS
Jerry Sherman
Old Man
Pat Morita
Taxi Driver
Balthazar Getty
Brian Pivano
RL
Robert Lefkowitz
Motel Manager
JL
John Lombardo
Gondolier
KF
Kathy Florez
Maid
Ian Gomez
Delivery Man
Ron Nicolosi
Coffee Shop Worker (uncredited)
JR
James Reese
Police Officer (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Center of the World about?
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
How long is The Center of the World?
The Center of the World has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Center of the World?
The cast of The Center of the World includes Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino, Shane Edelman, Karry Brown.
What is the rating of The Center of the World?
The Center of the World has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 82 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance