The Gambler_
"The only way out is all in"
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Gambler earned $39.2M worldwide on a $25.0M budget — a 57% return on investment.
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Year context
The Gambler was released 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (20)
Mark Wahlberg
Jim Bennett
John Goodman
Frank
Brie Larson
Amy Phillips
Michael Kenneth Williams
Neville Baraka
George Kennedy
Ed
Jessica Lange
Roberta
Richard Schiff
Jeweler
Andre Braugher
Dean Fuller
Emory Cohen
Dexter
Domenick Lombardozzi
Big Ernie
Anthony Kelley
Lamar Allen
Alvin Ing
Mister Lee
Da'Vone McDonald
Neville's Muscle
Griffin Cleveland
Young Jim
Omar Leyva
Valet
Steve Park
Number 2
Chil Kong
Blackjack Dealer #1
Amin Joseph
Neville's Bookkeeper
CS
Cjon Saulsberry
Neville's Posse
TM
Teebone Mitchell
Neville's Posse
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$25.0M
Budget
$39.2M
Revenue
+57%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1,518 votes)
Popularity
25
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$39,171,130
Profit
+$14,171,130
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Gambler about?
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who directed The Gambler?
The Gambler was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The cast of The Gambler includes Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams, George Kennedy.
How much did The Gambler make at the box office?
The Gambler earned $39,171,130 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $25,000,000.
What is the rating of The Gambler?
The Gambler has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1,518 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Crime
Drama
KEYWORDS (7)
gambling
gun
professor
beating
gambler
loan shark
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