A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.
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Title: The Poker House (2008)
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1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jennifer Lawrence | ... | Agnes | |
| Javon Johnson | ... | 1st 'John' | |
| Sophi Bairley | ... | Bee (as Sophia Bairley) | |
| Bokeem Woodbine | ... | Duval | |
| Chloë Grace Moretz | ... | Cammie (as Chloe Grace Moretz) | |
| Casey Tutton | ... | Sheila | |
| Matthew Gerdisch | ... | Earl | |
| Robert Gerdisch | ... | Burl | |
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Lucas Ellman | ... | Clyde Junior |
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Kymberly Mellen | ... | Sheila's Mom (as Kimberly Mellen) |
| Andrew Rothenberg | ... | Clyde Senior | |
| Danielle Campbell | ... | Darla | |
| Selma Blair | ... | Sarah | |
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Jayce Ryan | ... | Daniel |
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Kirsten Mose | ... | Young Agnes |
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A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.
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Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid. See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, and disturbing content involving a minor including rape, sexual content and drug/alcohol abuse | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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1st 'John': [seeing her come in] Ah...
Agnes: [narrating] I race the sun home in the morning, and the moon up at night. There's just today, and then there's tonight. Anything can happen, then anything does. You get through it.
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Written by Michael Lloyd and Greg O'Connor
Produced by Michael Lloyd (uncredited), Greg O'Connor (uncredited)
Courtesy of Michael Music, Curb Songs and Music by Greg
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When Agnes walks into the building to play her basketball game, the camera and operator are visible in the glass doors through which she enters. See more »Quotes
[first lines]1st 'John': [seeing her come in] Ah...
Agnes: [narrating] I race the sun home in the morning, and the moon up at night. There's just today, and then there's tonight. Anything can happen, then anything does. You get through it.
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I Feel LoveWritten by Michael Lloyd and Greg O'Connor
Produced by Michael Lloyd (uncredited), Greg O'Connor (uncredited)
Courtesy of Michael Music, Curb Songs and Music by Greg
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Selma Blair is amazing in The Poker House as a drug-addicted prostitute who has her three daughters living with her. Jennifer Lawrence also gives a wonderful performance as the eldest daughter, Agnes who takes care of her two younger siblings. The Poker House is narrated by Agnes as she tries to deal with being 14 and living in a house where there is gambling, drugs, alcohol, and pimps. The story definitely pulls on the heart strings at times, but it does not overwhelm with sadness that it makes it hard to enjoy. It adds just the right amount of humor that three young girls can produce while being silly together. I honestly was shocked by how well the movie was produced and the character portrayal. The Poker House is definitely something I would recommend to my friends, as well as watch again.