Win It All (2017)

A small-time gambler agrees to stash a bag for an acquaintance who is heading to prison. When he discovers cash in the bag, he can't resist the urge to dip into the funds.

Director:

Joe Swanberg

Writers:

Jake Johnson, Joe Swanberg

Stars:

Jake Johnson, Rony Shemon, Morgan Ng

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jake Johnson	...	Eddie
Rony Shemon	...	Rony
Morgan Ng	...	Casino Door Man
Edward Kaihatsu	...	China Town Bartender
Adrian Jasso	...	Adrian
José Antonio García	...	Michael (as Jose A. Garcia)
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Ron
Kris Rey	...	Kris (as Kris Swanberg)
Jude Swanberg	...	Jude
Nicky Excitement	...	Nick
Arthur Agee	...	Arthur
Steve Berg	...	Berg
Cliff Chamberlain	...	Paul the Bartender
Keegan-Michael Key	...	Gene (as Keegan Michael Key)
Aislinn Derbez	...	Eva

Storyline

Eddie Garrett agrees to watch a duffel bag for an acquaintance who is heading to prison. When he discovers cash in the bag, he's unable to resist the temptation and winds up deeply in debt. When the prison release is shortened, Eddie suddenly has a small window of time to win all the money back.

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Plot Keywords:

gambling | twelve steps | addiction | anti hero | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Several of the actors play characters that share the same first name.

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Quotes

Gene: The fact that you're even thinking about this plan means that that bag is gonna be devoid of money in less than three weeks.
Eddie: Not true.
Gene: Absolutely.
Eddie: There is a happy ending on this one. Absolutely.
Gene: There can't be a happy ending. Because there has never been a happy ending for you.
Eddie: That's a loser's attitude.
Gene: Every story you ever told me, from the day I've met you has been about how you were here and then you ended up here.
Eddie: That's because you're my sponsor. What, am I just gonna tell you my glory stories?...
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Crazy Credits

There's a mid credits scene.

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Connections

References The Blues Brothers (1980)

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Soundtracks

Missing You
Written by Andre Gibson
Performed by Universal Togetherness Band
Courtesy of The Numero Group
By arrangement with Bank Robber Music

User Reviews

Gambling film of the year.

Netflix said I will give this a full score. Netflix was right. This is a film about a man who has no job and no prospects. He thinks he is a good gambler but he is not good at all. A friend/colleague is going to prison. The guy leaves the protagonist a bag and says in clear terms, don't open it. I'll take it back when I get out and give you $10k. Our protagonist agrees. But he can't help him self.

What follows is a funny, entertaining and hilarious ride. I loved this. This is like an Indie Swingers. This is Jake Johnson's best film since drinking buddies which I really liked. Raw and edgy. Fans of Rounders + Swingers + Owning Mahowny may appreciate it. Whereas Louis Ck fans might wanna try it too.

Why am I writing this review? The rating on IMDb is ridiculous and discouraging

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Win It All

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forager Films, Garrett Doubles Down, Netflix

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1