Molly's Game (2017)

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Director:

Aaron Sorkin

Writers:

Aaron Sorkin (written for the screen by), Molly Bloom (based on the book by)

Stars:

Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 44 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Chastain	...	Molly Bloom
Idris Elba	...	Charlie Jaffey
Kevin Costner	...	Larry Bloom
Michael Cera	...	Player X
Jeremy Strong	...	Dean Keith
Chris O'Dowd	...	Douglas Downey
J.C. MacKenzie	...	Harrison Wellstone
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Brad
Bill Camp	...	Harlan Eustice
Graham Greene	...	Judge Foxman
Justin Kirk	...	Jay
Angela Gots	...	B
Natalie Krill	...	Winston
Stephanie Herfield	...	Jesse
Madison McKinley	...	Shelby

Storyline

Molly Bloom, a beautiful young Olympic-class skier, ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans, and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.

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Plot Keywords:

female stockinged leg | mini skirt and heels | short skirt with heels | thin woman | pumps | 

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Taglines:

Deal with her.

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Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug content and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Facebook Instagram

Country:

China Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Apuesta maestra

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Gross USA:

$28,780,744, 8 March 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

STX Entertainment,Huayi Brothers Pictures,The Mark Gordon Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

140 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

It's widely believed that "Player X" is based on Tobey Maguire.

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Goofs

When Molly sits with her dad after skating, she drinks from a styrofoam cup. In the next shot, she has the cup down.

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Quotes

Molly Bloom: A survey was taken a few years ago that asked 300 professionals one question, "What's the worst thing that can happen in sports?" Some people answered losing a game 7, and other people said getting swept in the 4. Some people said it was missing the world cup, and some Brazilians said it was losing to Argentina. Not just in the world cup. Anytime, ever in any contest. But one person answered that the worst thing that can happen in sports is 4th place at the Olympics.

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Connections

Referenced in Sean Bradley's First Reaction: 90th Academy Awards - Nominations (2018)

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Soundtracks

Say Hello 2 Heaven
Written by Chris Cornell
Performed by Temple of the Dog
Published by You Make Me Sick I Make Music
Courtesy of A&M Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Clinically sharp

The focus is clear and yet cold and distant unless Idris Elba is on the frame. He is a human with his complexities but without barriers. He is open, accessible. Jessica Chastain is a technical marvel to be admired but it is hard, very hard to warm up to her. I felt I needed to see in her what Idris Elba saw and I could do it with my head but not my heart. In any case, it is a brilliant performance. Aaron Sorkin writes and directs this time with remarkable self confidence. The film, like the script is clinically sharp, surgical actually. I bet it's also a great read. For Aaron Sorkin's fans and I count myself as one, this is a must.