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    Molly's Game

    • 20172017
    • RR
    • 2h 20min
    IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    152K
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    POPULARITY
    1,583
    473
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    Jessica Chastain in Molly's Game (2017)
    Aaron Sorkin annotates the theatrical trailer for 'Molly's Game' to give you more insight to his movie.
    Trailer2:12
    5 Videos
    99+ Photos
    BiographyCrimeDrama

    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.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.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.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.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
    Top credits
    • 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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 415User reviews
    • 372Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 51 nominations total

    Videos5

    Trailer With Commentary From Director Aaron Sorkin
    Trailer 2:12
    Trailer With Commentary From Director Aaron Sorkin
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:07
    Trailer #2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:30
    Trailer #1
    A Guide to the Work of Aaron Sorkin
    Clip 5:24
    A Guide to the Work of Aaron Sorkin
    Lucille Ball's Lasting Legacy & Her Biopic Details
    Clip 4:15
    Lucille Ball's Lasting Legacy & Her Biopic Details

    Photos332

    Jessica Chastain and Khalid Karim in Molly's Game (2017)
    Jessica Chastain in Molly's Game (2017)
    Chris O'Dowd and Jessica Chastain in Molly's Game (2017)
    Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain in Molly's Game (2017)
    Dawn Olivieri at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Dawn Olivieri at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Jessica Chastain at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Aaron Sorkin at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Jessica Chastain at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Aaron Sorkin and Jessica Chastain at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Jessica Chastain at an event for Molly's Game (2017)
    Samantha Isler at an event for Molly's Game (2017)

    Top cast

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    Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain
    • Molly Bloomas Molly Bloom
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Charlie Jaffeyas Charlie Jaffey
    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Larry Bloomas Larry Bloom
    Michael Cera
    Michael Cera
    • Player Xas Player X
    Jeremy Strong
    Jeremy Strong
    • Dean Keithas Dean Keith
    Chris O'Dowd
    Chris O'Dowd
    • Douglas Downeyas Douglas Downey
    J.C. MacKenzie
    J.C. MacKenzie
    • Harrison Wellstoneas Harrison Wellstone
    Brian d'Arcy James
    Brian d'Arcy James
    • Bradas Brad
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Harlan Eusticeas Harlan Eustice
    Graham Greene
    Graham Greene
    • Judge Foxmanas Judge Foxman
    Justin Kirk
    Justin Kirk
    • Jayas Jay
    Angela Gots
    Angela Gots
    • Bas B
    Natalie Krill
    Natalie Krill
    • Winstonas Winston
    Stephanie Herfield
    Stephanie Herfield
    • Jesseas Jesse
    Madison McKinley
    Madison McKinley
    • Shelbyas Shelby
    Joe Keery
    Joe Keery
    • Trust Fund Coleas Trust Fund Cole
    Michael Kostroff
    Michael Kostroff
    • Louis Buttermanas Louis Butterman
    Claire Rankin
    Claire Rankin
    • Motheras Mother
    • Director
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • Writers
      • Aaron Sorkin(written for the screen by)
      • Molly Bloom(based on the book by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —STX Entertainment
    trialpokerlawyerplaying cardsfemale protagonist432 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Deal with her.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, drug content and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It's widely believed that "Player X" is based on Tobey Maguire.
    • Goofs
      The house can't decide to take a rake (cut of the pot) in the middle of a poker hand. The players would revolt. A rake must be established with some advance notice. It's usually in force before any play begins.
    • Quotes

      Molly Bloom: To whoever answered that the worst thing that can happen in sports is getting 4th place in the Olympics: Seriously? Fuck you.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jessica Chastain/Timothée Chalamet/Justin Verlander & Kate Upton/A Dap-Kings Tribute to Sharon Jones (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Velvet Noose
      Written by Whitney Petty and Molly Sides

      Performed by Thunderpussy

    User reviews415

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    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.
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    • borromeot
    • Dec 14, 2017

    FAQ1

    • Who is Player X in real life?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Molli o'yini
    • Filming locations
      • Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • STX Entertainment
      • Huayi Brothers Pictures
      • The Mark Gordon Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,780,744
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,349,967
      • Dec 31, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $59,284,015
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 20min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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