Croupier

Croupier

Life's a gamble...

Directed by Mike Hodges

Produced by Film4 Productions, Little Bird

199894 min6.7 / 10

A neo-noir character study of a writer-turned-croupier whose detached observation of human weakness gradually pulls him into the moral and emotional quicksand of casino life.

Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer who to make ends meet, takes a job as a croupier. Jack remains an observer, knowing that everything in life is a gamble and that gamblers are born to lose. Inevitably, he gets sucked into the world of the casino which takes its toll on his relationships and the novel he is writing.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Croupier sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Croupier end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Croupier violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Croupier easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Croupier scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Croupier, and what each one shares →

Like Croupier

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Croupier

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Croupier, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Croupier, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Croupier, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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