
The Gambler
You Got To Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold Em...
Directed by Dick Lowry
Produced by Ken Kragen Productions
A lighthearted Western adventure centered on a gambler's quest to find his estranged son, blending humor, camaraderie, and classic frontier action.
This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.
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Questions people ask
Is The Gambler easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is The Gambler sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is The Gambler scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does The Gambler end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is The Gambler violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like The Gambler
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Gambler
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Gambler, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Gambler, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Gambler, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































