The Card Counter

2020, Mystery & thriller/Drama, 1h 49m

221 Reviews 100+ Verified Ratings

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Led by Oscar Isaac's gripping performance, The Card Counter adds another weighty chapter to Paul Schrader's long inquiry into man's moral responsibility. Read critic reviews

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Even with a great cast and respected director, the slow and dreary Card Counter adds up to a disappointing letdown. Read audience reviews

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Movie Info

Redemption is the long game in Paul Schrader's THE CARD COUNTER. Told with Schrader's trademark cinematic intensity, the revenge thriller tells the story of an ex-military interrogator turned gambler haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions, and features riveting performances from stars Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan and Willem Dafoe.
  • Rating:
    R (Graphic Nudity|Brief Sexuality|Language|Some Disturbing Violence)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Paul Schrader
  • Producer:
    Braxton Pope, Lauren Mann, David M. Wulf
  • Writer:
    Paul Schrader
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $2.6M
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  • Distributor:
    Focus Features

Cast & Crew

Oscar Isaac
William Tell
Tiffany Haddish
La Linda
Tye Sheridan
Cirk
Willem Dafoe
Major John Gordo
Alexander Babara
Mr. USA
Bobby C. King
Slippery Joe
Ekaterina Baker
Sara
Bryan Truong
Minnesota
Dylan Flashner
Sergeant Hoskins
Joel Michaely
Ronnie
Amye Gousset
Judy Baufort
Billy Slaughter
Fiddle
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Screenwriter
Braxton Pope
Producer
Lauren Mann
Producer
David M. Wulf
Producer
Martin Scorsese
Executive Producer
William Sten Olsson
Executive Producer
Lee Broda
Executive Producer
Ruben Islas
Executive Producer
Stanley Preschutti
Executive Producer
Alexander Dynan
Cinematographer
Benjamin Rodriguez Jr.
Film Editing
Robert Turner
Original Music
Giancarlo Vulcano
Original Music
Ashley Fenton
Production Design
Christine Brandt
Art Director
Justin Hazen Williams
Set Decoration
Lisa Madonna
Costume Design
Susan Shopmaker
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Audience Reviews for The Card Counter

  • Dec 30, 2021
    Like all of Schrader's good movies, it unfolds like a tight and engaging short story. The Iraq War stuff plays really well here as it seems to have unfortunately faded from our cultural memory.
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  • Oct 05, 2021
    Weird but captivating story.
    Ed K Super Reviewer
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