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2017    2 Std., 21 Min.Drama, Biography
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Molly Bloom ist eine junge talentierte Skifahrerin und die große Hoffnung der USA bei den Olympischen Spielen, doch nach einer schweren Verletzung muss sie ihre Karriere notgedrungen aufgeben. Auch ihr Jurastudium schmeißt Molly wenig später hin und landet über Umwege schließlich in der Welt des Underground-Pokers. Schnell erkennt sie, dass sie ein Talent für die Organisation der illegalen Wettbewerbe hat und stellt schließlich ihr eigenes Pokerturnier auf die Beine – der Beginn einer langen Karriere. Zu Mollys Klientel zählen prominente Gesichter aus Hollywood, Sportstars, einflussreiche Geschäftsmänner sowie auch – allerdings ohne Blooms Wissen – die russische Mafia. Dadurch findet das große Geschäft eines Tages ein jähes Ende – mitten in der Nacht wird Molly vom FBI verhaftet. Als ihr einziger Verbündeter entpuppt sich ihr Strafverteidiger Charlie Jaffey. Er ahnt, dass in Bloom mehr steckt, als in den Boulevard-Blätter geschrieben steht.
Regie Aaron Sorkin
  • Jessica ChastainMolly Bloom
  • Idris ElbaCharlie Jaffey
  • Kevin CostnerLarry Bloom
  • Michael CeraPlayer X
  • Jeremy StrongDean Keith
  • Chris O'DowdDouglas Downey
  • J.C. MacKenzieHarrison Wellstone
  • Brian d'Arcy JamesBad Brad
  • Bill CampHarlan Eustice
  • Graham GreeneJudge Foxman
  • Justin KirkJay
  • Angela GotsB
  • Natalie KrillWinston
  • Stephanie HerfieldJesse
  • Madison McKinleyShelby
  • Joe KeeryTrust Fund Cole
  • Michael KostroffLouis Butterman
  • Claire RankinMother
  • Victor SerfatyDiego
  • Whitney PeakStella
  • mickerdoo24. November 2025
    Quick, interesting, sexy and romanticized. Chastain was perfect. Elba and Cera were great touches. Costner surprises. Like Bonnie and Clyde.
  • Cyndria19. März 2026
    Stuck in one room the entire time became less and less appealing. I started to feel like I was being lectured about poker. I think skiing was the best part.
  • Joe G18. Dezember 2025
    The film is entertaining and engaging, but it is ultimately undermined by an imposed sense of morality, a framework ill-suited to a story rooted almost entirely in immorality. The film strains to pass judgment where observation would have been more effective, and in doing so dulls what could have been a sharper, more disciplined work. The recurring Crucible motif, in particular, feels forced and overstretched, asking the audience to accept a moral parallel the film never earns. The larger issue is Sorkin’s limitations as a director, or his inability to balance writing and directing at the same time. His familiar strengths remain on the page, but their execution on screen never fully materializes. The film attempts a fast, Sorkin-style pace, but it feels restrained when compared to his earlier work. Sorkin’s writing often benefits from another filmmaker translating his dialogue into action, rhythm, and visual clarity. Even with Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain, the dialogue frequently feels unanchored, and the pacing never reaches the sharpness his material usually demands. Despite its shortcomings, the film is unmistakably Sorkin, for better and worse. And while it’s difficult to imagine this project in anyone else’s hands, it reinforces the sense that he remains a writer first.
  • Jeremey13. Juli 2025
    “It started with ski boots and ended with subpoenas.” Pre-flop: Thought I had pocket aces: ambition and immunity. Didn’t notice the IRS in the blinds. Flop: Celebs. Lawyers. Feds. I smiled. Raised. Turn: One bad call. One unpaid debt. One player folds — the others call backup. River: No help. No out. Just my name in the center of the table. Showdown: I never played their game. They played mine. But I’m the only one walking away without chips — and without lies.
  • qmechan27. Januar 2025
    Searching for income, Miss Molly Made millionaire gamblers quite jolly. She kept raising the stakes The cops put on the brakes Ending her high-rolling folly.
  • Hakihiko16. Dezember 2024
    High Stakes and Sharp Wit: A Great Game by Jessica Chastain! Molly's Game is a sharp, fast-paced drama that keeps you hooked from start to finish, and much of its success is owed to Jessica Chastain's stellar performance. She embodies Molly Bloom with a fierce, magnetic energy, perfectly capturing her character's intelligence, ambition, and vulnerability. Chastain balances the glamorous high-roller world of underground poker with the emotional weight of Bloom's personal struggles, delivering a portrayal that's both captivating and complex. Aaron Sorkin's script is equally impressive-snappy, clever, and filled with the rapid-fire dialogue he's known for. The film moves with a propulsive energy, with scenes that crackle with tension and wit. While the story of poker might not seem inherently thrilling, Sorkin's screenplay, combined with Chastain's commanding presence, elevates the material to a gripping character study. The film is occasionally bogged down by exposition, but its tight structure and sharp editing keep it engaging. Supporting performances, particularly from Idris Elba, add depth, but it's Chastain who truly owns the screen. In short, Molly's Game is a sleek, stylish drama with top-tier acting and a script that crackles with intelligence. An easy watching for anyone who loves character-driven stories with real bite.

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