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Gambit (2012)

โ€œA fake masterpiece. The perfect plan.โ€

5.5/10 ยท 743 votes 1h 29m pg-13 ComedyCrime

#213 of 232 films from 2012 #2672 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Michael Hoffman ยท Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Sidney Carroll

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Overview

An art curator decides to seek revenge on his abusive boss by conning him into buying a fake Monet, but his plan requires the help of an eccentric and unpredictable Texas rodeo queen.

Cast

Colin Firthas Harry Deane
Cameron Diazas PJ Puznowski
Alan Rickmanas Lionel Shahbandar
Tom Courtenayas The Major
Stanley Tuccias Martin Zaidenweber
Cloris Leachmanas Grandma Merle
Alex Macqueenas Mr. Dunlop
Joe Berrymanas Gas Station Cashier
Anna Skellernas Secretary Fiona
Lorna Brownas Couple Wife
Pip Torrensas Desk Clerk
Julian Rhind-Tuttas Xander
Selina Cadellas Dowager
Mike Nobleas Gunboy

Facts

Release dateApril 25, 2012
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Box office$1,203,942
IMDbtt0404978

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Questions

How long is Gambit?
Gambit runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Gambit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 743 votes, which places it #213 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 9%) and #2672 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Gambit?
Gambit was directed by Michael Hoffman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Best of Me (2014), One Fine Day (1996).
Who stars in Gambit?
Colin Firth as Harry Deane; Cameron Diaz as PJ Puznowski; Alan Rickman as Lionel Shahbandar; Tom Courtenay as The Major; Stanley Tucci as Martin Zaidenweber; Cloris Leachman as Grandma Merle.
What is Gambit rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gambit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4111.

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