Top 10 Card Game Action Films

Description: Set in the Depression-era, this film features a young poker prodigy challenging the legendary Lancey Howard in a high-stakes five-card stud game.

Fact: The film's title refers to the nickname given to Steve McQueen's character, who was known for his poker prowess.

Description: A comedic take on the classic Western, 'Maverick' follows a charming con artist who enters a high-stakes poker tournament to win a fortune, all while dodging various adversaries.

Fact: Mel Gibson's character, Bret Maverick, is based on the television series of the same name, which aired from 1957 to

Description: A tale of redemption through poker, 'Rounders' follows Mike McDermott as he navigates the underground world of high-stakes poker to help his friend pay off a debt.

Fact: The film's poker scenes were meticulously researched to ensure authenticity, with real-life poker players like Johnny Chan making cameos.

Description: While not strictly about card games, this film features a croupier who becomes entangled in a heist, with scenes involving blackjack and other casino games.

Fact: Clive Owen's performance in this film helped launch his career, earning him critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination.

Description: William H. Macy plays a "cooler" whose bad luck affects the gamblers around him, but when he falls in love, his luck changes, leading to a showdown at the blackjack table.

Fact: The film won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Description: Eric Bana stars as a professional poker player who must overcome personal demons and family issues to compete in the World Series of Poker.

Fact: The film was shot during the actual World Series of Poker, providing an authentic backdrop for the story.

Description: This James Bond reboot features a high-stakes poker game that sets the stage for espionage and action. Bond must outwit Le Chiffre in a tense Texas Hold'em match to save the world.

Fact: Daniel Craig was the first actor to play James Bond since Pierce Brosnan, and this film marked a darker, more realistic take on the character.

Description: Based on the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team, this film showcases the team's use of card counting to win millions in Las Vegas casinos, all while dodging security and personal conflicts.

Fact: The real-life MIT Blackjack Team was active in the 1990s, and the film's depiction of their techniques is quite accurate.

Description: Paul Schrader's latest work, this film revolves around a former military interrogator turned professional card player, who uses his skills to navigate the gambling world and confront his past.

Fact: Oscar Isaac learned to play poker for the role, and the film features a unique blend of psychological drama and card game action.

Description: Mark Wahlberg stars as a literature professor with a gambling addiction, leading him into a dangerous spiral of debt and high-stakes poker games.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, but with a modern twist and a different ending.