# Maverick (1994)

> A charming frontier gambler hustles for a place in a high-stakes poker tournament while outwitting rivals and partnering with an equally slippery woman.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4553

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Western
- Director: Richard Donner
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene, Alfred Molina, James Coburn, Dub Taylor, Geoffrey Lewis
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110478/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, breezy, charming, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A charming gambler navigates the wild west, where wit is mightier than the sword.

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