Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- cynical
- witty
- sardonic
- political movie night
- true crime viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an energetic and forthright political crime satire, though its execution and dramatic impact were uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film dramatizes lobbyist Jack Abramoff's real-world influence-peddling schemes and downfall.
Jack and his protégé attempt to monetize political connections and access in Washington.
The plot links lobbying schemes, political relationships, fraud, and failures of justice.
Jack's hot-shot public persona drives both his professional success and destructive schemes.
Films like Casino Jack, and why
The Wolf of Wall Street
shared docudrama treatment of political corruption, cynical humor, and morally compromised protagonists
American Hustle
shared focus on institutional corruption, financial schemes, and brisk satirical crime storytelling
Charlie Wilson's War
shared political intrigue, cynical tone, and dramatization of influence-peddling networks
Movie Details
- Director
- George Hickenlooper
- Release Date
- 2010-09-16
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (334)
Cast
- Kevin Spacey
- Kelly Preston
- Hannah Endicott-Douglas
- Rachelle Lefevre
- Barry Pepper
- Spencer Garrett
- Jon Lovitz
- Eric Schweig
- Yannick Bisson
- Maury Chaykin
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Casino Jack about?
- A slick Washington lobbyist turns access, deception, and political connections into a criminal empire that ultimately collapses under its own corruption.
- What is Casino Jack like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Casino Jack as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Casino Jack violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Casino Jack as moderate.
- What did critics think of Casino Jack?
- Critics generally found the film an energetic and forthright political crime satire, though its execution and dramatic impact were uneven.
- Which films are like Casino Jack?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, and Charlie Wilson's War.
- How long is Casino Jack?
- Casino Jack runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Casino Jack?
- In United States, Casino Jack streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
