The Grand
An unruly poker tournament becomes a showcase for eccentric gamblers, improvised rivalries, and documentary-style absurdity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- absurdist
- witty
- casual comedy night
- game night
What critics said
Critics found flashes of comic ingenuity in the poker satire but generally agreed that many of its jokes miss.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story presents eccentric tournament competitors through documentary-style coverage of an actual poker event.
The film is explicitly constructed as an improvisational comedy with a group of competing character players.
The poker tournament places casino heir Jack Faro, eccentric players, and strained relationships into one performative public contest.
Poker strategy, personal desperation, and flamboyant contestant personas are treated as comic spectacle.
Films like The Grand, and why
Best in Show
improvisational mockumentary comedy built around eccentric personalities and deadpan interviews
A Mighty Wind
ensemble mockumentary using awkward competition, satirical observation, and improvised humor
Rounders
gambling-centered comedy combining ensemble eccentricity, competition, and broad satire
Movie Details
- Director
- Zak Penn
- Release Date
- 2007-06-07
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (100)
Cast
- Woody Harrelson
- Werner Herzog
- Dennis Farina
- David Cross
- Cheryl Hines
- Richard Kind
- Chris Parnell
- Jason Alexander
- Ray Romano
- Mike Epps
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- FlixFling
- Rent
- FlixFling
- Buy
- FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Grand about?
- An unruly poker tournament becomes a showcase for eccentric gamblers, improvised rivalries, and documentary-style absurdity.
- What is The Grand like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Grand as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Grand violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Grand.
- What did critics think of The Grand?
- Critics found flashes of comic ingenuity in the poker satire but generally agreed that many of its jokes miss.
- Which films are like The Grand?
- Films with a similar feel include Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and Rounders.
- How long is The Grand?
- The Grand runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Grand?
- In United States, The Grand streams on FlixFling.
