The Gambler
New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gambler
Where can I watch The Gambler in the United States?
The Gambler is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Gambler?
The Gambler scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Gambler?
The Gambler stars James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky, and Jacqueline Brookes. Karel Reisz is the director.
How long is The Gambler?
The Gambler runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did The Gambler come out?
The Gambler was released on October 2, 1974.
Which studio made The Gambler?
The Gambler was produced by Paramount Pictures and Winkler Films in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.