All In
All In

Movie spotlight

All In

2006
Movie
98 min
English

Six medical students with unique talents pool their resources to win the World Series of Poker.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Dick LowryGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A successful but arrogant lawyer, Jimmy, is forced to confront his past when he inherits his estranged father's struggling small-town diner. He also learns that his father had a substantial gambling debt, and he must get involved in the high-stakes world of underground poker to pay it off. Along the way, he reconnects with his former flame and begins to re-evaluate his priorities.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television movie received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its dramatic elements and the performances of its lead actors, while others found the plot predictable and the execution somewhat formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional core and comeback narrative.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar gambling movie tropes.

  • Performances by the main cast were often highlighted as a positive aspect.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this television film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately broadcast as a made-for-television movie on CBS.

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