4 Poker Movies to Stream on Netflix
Films about casinos have long been a favorite of Hollywood. This is unsurprising, as they're often tied to magnetic characters whose lives revolve around luxury, spectacle, and even danger.
Game of Loans
Over the course of a single day, a jobless compulsive gambler finds his world spiraling out of control when a noise at his door draws him into a dangerous confrontation that blurs the line between debt and survival. The film follows Daniel, a jobless compulsive gambler whose life revolves around the instant gratification of online betting. One seemingly ordinary day, while his wife and child are away, Daniel’s monotonous gambling routine is interrupted by a sharp, unexplained noise at his doorstep. What begins as mild curiosity spirals into a tense and unpredictable encounter, as he is confronted by unexpected visitors who draw him into a dangerous game far beyond the digital realm.
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Over the course of a single day, a jobless compulsive gambler finds his world spiraling out of control when a noise at his door draws him into a dangerous confrontation that blurs the line between debt and survival. The film follows Daniel, a jobless compulsive gambler whose life revolves around the instant gratification of online betting. One seemingly ordinary day, while his wife and child are away, Daniel’s monotonous gambling routine is interrupted by a sharp, unexplained noise at his doorstep. What begins as mild curiosity spirals into a tense and unpredictable encounter, as he is confronted by unexpected visitors who draw him into a dangerous game far beyond the digital realm.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Abhishek Leslie
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:JRG Productions
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