Rewatchability score: (8/10)

Guest: Amish Devarajan

The cult classic poker drama that made Texas Hold ’Em cool before the boom. We break down Matt Damon’s performance as a law student chasing high-stakes games, Edward Norton’s unforgettable turn as Worm, and John Malkovich’s iconic ‘pay that man his money’ moment. From the tense underground poker scenes to the film’s influence on real-world poker culture, we explore why Rounders still holds a winning hand more than two decades later.

Director: John Dahl

Cast: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Malkovich

Screenplay: David Levien, Brian Koppelman

Production: Miramax, A Spanky Pictures Production

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