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High Rollers

High Rollers

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2025

A master thief must pull off a dangerous casino heist when his nemesis kidnaps his lover. Caught between rival criminals and FBI pursuit, he risks all to save her and score big.

Movie details

High Rollers

“Everything on the line. Nothing off the table.”

2025 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 41m

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6.5 / 10

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A master thief must pull off a dangerous casino heist when his nemesis kidnaps his lover. Caught between rival criminals and FBI pursuit, he risks all to save her and score big.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Randall Emmett

Written by

Chris Sivertson

John Travolta

John Travolta

Mason Goddard

Gina Gershon

Gina Gershon

Amelia Decker

Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas

Shawn

Quavo

Quavo

Anton

Natali Yura

Natali Yura

Link

Noel Gugliemi

Noel Gugliemi

Hector (as Noel G.)

Swen Temmel

Swen Temmel

Georgios Caras

Court is in session

Put High Rollers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.