Movie

The Gambler

“For $10,000 they break your arms. For $20,000 they break your legs. Axel Freed owes $44,000.”

★ 6.7(131)19741h 52m

The Gambler is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Netherlands. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Karel Reisz
Release date: 1974-10-02
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Gambler — trailer

About The Gambler

The Gambler is a 1974 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Karel Reisz, starring James Caan, Paul Sorvino and Lauren Hutton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 131 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gambler in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Caan

Axel

Paul Sorvino

Hips

Lauren Hutton

Billie

Morris Carnovsky

A. R. Lowenthal

Jacqueline Brookes

Naomi

Burt Young

Carmine

Carmine Caridi

Jimmy

Carl W. Crudup

Spencer

Stuart Margolin

Cowboy

Vic Tayback

One

Antonio Fargas

Pimp

William Andrews

Basketball Coach

Themes & keywords

new york citygamblingprofessormoneymafiadebtjewish americangambling addiction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gambler in Netherlands?+

In Netherlands, The Gambler is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Gambler on Netflix?+

The Gambler is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is The Gambler?+

The Gambler has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Gambler?+

The Gambler stars James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky and Jacqueline Brookes.

When did The Gambler come out?+

The Gambler is a 1974 movie directed by Karel Reisz.

What genre is The Gambler?+

The Gambler is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Gambler?+

The Gambler was directed by Karel Reisz.