Movie

21

“They proved the Vegas Blackjack System was beatable...by beating the hell out of it.”

★ 6.7(5,050)20082h 3m

21 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch 21

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Robert Luketic
Release date: 2008-03-27
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $159,808,370
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

21 — trailer

About 21

21 is a 2008 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Robert Luketic, starring Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 5,050 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 21 in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club of five students, Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa to count cards at blackjack.

Cast

Jim Sturgess

Ben Campbell

Kevin Spacey

Micky Rosa

Kate Bosworth

Jill Taylor

Aaron Yoo

Choi

Liza Lapira

Kianna

Jacob Pitts

Fisher

Laurence Fishburne

Cole Williams

Jack McGee

Terry

Josh Gad

Miles

Sam Golzari

Cam

Helen Carey

Ellen Campbell

Jack Gilpin

Bob Phillips

Themes & keywords

friendshipcard gamecasinogamblingprofessorharvard universitycohabitantcollegegirlfriendstudiesdormitoryblackjacklas vegasfuriousghoulish

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 21 in United States?+

In United States, 21 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is 21 on Netflix?+

21 is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is 21?+

21 has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in 21?+

21 stars Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo and Liza Lapira.

When did 21 come out?+

21 is a 2008 movie directed by Robert Luketic.

What genre is 21?+

21 is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed 21?+

21 was directed by Robert Luketic.