Hard Eight

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, who also directed Hard Eight, Boogie Nights offers a similarly stylish exploration of surrogate families and mentor-protege relationships, set against the backdrop of the adult film industry.

Martin Scorsese's Casino delves into the mob-controlled casino operations in Las Vegas, spotlighting the glamour and brutality of the lifestyle that's also a key element in Hard Eight.

Rounders dives deep into the underground world of high-stakes poker, resonating with Hard Eight's themes of gambling and the intricate nature of human connections within that world.

21 is a thrilling journey through card counting and the darker edges of Vegas, paralleling the high-stakes tension and complex character dynamics found in Hard Eight.

The Cooler plunges viewers into the gritty world of Las Vegas gambling with a story about luck, love, and the quest for redemption, much like Hard Eight. It shares a focus on the darker side of the casino lifestyle and complex character relationships.

Owning Mahowny tells the compelling story of a bank manager with a gambling problem, echoing the human flaws and the enthralling, destructive allure of the betting world seen in Hard Eight.