Movies like 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.

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.

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.

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.