Movies like Owning Mahowny

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Casino is an epic crime film that gives viewers a gritty look into the world of gambling operations and the mob's connection to it. If you're engrossed by the gamble-heavy plot and character downfall in Owning Mahowny, you'll be captivated by the complex characters and moral dilemmas in Casino.

For those who appreciate the nerve-racking tension of Owning Mahowny, Uncut Gems offers a relentless ride with its protagonist's compulsive behavior leading him through a series of high-risk bets in New York's diamond district. It's a heart-racing experience that explores the perilous line between ambition and self-destruction.

Molly's Game is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game. The movie presents a strong character-driven narrative with ties to addiction and the inevitable crash that often follows, much like Owning Mahowny.

Inspired by true events, 21 tells the story of MIT students who become experts in the art of card counting and take Vegas casinos for millions. Though less about addiction and more about the thrill and strategy of the game, like Owning Mahowny, it showcases the intense pressure and consequences that come with high-stakes gambling.

Starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton, Rounders follows a reformed gambler who must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks. With its focus on high-pressure card games and the risks involved, fans of Owning Mahowny's look at gambling addiction will find similar themes of obsession and risk in Rounders.

Two for the Money features the world of sports gambling, where the high-stakes game is not playing on the field but betting on it. This character-driven drama examines themes of greed, truth, and loyalty, resonating well with the compulsive and dangerous patterns seen in Owning Mahowny.