Movies like The Cooler

Martin Scorsese's Casino offers an epic portrayal of the rise and fall of a gambling empire, with themes of power, greed, and betrayal. The deeper dive into the casino’s mechanics and its dark underbelly will attract those who appreciated the authenticity of The Cooler.

The excitement of card counting and the allure of Vegas come alive in 21, where a group of MIT students aim to beat the house. Its blend of smarts, risk, and the casino environment makes it a natural next watch for fans of The Cooler.

Rounders is a captivating tale of high-stakes poker where the underdog must outwit his opponents to settle a debt. Fans of The Cooler will appreciate the gritty, real-world gambling atmosphere and the focus on the darker aspects of luck and skill in games of chance.

Hard Eight tells the story of an aging gambler who takes a young protege under his wing, diving into the world of high-stakes gambling. Viewers who enjoyed the mentor-mentee dynamic and the casino scenes in The Cooler will likely enjoy this film as well.

Based on a true story, this film follows a bank manager with a gambling problem and access to a multimillion-dollar account. Like The Cooler, Owning Mahowny dives deep into the psychology of gambling addiction and the impact it has on the protagonist's life.