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Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems

This is how I win.

20197.22h 16m

Overview

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

Directed by Josh Safdie
Written by Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie
Produced by Scott Rudin, Sebastian Bear-McClard, Eli Bush
Box OfficeBudget: $19.0MRevenue: $50.0M

Top Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Howard Ratner

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Demany

Julia Fox

Julia Fox

Julia De Flore

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett

Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel

Dinah Ratner

Eric Bogosian

Eric Bogosian

Arno Moradian

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Gooey

Keith William Richards

Keith William Richards

Phil

Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa

Gary

Jonathan Aranbayev

Jonathan Aranbayev

Eddie Ratner

Themes & Keywords

betinfidelitynew york citygamblingauctionethiopiadark comedybasketballmoneyart housedebtapartment buildingopalpawnshopcharacter studyjewelercity lifeneo-noiranxious2010sindependent filmblack opalsuspensefulintensedistressing

About Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems is a drama, thriller, crime film released in 2019 exploring themes of bet, infidelity, new york city, gambling, auction, ethiopia. Directed by Josh Safdie, it stars Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Julia Fox. A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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