Deal (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Deal is a 2008 drama directed by Gil Cates Jr., starring Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison and Maria Mason. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $85,076 worldwide. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Gil Cates Jr.
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deal About?
The premise of Deal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the competitive world of Texas Hold’em poker, Alex Stillman, a confident Yale student, teams up with Tommy Vinson, a former champion looking for a comeback. As they navigate high-stakes tournaments, their relationship deepens, but a complicated relationship with a Las Vegas woman creates tension and threatens their success. The pair must confront challenges both on and off the felt to determine who will ultimately claim victory in this compelling story of ambition and loyalty.
Deal Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- college
- world
- coach
- poker player
- nightclub
- drinking
- scolding
- father son relationship
- father figure
- gambling
- bed
- bare chested male
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- adolescent
- pile of money
- boeing 737
- air hockey
- las vegas nevada
- texas hold 'em
- student mentor relationship
- poker the card game
- poker tournament
- mentor
- husband wife relationship
- comeback
- casino
- card game
Deal Cast
Burt Reynolds leads the cast, with Bret Harrison and Maria Mason. Directed by Gil Cates Jr..
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Director Gil Cates Jr.
More from Gil Cates Jr.
More films directed by Gil Cates Jr., best-rated first: Lucky, $pent, The Surface and Life After Tomorrow.
Deal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Deal 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 3% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 53% User score
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Deal Plot Summary
What happens in Deal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alex Stillman is a dedicated law student who enjoys playing poker, both online and in private games. His journey begins when he participates in a prestigious online tournament that culminates in a live televised final table. However, Alex faces a tough challenge when he is the first to be eliminated, outplayed by the formidable professional player, Karen “The Razor” Jones. Watching the broadcast is the retired player, Tommy Vinson, who sees potential in Alex and decides to reach out to him. Tommy tracks down Alex during a cash game and offers his business card, which Alex initially declines. Impressed by Tommy’s expertise as he accurately recounts Alex’s previous hand, Alex changes his mind.
Full summary
The whole story of Deal, scene by scene
Deal Box Office
Deal grossed $85,076 worldwide. $61,626 came from the US and Canada and $23,450 (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$85.1K
- US & Canada
- $61.6K
- International
- $23.5K
Deal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Deal.
How Well Do You Know Deal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the young poker player whose journey the story follows?
Cars in Deal
2 cars on screen: the 1996 Honda Accord and the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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1996 Honda Accord Background role -
1992 Mercury Sable Background role
Deal Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “The Deal: Sexy Backstage” and “El Acuerdo”.
- Also known as
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- The Deal: Sexy Backstage
- El Acuerdo
- Anlaşma
- The Deal - Eine Hand wäscht die andere
- Love Shooting
- Le Deal
- A trükk
- Atraídos Pela Fama
- El trato
- העיסקה
- Kšeft
- Сделка
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- Umowa
- 好莱坞交易
- ハリウッド式 恋のから騒ぎ
- 더 딜
- Угода
- L’acord
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dealin' with Idiots, Deal of a Lifetime and Lucky You.
Deal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Deal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deal?
Deal runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Deal released?
Deal was released on April 25, 2008.
Who directed Deal?
Deal was directed by Gil Cates Jr.
More films by Gil Cates Jr. Who is in the cast of Deal?
Deal stars Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison and Maria Mason.
How much did Deal make at the box office?
Deal grossed $85,076 worldwide ($61,626 domestic, $23,450 international).
How is Deal rated?
Deal has 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Deal have a post-credit scene?
No. Deal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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