

The Gambler (1980)
Kenny Rogers as The Gambler
Overview
This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains.
Where to watch The Gambler
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shout! Factory | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Plex, YouTube Free | — | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | — | — |
| Spain | Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Gambler in 119 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Gambler about?
This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams up with an impetuous young admirer and a shady lady on his journey, which also involves him with an arrogant railroad owner and a gang of villains. The Gambler is a Western, TV Movie movie, released on 1980-04-08, runtime 94 minutes.
Is The Gambler worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Gambler 5.9 out of 10 from 25 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Gambler?
In the United States, The Gambler streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Shout! Factory and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Dick Lowry
Cast
- Kenny Rogers as Brady Hawkes
- Christine Belford as Eliza
- Bruce Boxleitner as Billy Montana
- Harold Gould as Arthur Stobridge
- Clu Gulager as Rufe Bennett
- Lance LeGault as Doc Palmer
- Lee Purcell as Jennie Reed
- Ronnie Scribner as Jeremiah
- Noble Willingham as Conductor
- Bruce M. Fischer as Tabor
- Borah Silver as Botkin
- Lew Brown as Johnson
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Sources
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