Gambit (2012)

5.7PG-1389 minDirector: Michael Hoffman

2012 film by Michael Hoffman

Gambit is a 2012 heist comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman from a screenplay by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz, Alan Rickman, Tom Courtenay and Stanley Tucci. It is a remake of the 1966 film of the same name starring Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine.

The film premiered at the Empire Leicester Square in London on 7 November 2012, and was released in the United Kingdom on 21 November by Momentum Pictures. In the United States, Gambit was released in select theaters and through video on demand on 25 April 2014 by CBS Films.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Gambit about?
Gambit (2012) — Curator Harry Deane (Colin Firth) is an expert in fine art, but he's equally accomplished in taking abuse from his insolent boss Lionel Shabandar (Alan Rickman). That's about to change. The plan, trick the avid art collector into buying a fake Monet painting. To assist in the hei
Is Gambit based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Gambit scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.