---
title: "The Card Counter"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-card-counter-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 643532
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Card Counter (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-card-counter-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Card Counter is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Redline Entertainment, LB Entertainment, Enriched Media Group. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A veteran gambler seeks redemption while drawn into a young man's revenge plot."

### Why Watch
- Led by Oscar Isaac’s nuanced performance
- Features a strong ensemble cast including Tiffany Haddish and Willem Dafoe
- Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Schrader

### Caveats & Content Note
- Receives mixed reviews, reflecting divided audience response
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mature themes, violence and intense gambling scenes, making it suitable for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, character-driven, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-card-counter-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Schrader
- **Networks / Studios**: Redline Entertainment, LB Entertainment, Enriched Media Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Oscar Isaac** as *William Tell*
- **Tiffany Haddish** as *La Linda*
- **Tye Sheridan** as *Cirk*
- **Willem Dafoe** as *Gordo*
- **Alexander Babara** as *Mr. USA*
- **Bobby C. King** as *Slippery Joe*
- **Ekaterina Baker** as *Sara*
- **Bryan Truong** as *Minnesota*
- **Dylan Flashner** as *Sergeant Hoskins*
- **Adrienne Lau** as *Crystal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed The Card Counter?
It was directed by Paul Schrader, who also wrote the screenplay.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, and Willem Dafoe.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes.

### Q: What genres describe The Card Counter?
It is classified as a drama, thriller, and crime film.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
U.S. veteran William Tell, a disciplined gambler, becomes involved with a young man seeking revenge, offering him a chance at redemption.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Card Counter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/643532)
- [The Card Counter – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Card_Counter)
- [The Card Counter - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Card_Counter)
- [The Card Counter 57% (2021) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/717080-the-card-counter)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*