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Overview
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Inspired by the true story of five students who changed the game forever.Plot:
"21" is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Not so much like the book or the real-life story but a terrific movie! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jim Sturgess | ... | Ben Campbell |
 | Kevin Spacey | ... | Prof. Micky Rosa |
 | Kate Bosworth | ... | Jill Taylor |
 | Aaron Yoo | ... | Choi |
 | Liza Lapira | ... | Kianna |
 | Jacob Pitts | ... | Jimmy Fisher |
 | Laurence Fishburne | ... | Cole Williams |
 | Jack McGee | ... | Terry |
 | Josh Gad | ... | Miles Connoly |
 | Sam Golzari | ... | Cam |
| Helen Carey | ... | Ellen Campbell |
| Jack Gilpin | ... | Bob Phillips |
| Donna Lows | ... | Planet Hollywood Dealer #1 |
| Butch Williams | ... | Planet Hollywood Dealer #2 |
| Jeffrey Ma | ... | Planet Hollywood Dealer Jeff |
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Rated PG-13 for some violence, and sexual content including partial nudity.Parents Guide:
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123 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:12 | Malaysia:U | Singapore:PG | Italy:T | UK:12A | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Iceland:12 | South Korea:15 | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Finland:K-13 | Argentina:13 | Sweden:11 | South Africa:13V | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia) | Germany:12 | Brazil:14 | Hong Kong:IIB | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43290) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | New Zealand:M | Poland:15 | Canada:G (Québec) | Greece:K-13 | Canada:14A (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Taiwan:PG-12MOVIEmeter: 
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Jeff Ma, the real life Ben Campbell, has a small role in the movie as a Planet Hollywood blackjack dealer. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Prof Rosa calls Cole, Terry answers the phone and places Rosa on hold. However, when Cole takes the phone from Terry, he does not take Rosa off of hold and proceeds to talk to him. moreSoundtrack:
Everybody Get Dangerous moreFAQ
Why did Ben hide money in his ceiling? Why not use a bank?Is Micky Rosa a real person or made up?
Did a security company from Las Vegas really tail them all over the country?
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I had the really cool opportunity to see an advance screening of "21" tonight. Having read the book when it first came out, I was a bit skeptical about whether it would translate well. I couldn't have been more pleased. Was it the same as the book? Of course not (except for The Green Mile, what was?) But it was action-packed, smart, fun, well-acted, well-directed, and just plain enjoyable. Spacey, Fishburne, and Bosworth are at the top of their games and Jim Sturgess is going to be a star. The visuals were great, the editing sharp, and the score right on point. I don't know whether to stay up all night re-reading the book or hop on a plane for Las Vegas to try to win while I still halfway remember the counting system. I enjoyed this as much as any light fare I have seen in a long time. I love George Clooney, but "21" is an order of magnitude better than any of the "Oceans" movies.