God of Gamblers
Directed by Wong Jing · 1989 ·
Is God of Gamblers worth watching?
Yes. God of Gamblers (1989) earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (80%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 賭神 Les Dieux du jeu Jogada Mortal ゴッド・ギャンブラー 도신: 정전자 赌神 Kumarbazlar Efendisi คนตัดคน 1 ต้นกำเนิดเซียนไพ่ เกาจิ้ง
Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Vidio in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
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Buy: Apple TV
Where to watch God of Gamblers by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Vidio |
| Japan | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Action
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is God of Gamblers worth watching?
Yes — God of Gamblers earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Action, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
Chow Yun-fat’s coolest comic-action persona — a Wong Jing gambling spectacle that spawned a franchise and a catchphrase culture.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (80%).
What is God of Gamblers about?
Ko Chun, a renowned gambler, loses his memory in an accident and starts behaving like a child. Little Knife, an amateur gambler, offers him shelter and realizes that he has a penchant for gambling.
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God of Gamblers: frequently asked questions
Is God of Gamblers worth watching?
Yes. God of Gamblers (1989) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch God of Gamblers?
In the United States you can rent it from Apple TV or buy it from Apple TV. Elsewhere: Vidio in Indonesia; Prime Video in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is God of Gamblers?
God of Gamblers runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Who stars in God of Gamblers?
God of Gamblers is directed by Wong Jing and stars Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Joey Wong, Sharla Cheung, Charles Heung.
What is the Metascore for God of Gamblers?
Metacritic's Metascore for God of Gamblers is 68 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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