The Poker House 2008 Watch Free in HD

The film follows Agnes and her two sisters as they struggle through a day in a home where her mother is strung out on drugs, her home has been overrun by degenerates, and her only father figure is a pimp.

Genre:

Drama

Actors:

Jennifer Lawrence, Javon Johnson, Sophi Bairley, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Grace Moretz, Casey Tutton, Matthew Gerdisch, Robert Gerdisch, Lucas Ellman, Kymberly Mellen, Andrew Rothenberg, ...»

Director:

Lori Petty

Country:

United States

Release:

2008

IMDb:

6.3

Quality:

Duration:

93 min

Los Angeles Times

Regardless of whether the film is all fiction or all true or a mix, it has a ring of truth about it strong enough to sustain a defy-all-odds finish.

July 20, 2009

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Movie Metropolis

...the acting is so good and the girls' struggle to rise above their oppression is so affecting, it's hard to knock the film's intentions.

August 19, 2009

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Variety

Overall, the pacing feels languid to the point of meandering, relying too heavily on old soul records (and a final eight-track sing-along) for momentum and energy.

November 17, 2014

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Urban Cinefile

One of those autobiographical films... like Running With Scissors... that shows how children can survive and even prosper emotionally, spiritually (eventually) despite a ghastly childhood

December 12, 2009

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L.A. Weekly

The Poker House is one of the most personal, wounded films in years. That it is also one of the most confused reflects how deeply it springs from the psyche of its director.

July 16, 2009

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7M Pictures

The movie seemed to point a finger at its own audience and scold it for its ignorance of this problem and apparent unwillingness to help.

March 02, 2011

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Hollywood Reporter

While the film has strong moments and performances, it illustrates the dangers of overly personal filmmaking.

November 17, 2014

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