The Card Counter

The Card Counter
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Schrader
Written byPaul Schrader
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlexander Dynan
Edited byBenjamin Rodriguez Jr.
Music by
Production
companies
  • Saturn Streaming
  • Astrakan Films AB
  • RedLine Entertainment
  • LB Entertainment
  • Enriched Media Group
  • One Two Twenty Entertainment
Distributed byFocus Features
Release dates
  • September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02) (Venice)
  • September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10) (United States)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$5 million

The Card Counter is a 2021 American crime drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader. Starring Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, and Willem Dafoe, it follows U.S. veteran William Tell (Isaac), and former gambler, takes a young friend on the World Series of Poker tour.

The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2021, where it competed for the Golden Lion. It was theatrically released in the United States by Focus Features on September 10. It received positive reviews from critics.