The Poker House
“Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid.”
Synopsis
Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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the Poker House :: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lori Petty
- Screenplay & Story
- Lori Petty, David Alan Grier
- Original Score
- Mike Post
- Original Title
- The Poker House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- The Poker House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lori Petty
Lori Petty, David Alan Grier
Mike Post
Ken Seng
Tirsa Hackshaw
Stephen J. Cannell, Michael Dubelko
Department Leadership Roster
Lori Petty
Director
Lori Petty
Writer
David Alan Grier
Writer
Stephen J. Cannell
Producer
Michael Dubelko
Producer
Ken Seng
Director of Photography
Tirsa Hackshaw
Editor
Lisa Wolff
Production Design
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Mike Post
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Poker House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Poker House about?
Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.
Who directed The Poker House?
The Poker House was directed by Lori Petty.
Who stars in The Poker House?
The principal cast of The Poker House includes Jennifer Lawrence, Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sophi Bairley.
When was The Poker House released and how long is it?
The Poker House was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Poker House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Poker House was composed by Mike Post.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Poker House?
The Poker House holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).