Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems

Theatrical - Wide 2019-08-30

Cast Adam Sandler Lakeith Stanfield Idina Menzel Eric Bogosian Judd Hirsch
Directed by Benny Safdie Josh Safdie
Written by Josh Safdie Benny Safdie Ronald Bronstein

Box Office Gross: $50,023,780

Running Time: 136 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: A24, Elara Pictures, IAC Films, Sikelia Productions, Scott Rudin Productions

Genres: Crime Drama Thriller

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9/10

Synopsis

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and... See more encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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