Two for the Money

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Two for the Money

R

2005

2h 2m

Drama

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A former college athlete (Matthew McConaughey) joins forces with a sports consultant (Al Pacino) to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.

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Despite its sportsmanlike swagger, Two for the Money's aimless plot isn't worth betting on.

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Oct 15, 2005

2/5

It still seems like there should be more tension in Two for the Money than simply watching grown men bite their lips as they watch pro games on TV monitors.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

Oct 11, 2005

It really works as a study of gambling.

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Daniel Fienberg

Zap2it.com

Oct 7, 2005

1.5/4

Critics are likely to interpret Pacino's work as intentional self-parody, because he's smart enough to know that he's played this kind of unhinged father figure too many times

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Nov 19, 2019

C

Two for the Money runs hot and cold. While I did appreciate some elements of the film, it couldn't overcome a dreadful final act that sinks an otherwise amiable film.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Apr 19, 2009

C

Even at his worst Al Pacino can charm the birds from the trees, but in "Two For The Money" pigeons are the only species visiting.

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Russ Breimeier

Christianity Today

Nov 2, 2006

2/4

While there are parts of Two for the Money worth watching, it's ultimately not one worth putting your money on.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 25, 2026

Two for the Money is a *2* star Movie!

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Cfunk D

@Cfunk2085 Oct 23, 2026

Filthy cursing for nothing. Bunch of children and one jerk boss that is insecure. They start arguments in the most awkward situations. Plus i don't know who they market to LMAO.

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Peter P

@Spidey Aug 29, 2026

Well the title is right - the actors did it for the paycheck.

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Christian B.

@EL1TEcbom Feb 24, 2026

Really good story. I live for movies about people rising to the top and this is definitely one of those movies. The acting was solid along with the plot. I would recommend this to everyone.

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Ryan R.

@russoryan9 Jan 21, 2026

Great Performances, lackluster story that drags on.

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Omar T

@omar.hamad Dec 24, 2025

Before diving into the review, the movie tells the true story of football player Brandon, whose career ends with an injury, and his life flips when he gets a call from Walter, who runs a legal betting business. From there, they get into a fast-paced relationship to make money. The story is great, with strong, short side dialogues, and without exaggeration, the film keeps tension and suspense in every key scene. Matthew McConaughey and Al Pacino deliver tremendous performances, especially Al Pacino. Their chemistry is on point, making it feel real, not just acting. I appreciate D. J. Caruso for showing the measurable life of a gambler. However, the movie lacks good camera work and writing, and the ending was a bit confusing. Overall, I give it a solid 6.5/10, recommended to watch for the great acting.

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Synopsis

A former college athlete (Matthew McConaughey) joins forces with a sports consultant (Al Pacino) to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.

Director: D.J. Caruso
Producer: Jay Cohen, James G. Robinson
Screenwriter: Dan Gilroy
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Cosmic Entertainment, Morgan Creek Productions
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|A Violent Act|Scene of Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.9M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround

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