A List of 20 Las Vegas Movies to Watch Before Your Trip to Sin City

• Actors: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Swingers’ on IMDb

A struggling comedian navigates the L.A. dating scene with his fast talking friend, trying to move on from a breakup. Their wild road trip to Las Vegas brings out the high energy nightlife and casino antics, capturing the city’s neon lit charm.

• Actors: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘The Hangover’ on IMDb

A bachelor party in Vegas goes off the rails when the groom goes missing, and his friends piece together their hazy, disaster filled night. From rooftop tigers to stolen police cars, the film turns Las Vegas into a playground of outrageous misadventures.

• Actors: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ on IMDb

A journalist and his lawyer embark on a psychedelic road trip to Vegas, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. The film’s surreal, drug fueled descent into the city’s excess perfectly captures the wild, chaotic spirit of Las Vegas.

• Actors: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
• MPAA Rating: PG-13
• ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ on IMDb

A suave ex-con gathers a team of specialists to pull off an impossible heist, robbing three Las Vegas casinos in one night. The film showcases the glitz and glamour of Vegas, from the iconic Bellagio fountains to the high stakes world of casino security.

• Actors: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Casino’ on IMDb

A gambling expert is sent to run a Vegas casino, but his empire is threatened by mob interference, corruption, and personal betrayals. The film dives deep into the real life mob connections that shaped Las Vegas, revealing the city’s dark and violent past.

• Actors: Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ on IMDb
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A suicidal alcoholic moves to Las Vegas with the intent of drinking himself to death, forming an unexpected bond with a compassionate sex worker. The film portrays Vegas not as a city of glitz, but as a backdrop for loneliness and self destruction.

• Actors: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth
• MPAA Rating: PG-13
• ’21’ on IMDb

A brilliant MIT student joins a team of card counting experts who take Vegas casinos for millions using their mathematical skills. The film highlights the allure and danger of Las Vegas, where fortunes can be made, or lost, in the blink of an eye.

• Actors: Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray
• MPAA Rating: PG
• ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ on IMDb

James Bond investigates a diamond smuggling operation that leads him to a high stakes showdown in Las Vegas. The film uses the city’s iconic locations, from glittering casinos to a thrilling car chase through the neon streets.

• Actors: Christian Slater, Cameron Diaz, Jon Favreau
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Very Bad Things’ on IMDb

A bachelor party in Vegas spirals into chaos when a night of partying leads to an accidental death and a desperate cover up. The film turns Sin City into the ultimate backdrop for dark humor and escalating disaster.

• Actors: Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Cheryl Hines
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘The Grand’ on IMDb

An eccentric group of poker players competes in a high stakes tournament where strategy, luck, and personal drama collide. Set in the heart of Las Vegas, the film satirizes the world of professional poker with a mix of improv comedy and real tournament action.

• Actors: Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall
• MPAA Rating: PG-13
• ‘Lucky You’ on IMDb

A talented but self destructive poker player struggles with love, ambition, and his strained relationship with his legendary father. Set against the backdrop of the World Series of Poker, the film captures the highs and lows of chasing success in Vegas.

• Actors: Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, Courteney Cox
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘3000 Miles to Graceland’ on IMDb

A gang of Elvis impersonators plans a daring casino heist during a Las Vegas Elvis convention, but betrayal turns their plan into chaos. The film embraces Vegas’ over the top spectacle, blending action, crime, and a whole lot of sequined jumpsuits.

• Actors: Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, James Caan
• MPAA Rating: PG-13
• ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ on IMDb

A reluctant groom loses his fiancée in a high stakes poker game to a wealthy gambler who has no intention of giving her back. With skydiving Elvis impersonators and the flashy Vegas Strip, the film plays up the city’s wild and unpredictable energy.

• Actors: Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Indecent Proposal’ on IMDb

A struggling couple faces a moral dilemma when a billionaire offers them a million dollars for one night with the wife. Set against the luxurious backdrop of Las Vegas, the film explores temptation, wealth, and the price of love.

• Actors: Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon
• MPAA Rating: NC-17
• ‘Showgirls’ on IMDb
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An ambitious drifter arrives in Las Vegas determined to make it big as a showgirl, only to find herself caught in a ruthless world of deception and betrayal. With its dazzling stage performances and behind-the-scenes drama, the film dives into the glitzy yet cutthroat side of Vegas entertainment.

• Actors: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Midnight Run’ on IMDb

A tough bounty hunter is hired to track down an accountant who embezzled millions, leading to a cross country chase filled with danger and laughs. Their journey takes them through Las Vegas, where the city’s bright lights and bustling casinos add to the chaos of their adventure.

• Actors: Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova
• MPAA Rating: Not Rated
• ‘Viva Las Vegas’ on IMDb

A charismatic race car driver arrives in Vegas to compete in the Grand Prix, but gets distracted by a fiery romance with a stunning local singer. With its energetic musical numbers and dazzling Strip locations, the film is a vibrant love letter to Las Vegas.

• Actors: Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘Hard Eight’ on IMDb

A seasoned gambler takes a down on his luck drifter under his wing, teaching him the ins and outs of casino hustling. The film’s moody, atmospheric portrayal of Las Vegas captures both its allure and the loneliness lurking behind the neon lights.

• Actors: Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman
• MPAA Rating: PG-13
• ‘Last Vegas’ on IMDb

Four lifelong friends head to Las Vegas for a bachelor party, proving that age is just a number when it comes to partying and mischief. The film embraces the city’s legendary nightlife, with wild casino scenes and over the top Vegas antics.

• Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange, John Goodman
• MPAA Rating: R
• ‘The Gambler’ on IMDb

A literature professor with a dangerous gambling addiction spirals into debt, putting his life on the line with high stakes bets. The film captures the darker side of Las Vegas, where the thrill of risk can quickly turn into a life or death struggle.