Maverick
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
Release Year
1994
Runtime
127 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Story Snapshot
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
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Maverick is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does Maverick have?
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