Lay the Favorite movie poster

Lay the Favorite

"How far can a losing shot take you?"

June 22, 2012 1h 34m 5.2/10 (242 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Lay the Favorite is a drama/comedy film. directed by Stephen Frears.

Starring Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Synopsis

A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 22, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
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User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (242 votes)
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Budget $26.4M Production budget
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Box Office $1.6M 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$26,350,000
Revenue
$1,576,687

Production Companies

  • Emmett/Furla Films
  • Likely Story
  • Ruby Films
  • Jackson Investment Group
  • Lipsync Productions
  • Random House Films
  • Wild Bunch

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lay the Favorite about?

A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.

Who directed Lay the Favorite?

Lay the Favorite was directed by Stephen Frears.

How long is Lay the Favorite?

Lay the Favorite has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Lay the Favorite released?

Lay the Favorite was released on June 22, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lay the Favorite?

The main cast of Lay the Favorite includes Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joshua Jackson, Laura Prepon.

Is Lay the Favorite worth watching?

Lay the Favorite has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 242 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.