Lay the Favorite

Directed by Stephen Frears, this film follows the story of Beth Raymer, a former stripper who moves to Las Vegas with dreams of becoming a cocktail waitress but instead finds herself working for a professional gambler. The narrative explores the world of sports betting and the quirky characters that inhabit it, including a charismatic gambler played by Bruce Willis and a sharp-tongued bookie portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones. The film also stars Rebecca Hall and Joshua Jackson, adding depth to the ensemble cast. While it didn’t receive any major awards, the movie offers an intriguing look at the gambling underworld. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.