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Uncut Gems
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie. With Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Julia Fox.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howa…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Uncut Gems.
MoviHero lists December 13, 2019 as the release date for Uncut Gems. Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, LaKeith Stanfield as Demany, Julia Fox as Julia De Flore, Kevin Garnett as Kevin Garnett. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 13, 2019
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorsBenny Safdie, Josh Safdie
CastAdam Sandler as Howard Ratner, LaKeith Stanfield as Demany, Julia Fox as Julia De Flore, Kevin Garnett as Kevin Garnett
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Uncut Gems right for tonight?
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Uncut Gems runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 5,686 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Adam Sandler's best performance? No. But it's indeed his best since Punch-Drunk Love, which continues to be the pinnacle of his talent. While the film…”
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“Sorry, I am sure this movie had it's share of good ratings, but for me the movie was confusing coupled with a barrage of unnecessary…”
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“Brothers and co-directors Josh and Benny Safdie are two of the most exciting names working in modern independent cinema, so their film “Uncut Gems” debuted…”
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“Watching a guy screw up for two frantic hours may not sound very compelling, but this is a fine piece of work If you hold…”
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““This is how I win.” One of the most stressful movie experiences I’ve had in awhile.”
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“This is me! This is how I win.”
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