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Maverick

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Maverick

PG

Released May 20, 1994

2h 7m

Western

Comedy

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This film update of the Maverick TV series finds the title cardsharp (Mel Gibson) hoping to join a poker contest with an impressive payoff. In order to enter, Maverick must first put up a large cash sum. He scams hopeful contestants Annabelle (Jodie Foster) and Angel (Alfred Molina) in a preliminary card game to win the money he needs, making enemies of both players. While trying to evade Annabelle and Angel, the crafty Maverick realizes a cunning marshal (James Garner) is also on his tail.

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Critics Consensus

It isn't terribly deep, but it's witty and undeniably charming, and the cast is obviously having fun.

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Wael Khairy

RogerEbert.com

"Maverick" is the kind of old-fashioned western comedy we rarely see nowadays.

Apr 20, 2023

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Adam Mars-Jones

Independent (UK)

The script is notionally based on the old television series of the same name, but the screenwriter William Goldman, has produced something depressingly up to date in its incoherence, its crisis of confidence served up with a sickly grin.

Nov 15, 2017

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

[Maverick] succeeds, just barely, on the good will of its stars and the sumptuousness of its Western locations.

Sep 2, 2014

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Steve Warren

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Maverick is pretty lightweight. It will probably please, though not thrill, undemanding viewers who are fans of the stars.

May 9, 2023

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Brought to you by the actor-director duo (Gibson and Richard Donner) who gave the world the mega-popular Lethal Weapon series, this offers the same winning mix of action and comedy.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2022

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Gary Thompson

Philadelphia Daily News

Maverick is quintessential summer fare, an unpretentious no-brainer that relies mostly on the star wattage of Gibson, Foster and old reliable James Garner.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 2, 2014

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Yuri B

I remember watching this film around the time it first came out & I really, really enjoyed it... powered by 3 very capable actors & a wonderful supportive cast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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Rafael G

Una de mis películas favoritas La cantidad de giros es espectacular, el humor, la trama general Y algunos de mis actores favoritos

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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Anton H

Richard Donner certainly knew how to deliver a fun ride. Westerns and poker movies have a natural coolness, and these themes shine beautifully with energy and humor, most especially thanks to Mel Gibson’s undeniable star power. Then there’s the incomparable Jodie Foster…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Robbie R

One of my favorite movies growing up. It’s a fun, witty, simple adventure that never gets old

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Juan Esteban R

Una buena comedia divertida y picara

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/24

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Alec B

Gibson has never looked crazier in a movie (Lethal Weapon included). His constant mugging for the camera here isn't funny, it's painful. Donner does his best with the material, but it never feels as fun as it wants to be.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Synopsis

This film update of the Maverick TV series finds the title cardsharp (Mel Gibson) hoping to join a poker contest with an impressive payoff. In order to enter, Maverick must first put up a large cash sum. He scams hopeful contestants Annabelle (Jodie Foster) and Angel (Alfred Molina) in a preliminary card game to win the money he needs, making enemies of both players. While trying to evade Annabelle and Angel, the crafty Maverick realizes a cunning marshal (James Garner) is also on his tail.

Director: Richard Donner
Producer: Bruce Davey, Richard Donner
Screenwriter: William Goldman
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros., Icon Entertainment International, Donner/Schuler-Donner
Rating: PG
Genre: Western, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 20, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.5M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround

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