When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.

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Film Cast:

• Kate Johansen: Amy Poehler
• Scott Johansen/The Butcher: Will Ferrell
• Frank: Jason Mantzoukas
• Alex Johansen: Ryan Simpkins
• Bob Schaeffer: Nick Kroll
• Dawn Mayweather: Allison Tolman
• Officer Chandler: Rob Huebel
• Davida: Christina Offley
• Rachel: Jessie Ennis
• Joe: Rory Scovel
• Martha: Lennon Parham
• Reggie Henderson: Cedric Yarbrough
• Garvey: Kyle Kinane
• Raina: Michaela Watkins
• Becky: Gillian Vigman
• Carl Shackler: Steve Zissis
• Tommy: Jeremy Renner
• Corsica: Alexandra Daddario
• Laura: Andrea Savage
• Craig: Andy Buckley
• The Stand-Up: Sebastian Maniscalco
• Stripper: Bruna Rubio
• Old Lady: Linda Porter
• Stripper #2: Tiffany Tynes
• Stripper: Natasha Kojic
• Wall Street Guy/Buckley: Randall Park
• Marty: Sam Richardson
• Chip Dave: Wayne Federman
• Driver at College Campus: Ian Roberts
• Waiter: Joe Rowley
• Wall Street Guy – Reba: Jessica St. Clair
• Shoe Salesman: Ben S. Harris
• Sparky: Sean Patrick Murphy
• Stripper: Kathleen Meyer
• Craps Dealer: Javier Del Prado
• Butcher (uncredited): Frank Gerrish
• Cabana Boy Masseuse (uncredited): D.A. Allen
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Eleazar Barzart
• Casino Waitress (uncredited): Michelle Bernard
• Blackjack Dealer (uncredited): Bill Blair
• Craps Dealer (uncredited): Brian Blu
• Swimming Pool Guest (uncredited): Kristopher Boutin
• Pool Party Guest (uncredited): Libby Burns
• Hot Gambler (uncredited): Kathy Corpus
• Casino Gambler (uncredited): Roger Julian Cross
• Sweet Old Lady (uncredited): Dee Cutrone
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Darlene Dalmaceda
• Dinner Guest (uncredited): Nancy DeMars
• Urgent Man (uncredited): Mike DeMille
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Timothy Skyler Dunigan
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Amy Seddon Ebert
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Heiko K. Effenberger
• Bingo Caller (uncredited): Josh Feemster
• Bartender (uncredited): Anthony Figueroa
• Officer Chaney (uncredited): Mandell Frazier
• Auto Mechanic (uncredited): Greg Haines
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Mobin Khan
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Punnavith Koy
• Big Hat Girl (uncredited): Stasiya Kuzmina
• Manny (uncredited): Timothy Ryan Lahr
• Magician (uncredited): Marc Livingood
• Casino Waitress (uncredited): Oxana Lovich
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Rob Marchitti
• Wall Street Dude (uncredited): Alen Matters
• Cocktail Waitress (uncredited): Katie McCabe
• Bartender (uncredited): Meghan McLeod
• Gambler (uncredited): Addyson Medley
• Cowboy Jack (uncredited): Rusty Meyers
• Container Store Checker (uncredited): Shannon Simone Miller
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Teebone Mitchell
• ‘Sweet’ Pete Pappas (uncredited): Peter Nikkos
• Stripper (uncredited): Angela Nordeng
• Gambling Neighbor (uncredited): Heather Palmer
• Stripper (uncredited): Tara Phillips
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Rachel Rigall
• Blackjack Player (uncredited): Mark Rossignol
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Eric C. Schmitz
• Cocaine Gambler (uncredited): Rick Silver
• Coffee Shop Barista (uncredited): Connor Skific
• Dog Walker (uncredited): Tom Spath
• Casino Dealer (uncredited): Stewart Strauss
• College Student (uncredited): Derek Sulek
• Hostess (uncredited): Fernanda Tapia
• Pool Referee (uncredited): Christopher Tardieu
• Waiter (uncredited): Gian Franco Tordi
• Casino Patron (uncredited): Valerie Tosi
• Coat Check Girl (uncredited): Ran Wei
• Korean Poker Player (uncredited): Harry Yi

Film Crew:

• Stunt Double: Heidi Pascoe
• Stunt Double: Marie Fink
• Second Unit Director: Allan Graf
• Stunts: Dane Farwell
• Stunts: Mike Wilson
• Producer: Andrew J. Cohen
• Producer: Brendan O’Brien
• Director of Photography: Jas Shelton
• Editor: Evan Henke
• Stunts: Lisa Hoyle
• Editor: Michael L. Sale
• Casting: Allison Jones
• Stunts: Spice Williams-Crosby
• Stunt Double: Rosine ‘Ace’ Hatem
• Stunts: Tim Gilbert
• Stunts: Eddie Perez
• Stunt Double: Meegan E. Godfrey
• Executive Producer: Bruce Berman
• Executive Producer: Richard Brener
• Executive Producer: Michael Disco
• Producer: Joseph Drake
• Producer: Jessica Elbaum
• Executive Producer: Toby Emmerich
• Producer: Will Ferrell
• Executive Producer: Marc S. Fischer
• Executive Producer: Chris Henchy
• Producer: Nathan Kahane
• Producer: Adam McKay
• Executive Producer: Steven Mnuchin
• Executive Producer: Spencer Wong
• Original Music Composer: Andrew Feltenstein
• Original Music Composer: John Nau
• Production Design: Clayton Hartley
• Art Direction: Elliott Glick
• Set Decoration: Lauri Gaffin
• Costume Design: Christopher Oroza
• Production Supervisor: Allison Furgal
• Post Production Supervisor: Frank Salvino
• Set Designer: Chris Arnold
• Set Designer: William Ladd Skinner
• Set Designer: Eric Sundahl
• Casting Assistant: Emily Buntyn
• Casting Associate: Ben Harris
• Location Manager: Ralph B. Meyer
• Music Editor: Fernand Bos
• Music Supervisor: Manish Raval
• Music Supervisor: Tom Wolfe
• Script Supervisor: Gail Bradley
• Production Coordinator: Austin Lapierre
• Stunts: Talia K. Dillingham
• Stunt Double: Sara Holden
• Set Dresser: Chris Larsen

Movie Reviews:

• Reno: **There’s always an alternate way to deal with everything issue!**
• One of those comedies that every year makes out. Despite not the best film, still fun to watch. But the thing is it is not a big screen film. I mean for todays world, watching this kind in cinemas, totally useless. On the weekends, watching it with a bunch of friends on the streaming platform or television would do better.
• The story was much better than I anticipated. It was about the parents who lost their daughter’s college scholarship, now wants an alternative solution, so they decide to go illegal. I mean gamble and then they make one, a gambling house. The consequence of it haunts them and what happens later is the film’s end.
• The screenplay writer’s directional debut. The cast was just good. The runtime was even better, less than 90 minutes. So there’s no drag, except a few unavoidable cliches in such comedy. Jeremy Renner’s cameo was good. Overall, watch and forget kind film. But the idea looked nice, so I won’t be surprised if they make a sequel to it. If a crappy comedy like ‘Neighbors’ makes one, then why not this! But I’m not in favour, unless they come up with a better storyline.
• _6/10_