Las Vegas has always been considered the playground of the United States. It is where people go when they want to have fun, party, and let loose. Las Vegas is filled with casinos, nightclubs, restaurants, bars, lounges, and so much more. Everything about Las Vegas is amazing because the entire city sparkles. Everything in Las Vegas lights up and stays open pretty much 24/7.
There have been plenty of movies inspired by wild times spent in Las Vegas. It is easy to get lost in all the adventures that Las Vegas has to offer. There are so many places to go, so many things to see, and so many people to meet. As a little preview of what sin city has to offer, we're ranking some of the best movies about Las Vegas!
15 The Hangover— About A Bachelor Party Gone Wrong
The Hangover is one of the most classic Las Vegas movies of all time. It is about a group of guys that go to Las Vegas for a bachelor party and end up getting too messed up on illegal substances to remember what they did! Everything about this movie is hilarious and unforgettable.
14 Last Vegas— About An Older Group Of Guy Friends In Sin City
Last Vegas is about an older group of guy friends that go to Vegas to celebrate one of their engagements to be married. It stars Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Kline in the leading roles. They go to Vegas and realize that it is a lot different than it was when they were younger.
13 21 (2008)— About A Brilliant College Kid That Can Count Cards
21 is a gambling movie that was released in 2008. It is about a brilliant college student that knows how to count cards. He takes his math knowledge and skills to the casino in order to help him win big money. In other words, he is cheating to win! He is not able to get away with his ruse for too long.
12 What Happens In Vegas— About Two People Who Get Married Under The Influence
Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz are the leading actors in What Happens in Vegas. It is about two people who go to Las Vegas, get super intoxicated, and get married at a wedding chapel. When they wake up the next morning and try to get a divorce, the court judge tells them that they need to try and experience marriage for a little while first.
11 Ocean's Eleven— About An Elaborate Casino Heist
Ocean’s Eleven is about an elaborate casino heist. A group of men get together to try to steal millions of dollars from a casino. In the end, they are actually successful. George Clooney is the leading actor in this movie but it also stars Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts as well.
10 Ocean's Thirteen— About Revenge On A Ruthless Casino Owner
Oceans 13 is about revenge being taken on a ruthless casino owner. George Clooney is once again a leading actor and his enemy in the film is played by none other than Al Pacino. The movie is all about ruining reputations, evening out the playing field, and getting revenge in the most clean-cut possible way.
9 Casino (1995)— About A Low-Level Mobster In The 70s
Casino is a movie that was released in 1995 and it is about a low-level mobster who lived in the 1970s. Robert De Niro is the leading actor and Sharon Stone is another big name in the lineup. Casino is a crime drama filled with a lot of intense moments.
8 Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas— About Two Men On A Wild Bender
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a crazy Las Vegas movie about two men that go on a bender using illegal substances. Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro are the leading actors in this movie. The two men get into a red convertible and drive across the desert to Las Vegas, indulging in the use of illegal substances beyond recognition.
7 Leaving Las Vegas— About A Man Dealing With Alcoholism In Sin City
Leaving Las Vegas is a serious movie about the dark side of Las Vegas when it comes to addiction. The main character is a man suffering from alcoholism who also works as a screenwriter. Upon starting his life in Las Vegas, he finds himself drowning in the world of alcohol use.
6 Vegas Vacation— About The Wacky Misadventures Of A Family
Vegas Vacation is a hilarious 1997 movie that is considered a comedy. It is about a family that decides to take a trip to Las Vegas. Every member of the family focuses on their own interests and what they find to be fun on a personal level. They aren’t exactly worried about each other as they experience their wildly fun moments.
5 Think Like A Man Too— About A Destination Wedding In Vegas
Think Like a Man Too is another funny Vegas comedy starring Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Meagan Good, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and more. This movie was released in 2014 and is a romantic-comedy. Multiple couples meet up in Las Vegas for a wedding.
4 Honeymoon In Vegas— About A Man Who Gambles Away $65,000 And Uses His Wife To Pay Off His Debt
Honeymoon in Vegas is a movie starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicolas Cage in the leading roles. He plays the role of a husband who gambles too much of his money away and decides to offer up his wife in exchange for his debt getting cleared up. His wife ends up falling for the new guy!
3 Destruction: Las Vegas— About Frat Brothers Fighting Off An Ancient Curse In Nevada
Destruction: Las Vegas is about frat brothers that fight off an ancient curse in Las Vegas Nevada. They think that they are going to head to Nevada for a fun spring break vacation but instead, they accidentally unleash a curse when they break the steel of a precious sword. They then have to try to save the city.
2 Showgirls— About A Young Woman That Wants To Succeed As A Vegas Performer
Showgirls is an old school movie about a young woman that arrives in Las Vegas with big hopes and dreams. She wants to make it as a top showgirl who performs dance routines on stage for thousands of people. Instead, she finds herself wrapped up in the world of erotic dancing.
1 Wild Card— About A Vegas Bodyguard Going Against A Mob Boss
Wild Card is a Las Vegas movie about a bodyguard that goes head-to-head against a mob boss. This movie stars Jason Statham in a leading role and it was released in 2015. It is classified as both an action and a thriller. It is definitely filled with enough action and thrilling moments.