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In this 2008 film directed by Robert Luketic, a brilliant MIT student, played by Jim Sturgess, is drawn into the high-stakes world of card counting. Under the guidance of a cunning professor, portrayed by Kevin Spacey, he joins a team of students who use their skills to win big in Las Vegas casinos. The movie also features performances by Kate Bosworth and Laurence Fishburne. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it offers an intriguing look at the intersection of mathematics and gambling. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on Soap2day.