Maverick (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1994, Maverick is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Donner, running about 127 minutes. “In their hands, a deck of cards was the only thing more dangerous than a gun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional three thousand dollars in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game that begins in a few days, so he joins forces with a woman gambler with a marvellous southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
Who’s in it. Maverick stars Mel Gibson as Bret Maverick, Jodie Foster as Annabelle Bransford, James Garner as Marshal Zane Cooper and Graham Greene as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Maverick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $183M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maverick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maverick tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maverick (1994)?
- In US, Maverick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maverick worth watching?
- Maverick holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maverick?
- Maverick stars Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene and Alfred Molina.
- When was Maverick released?
- Maverick was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.