Gambling on Extinction (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, Gambling on Extinction is a documentary film directed by Jakob Kneser, running about 52 minutes. “A look at the use and proliferation of illegal wildlife products throughout the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Today, only 3,200 tigers roam in the wild. At the current rate of poaching, elephants, rhinos and tigers living in the wild will be extinct in our lifetime. Who are the global players in this deadly game of power, greed and profit? Who pulls the strings and who are the customers? And why have ivory and rhino horn become perfect investment opportunities?
Who’s in it. Gambling on Extinction stars John Hume as Self (rhino farmer), Peter Knights as Self (WildAid), Julian Rademeyer as Self and Grace Gabriel as Self (International Fund for Animal Welfare), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gambling on Extinction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gambling on Extinction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gambling on Extinction tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gambling on Extinction (2015)?
- In US, Gambling on Extinction is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gambling on Extinction worth watching?
- Gambling on Extinction holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gambling on Extinction?
- Gambling on Extinction stars John Hume, Peter Knights, Julian Rademeyer, Grace Gabriel and Kobus de Wet.