“Electrick Children” (2012): Among the more bizarre storylines of any other Las Vegas-based movie on this list, Rachel, a 15-year-old born into a devout religious community believes she was impregnated by the contents of a forbidden cassette tape she listened to, although the truth is far more sinister. “Casino” sits atop the rest as the best Las Vegas movie out there. While not an uplifting movie, “Casino” is one that will have fans of Vegas’ mob era salivating. “Casino” follows Ace Rothstein and his adventure running “The Tangiers”, a fictional casino on the Las Vegas Strip intended to mimic the real story of Stardust.
“Casino” (1995): A Martin Scorsese film that re-visits Las Vegas’ time as a mob town. I figured it would be fun to rank my favorite movies set in Las Vegas – Hopefully, you’re able to find a couple of gems you have yet to see! Best Las Vegas Movies – Ranked Whether you’re a fan of modern movies or ones from earlier incarnations of Vegas with shots of long-lost properties, there are plenty of options. Most Vegas regulars, at least the degenerates I know, have a go-to pre-Vegas movie playlist.įor me, it’s a routine that must be adhered to before each Las Vegas vacation. If you’re anything like me, you burn through movies set in Las Vegas before your trip to help mentally prepare and build excitement for what’s to come.
