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Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection

The Gambler is a series of American TV movies starring Kenny Rogers as Brady Hawkes, a fictional old-west gambler. The character was inspired by Rogers' hit song The Gambler. There are five movies in the series. The first four are directed by Dick Lowry while the last was directed by Jack Bender

5Movies
★ 6.8 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 14 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 5.9/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Gambler: The Adventure Continues standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Gambler

The Gambler

1980★ 5.7ABOVE AVERAGE

This Western adventure, inspired by Kenny Rogers' hit song, tells how fictional gambler Brady Hawkes, going in search of a young son he never knew he had, teams...

2
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

1983★ 6.8HIT

Brady Hawkes, Billy Montana, and Jeremiah Hawkes are on a train bound for a huge gambling event when the train is taken over by a gang of vicious killers in sea...

3
The Gambler: The Legend Continues

The Gambler: The Legend Continues

1987★ 5.9ABOVE AVERAGE

Brady Hawkes and Billy Montana join forces once again in this new adventure. This time around their goal is to help the Sioux fight the government and get the s...

4
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

1991★ 4.6AVERAGE

Hawkes, Jones and Cassidy are on their way to the biggest poker game in history. But a few folks want to see them fold before they even get there....

5
The Gambler: Playing for Keeps

The Gambler: Playing for Keeps

1994★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Brady Hawkes has to run to his son's rescue once again in this continuation of the Gambler stories. Jeremiah is now a young man who has become involved with But...

Common Questions about Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection

How many movies are in the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection?

There are currently 5 movies in the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection, starting from The Gambler to the latest release, The Gambler: Playing for Keeps.

What is the best order to watch the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection?

The best way to watch the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Gambler and ending with The Gambler: Playing for Keeps. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Gambler: The Adventure Continues in this franchise.