Uncut Gems (2019)

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A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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The Exorcist
The Exorcist (1973)1
 The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy (1982)2
 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)3
 The Moment of Truth
The Moment of Truth (1965)4
 King of New York
King of New York (1990)5
 The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)6

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Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 (2025)7

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Influenced By

  1. The Exorcist (1973)
    "The opening sequence of "Uncut Gems," set in an Ethiopian mine, mirrors the archaeological dig in Iraq at the beginning of "The Exorcist." This parallel reflects the Safdie brothers' admiration for William Friedkin's work." 10 Movies That Influenced Uncut Gems (Coming Soon To Netflix) Mike Reistetter ScreenRant
  2. The King of Comedy (1982)
    "The character of Howard Ratner in "Uncut Gems" shares similarities with Rupert Pupkin from "The King of Comedy," both being obsessive and delusional figures navigating New York's underworld." 10 Movies That Influenced Uncut Gems (Coming Soon To Netflix) Mike Reistetter ScreenRant
  3. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    "The transition from the opal to Howard's colon in "Uncut Gems" was inspired by the psychedelic sequences in "2001," emphasizing the universe's existence within each individual." Watch ‘Uncut Gems,’ Then Watch These Movies – Film School Rejects | The Official Website of Lenny Bruce Lennybruce
  4. The Moment of Truth (1965)
    "The Safdie brothers admired the cinematography of this film, particularly the use of specific lenses, which influenced the visual style of "Uncut Gems."" Film School Rejects source
  5. King of New York (1990)
    "The Safdie brothers' film shares thematic and stylistic elements with "King of New York," such as the portrayal of charismatic anti-heroes navigating New York's underworld. The Safdies have acknowledged "King of New York" as an influence on their work." 10 Movies That Influenced Uncut Gems (Coming Soon To Netflix) Mike Reistetter ScreenRant
  6. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
    "Ben Gazzara's portrayal of a gambling addict in this film influenced the Safdie brothers' depiction of Howard's character and his descent into debt and desperation." 10 Movies That Influenced Uncut Gems (Coming Soon To Netflix) Mike Reistetter ScreenRant

Influenced

  1. Inside Out 2 (2025)
    "The Pixar sequel incorporated elements from "Uncut Gems" to develop its visual language and camera work. Specifically, the framing of the character Anxiety's scenes was influenced by the Safdie brothers' techniques." Uncut Gems Wikipedia