Released in 1998, it features Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich.ĭamon portrays the lead character of the film, as his role as Mike McDermott sees him return to the underground world of high-stakes poker in order to pay off his friend’s (Lester “Worm” Murphy) debt. Rounders is perhaps one of the most iconic films to have ever been produced that revolves around the game of poker.