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Wayne Newton + a craps table + daddy issues = cinematic chaos you didn't know you needed.
TMDB
70

Getting Back to Zero (2013)

gritty sibling chaosneon-noir nostalgiadebt-fueled desperation

Overview

ComedyDrama

Two brothers reconcile their relationship over the death of their father after they inherit his craps table and gambling debt. A dark comedy set in the world of underground casinos.

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fraternal rivalryinherited traumaredemption through risk

Standout Aspects

Acting

Alexis Arquette steals every scene as Judy with chaotic precision.

Production

The underground casino feels genuinely lived-in and desperate.

Writing

Dark humor that actually lands—rare for indie grief-comedies.

Best for:Solo: Late-night dive when you're feeling messy and need catharsis.·Friends: With that one sibling you only tolerate at funerals.·Rewatch: Catching every shady look Wayne Newton gives.
Heads up:Emotional: Dead parent grief hits harder than the marketing suggests.
R

Director

Roger Roth

ReleasedMay 10, 2013
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Nathan Anderson

Nathan Anderson

Derek

Nathan Wetherington

Nathan Wetherington

Charlie

Wayne Newton

Wayne Newton

Bruce

Alexis Arquette

Alexis Arquette

Judy

Stephen Marcus

Stephen Marcus

Tommy

Wally Lozano

Wally Lozano

Duke

Ric Young

Ric Young

Big Boss Man

Jade Harlow

Jade Harlow

Ashley

Charles Dirden III

Charles Dirden III

James

Christina Cindrich

Christina Cindrich

Pamela

Natalie Denise Sperl

Natalie Denise Sperl

Julie Snake Eyes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Alexis Arquette's final dramatic role before her transition, making Judy's scenes unintentionally poignant meta-commentary.

Cultural

The film captures a specific 2013 indie moment when digital cameras made Vegas-adjacent settings suddenly affordable for microbudget filmmakers.

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