Howard’s estranged and fed-up wife.
A degenerate gambler and jeweler whose life is defined by the pursuit of the next "big score".
The NBA superstar who borrows the opal, triggering the film's main conflict. Uncut Gems
Howard’s brother-in-law and a loan shark who is running out of patience with Howard’s unpaid debts. Parents Guide & Content Warning
Watch this breakdown to see how the filmmakers used camera work and sound to create the movie's signature feeling of constant anxiety: What Tension Looks Like: Uncut Gems In Depth Cine YouTube• Jun 6, 2021 Howard’s estranged and fed-up wife
The story centers on a rare, black opal Howard smuggles from Ethiopia. He believes the gemstone will be his "ultimate win" at auction, but his plan goes off the rails when NBA star becomes obsessed with the stone, believing it to be a lucky charm. Howard makes a series of increasingly risky bets on Garnett’s performance, leading to a frantic and violent climax. Cast and Characters
A middleman who brings high-profile clients like Garnett to Howard’s shop. Howard’s brother-in-law and a loan shark who is
Howard’s employee and mistress who remains fiercely loyal to him despite his chaotic lifestyle.