There are many pool movies to watch with friends of have playing in the background during a rousing game of pool. A pool party takes little more than the billiards required to play. For a children’s pool party, include various pool theme party supplies and decorations.

The Hustler (1961) set the standard for all pool movies to follow. Paul Newman's portrayal of Fast Eddie Felson, a hustling pool shark who drifts across the country playing in seedy pool halls and whose obsession to dethrone table legend Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) could bring about his own end. Co-stars include Piper Laurie, George C. Scott, Myron McCormick.

The Baltimore Bullet (1980) is a tale of two hustlers trying to set up a big game in this pool movie. Stars include James Coburn, Omar Sharif and Bruce Boxleitner.

The Color Of Money (1986) is another quality pool hall movie that sees an Oscar-winning performance by Paul Newman returns as pool hall hustler Fast Eddie Felson. Eddie mentors cocky young Tom Cruise who wishes to be the top guy. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

Stickmen (2001) is a pool movie about young pool players who involved in an underground pool tournament. This New Zealand comedy trio of Wellington buddies try to save their favorite watering hole from going under by entering a big-money underground pool tournament run by local mobsters. Stars include Robbie Magasiva, Scott Wills and Paolo Rotondo.

Poolhall Junkies (2002) stars Mars Callahan, Chazz Palminteri, Christopher Walken, and Michael Rosenbaum and is one of the more popular pool movies recently. Gifted pool hustler Johnny is forced to play a dangerous game when his younger brother becomes involved in a dangerous con.

Shooting Gallery (2005) stars Freddie Prince Jr. Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez and Daniel Newman in this pool movie. Jericho befriends a group of hustlers at the local billiards hall and becomes a pawn in a game between a veteran player and a corrupt cop. He then is aided with the help of his girlfriend.