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Play the Game

2009Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic35–Rotten Tomatoes29%61%

A romantic, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

If you want to win at love, you have to play the game.

When ladies' man David Mitchell (Paul Campbell) gives his lonely grandfather, Joe (Andy Griffith), some pointers on dating, Joe becomes a big hit with the women in his retirement community. But David strikes out with his own tricks when he tries to woo a girl named Julie (Marla Sokoloff). Now it's up to Joe to teach his grandson how to win at love without playing games. Doris Roberts and Liz Sheridan co-star in this award-winning comedy.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Intergenerational Humor
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Dating Advice
  • Family Dynamics
  • Heartwarming Story
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Lighthearted Romance

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Marc Fienberg
Written by
Marc Fienberg
Produced by
Marc Fienberg
Music by
Jim Latham

Everyone

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Facts

February 27, 2009 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
February 27, 2009
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$659,483
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Play the Game?"

Questions about Play the Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Play the Game?

PrimeFawesome

In the United States, Play the Game streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Play the Game worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is Play the Game okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Play the Game good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Play the Game make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).