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Play the Game

2009·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Romantic ComedyIntergenerational HumorWholesome EntertainmentDating AdviceFamily DynamicsHeartwarming StoryFeel-Good MovieCharacter-Driven ComedyLighthearted Romance

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Where can I stream Play the Game legally?

Play the Game is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Play the Game worth watching?

38
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Play the Game rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Play the Game?

1 h 45 min

Play the Game runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Play the Game?

Critics32
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Play the Game higher (62) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Play the Game a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$659,483

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $659,483 worldwide, 60% of its budget.

What language is Play the Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Play the Game?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Play the Game in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.