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The Player

2019·Movie
34min
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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A gay tongue in cheek black comedy. Carl and Tom hook up on a dating app, only to soon discover that when Tom arrives at Carl's doorstep, no one could have predicted the games that were played.
Gay Black ComedyPsychological ThrillerDating App DramaWitty & TwistedUnpredictable PlotCharacter-Driven MysteryModern Queer CinemaDarkly HumorousTongue-in-Cheek

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Where can I stream The Player?

In the United States, The Player is free with ads on Plex and Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Player worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.9).

Will The Player make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The Player good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Player use?

Horrible HollywoodBatman GambitGood Cop/Bad CopConversational TropingThe '90sOscar BaitThe UnpronounceableCreator Career Self-DeprecationAccidental MurderWrite What You KnowArtistic License – GeographyCorrupt Corporate Executiveand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Horrible Hollywood, Batman Gambit, and Good Cop/Bad Cop.