Name: Playground
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-10-20
Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cast: Maya Vanderbeque, Günter Duret, Elsa Laforge, Lena Girard Voss, Simon Caudry

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When Nora witnesses Abel being bullied by other kids, she rushes to protect him by warning their father. But Abel forces her to remain silent. Caught in a conflict of loyalty, Nora will ultimately try to find her place, torn between children's and adult's worlds.

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Bullying
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Contemporary Drama
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Directed by: Laura Wandel
Written by: Laura Wandel
Produced by: Stéphane Lhoest
Music by: Philippe van Leer, David Vranken, David Gillain

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October 20, 2021 · 1 h 12 min · Violence

Released: October 20, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 12 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama
Original language: French
Made in: Belgium
Budget: $1 million
Available in: 25 countries

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Where can I stream Playground?

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Film Movement+

BFI Player

In the United States, Playground streams on Film Movement+ and BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Playground worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Playground plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Playground in English?

French

No, it was made in French.