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Playing by Heart

1998Movie2 h 1 minR

56

DecentGoodWatch score

56

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.

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Date night
Friends night
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Directed by: Willard Carroll
Written by: Willard Carroll
Produced by: Thomas L. Wilhite, Willard Carroll, Meg Liberman
Music by: John Barry

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December 30, 1998 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released: December 30, 1998
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States, United Kingdom
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $4 million
Available in: 37 countries

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The Alcoholic, Dark Secret, Silly Rabbit, Romance Is for Kids! +3

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Playing by Heart?"

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Where can I stream Playing by Heart?

In the United States, Playing by Heart streams on fuboTV, 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 12 other countries.

Is Playing by Heart worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Playing by Heart good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Playing by Heart make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Was Playing by Heart a box office flop?

Budget$20 million

Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.