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Play the Game

Play the Game

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Play the Game
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Release Date: 2009-02-27
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 5.809/10 (34 votes)
  • Budget: $1,100,000
  • Revenue: $659,483
  • Production Companies: Story Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4702
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

as David Mitchell

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

as Grandpa Joe

Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

as Rose Sherman

Liz Sheridan

Liz Sheridan

as Edna Gordon

Marla Sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff

as Julie Larabee

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

as Dick Mitchell

Rance Howard

Rance Howard

as Mervin Lavine

Geoffrey Owens

Geoffrey Owens

as Rob Marcus

Bunny Levine

Bunny Levine

as Claire Cranston

Monica Garcia Pérez

Monica Garcia Pérez

as Gillian

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Play the Game - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Play the Game?

Play the Game is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2009-02-27.

Who are the main actors in Play the Game?

The main cast includes Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Liz Sheridan, Marla Sokoloff, .

Where can I watch Play the Game online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Play the Game is available.

Is Play the Game based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Play the Game?

Play the Game has an IMDb rating of 5.809/10 based on 34 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Play the Game?

The movie had a production budget of $1,100,000 and earned $659,483 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Play the Game?

The soundtrack was composed by Story Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Play the Game filmed?

Play the Game was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Play the Game?

The total runtime of Play the Game is 105 minutes.

Is Play the Game suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Play the Game?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Play the Game.

Does Play the Game have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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