Play It Again, Sam (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1972, Play It Again, Sam is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 85 minutes. “Here's laughing at you, kid.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca (1942) attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.
Who’s in it. Play It Again, Sam stars Woody Allen as Allan Felix, Diane Keaton as Linda Christie, Tony Roberts as Dick Christie and Jerry Lacy as Humphrey Bogart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Play It Again, Sam has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play It Again, Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play It Again, Sam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play It Again, Sam (1972)?
- In US, Play It Again, Sam is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play It Again, Sam worth watching?
- Play It Again, Sam holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Play It Again, Sam?
- Play It Again, Sam stars Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy and Susan Anspach.
- When was Play It Again, Sam released?
- Play It Again, Sam was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.