Playing for Keeps (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1986, Playing for Keeps is a comedy and family film directed by Bob Weinstein, running about 102 minutes. “It's What You Need to Succeed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious trio of inner-city high school grads tries to hit the big time by turning a run-down country hotel into a rock & roll resort with around-the-clock music and live entertainment. Standing in their way are fearful townsfolk, unscrupulous businessmen and the tax collector, all threatening to bring the curtain down on the teens' aspirations. But this is one threesome who refuses to give up on their lifelong goal without a fight — and a song.
Who’s in it. Playing for Keeps stars Daniel Jordano as Danny, Matthew Penn as Spikes, Leon W. Grant as Silk and Mary B. Ward as Chloe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Playing for Keeps has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing for Keeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing for Keeps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing for Keeps (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing for Keeps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing for Keeps worth watching?
- Playing for Keeps holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing for Keeps?
- Playing for Keeps stars Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn, Leon W. Grant, Mary B. Ward and Marisa Tomei.
- When was Playing for Keeps released?
- Playing for Keeps was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.