Play the Game (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Play the Game is a comedy and romance film directed by Marc Fienberg, running about 105 minutes. “If you want to win at love, you have to play the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Play the Game stars Paul Campbell as David Mitchell, Andy Griffith as Grandpa Joe, Doris Roberts as Rose Sherman and Liz Sheridan as Edna Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Play the Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $659.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play the Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play the Game (2009)?
- In US, Play the Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play the Game worth watching?
- Play the Game holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play the Game?
- Play the Game stars Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Liz Sheridan and Marla Sokoloff.
- When was Play the Game released?
- Play the Game was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.