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Playing God

1997, English. Directed by Andy Wilson.

Joining this deadly underworld was easy. But getting out... deadly!

Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.

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Runtime
1h 34m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Playing God is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
17 October 1997
Country
United States of America
Written by
Mark Haskell Smith
Budget
$12M
Box office
$4.2M
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Is Playing God worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Playing God?

Playing God runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Does Playing God have a post-credits scene?

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Playing God parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Playing God is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Playing God on?

Playing God is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Playing God?

If you liked Playing God, try The Substitute, In Too Deep, Rapid Fire.

Who directed Playing God?

Playing God (1997) was directed by Andy Wilson and stars David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie.

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