Play It to the Bone
1999, English. Directed by Ron Shelton.
Two aging fighters in LA, friends, get a call from a Vegas promoter because his undercard fighters for a Mike Tyson bout that night are suddenly unavailable. He wants them to box each other. They agree as long as the winner gets a shot at the middleweight title. They enlist Grace, Cesar's current and Vinnie's ex girlfriend, to drive them to Vegas.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Play It to the Bone isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ron SheltonDirector
- Antonio BanderasCesar Dominguez
- Woody HarrelsonVince Boudreau
- Lolita DavidovichGrace Pasic
- Tom SizemoreJoe Domino
- Lucy LiuLia
- Robert WagnerHank Goody
- Richard MasurArtie
- Willie GarsonCappie Caplan
- Cylk CozartRudy
- Jack CarterDante Solomon
- Aida TurturroMad Greek Waitress
- Dana LeeMan with Ferrari
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Shelton
- Budget
- $24M
- Box office
- $8.7M
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Play It to the Bone: quick answers
Is Play It to the Bone worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Play It to the Bone?
Play It to the Bone runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Play It to the Bone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Play It to the Bone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Play It to the Bone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Play It to the Bone is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Play It to the Bone on?
Play It to the Bone isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Play It to the Bone?
If you liked Play It to the Bone, try Diggstown, Almost Friends, Family Weekend.
Who directed Play It to the Bone?
Play It to the Bone (1999) was directed by Ron Shelton and stars Antonio Banderas, Woody Harrelson, Lolita Davidovich.