Play the Game
2009, English. Directed by Marc Fienberg.
If you want to win at love, you have to play the game.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Marc FienbergDirector
- Paul CampbellDavid Mitchell
- Andy GriffithGrandpa Joe
- Doris RobertsRose Sherman
- Liz SheridanEdna Gordon
- Marla SokoloffJulie Larabee
- Clint HowardDick Mitchell
- Rance HowardMervin Lavine
- Geoffrey OwensRob Marcus
- Bunny LevineClaire Cranston
- Monica Garcia PérezGillian
- Michelle PierceSusan
- Christopher GoodmanCustomer
Details
- Released
- 27 February 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marc Fienberg
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $659K
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Play the Game runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Play the Game is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Play the Game?
Play the Game is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What movies are like Play the Game?
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Who directed Play the Game?
Play the Game (2009) was directed by Marc Fienberg and stars Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts.