Playing with Love
1977, Italian. Directed by Pier Giuseppe Murgia.
Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 6 May 1977
- Original title
- Maladolescenza
- Country
- Italy, Germany
- Written by
- Peter Berling, Pier Giuseppe Murgia
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Playing with Love: quick answers
Is Playing with Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Playing with Love?
Playing with Love runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Playing with Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Playing with Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Playing with Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Playing with Love is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Playing with Love on?
Playing with Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 May 1977. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Playing with Love?
If you liked Playing with Love, try Mammal, Nymphomaniac: Vol. II, Requiem for a Dream.
Who directed Playing with Love?
Playing with Love (1977) was directed by Pier Giuseppe Murgia and stars Lara Wendel, Éva Ionesco, Martin Loeb.