Play It as It Lays
1972, English. Directed by Frank Perry.
Maria's life was a search for the ultimate answer even after she found there was none.
Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with strangers. Only her friendship with a sensitive gay movie producer, B.Z., offers a semblance of solace. But even that relationship proves to be fleeting amidst the empty decadence of Hollywood.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 19 October 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne
- Budget
- $1M
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What Play It as It Lays is based on
Play It as It Lays is based on Play It as It Lays (1970) by Joan Didion.
1970
Play It as It Lays
By Joan Didion
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How long is Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Play It as It Lays parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Play It as It Lays is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Play It as It Lays on?
Play It as It Lays isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 October 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Play It as It Lays?
If you liked Play It as It Lays, try Blonde, Acrimony, Maps to the Stars.
Who directed Play It as It Lays?
Play It as It Lays (1972) was directed by Frank Perry and stars Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Adam Roarke.
What is Play It as It Lays based on?
Play It as It Lays is based on Play It as It Lays (1970) by Joan Didion.