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Press Play

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Press Play (2022)
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A young woman has a chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that the mix-tape they made together can transport her back in time.A young woman has a chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that the mix-tape they made together can transport her back in time.A young woman has a chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that the mix-tape they made together can transport her back in time.

  • Director
    • Greg Björkman
  • Writers
    • James Bachelor
    • Greg Björkman
    • Josh Boone
  • Stars
    • Lewis Pullman
    • Danny Glover
    • Matt Walsh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Greg Björkman
    • Writers
      • James Bachelor
      • Greg Björkman
      • Josh Boone
    • Stars
      • Lewis Pullman
      • Danny Glover
      • Matt Walsh
    • 24User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top cast26

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    Lewis Pullman
    Lewis Pullman
    • Harrison
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Cooper
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Mr. Knott
    Clara Rugaard
    Clara Rugaard
    • Laura
    Christina Chang
    Christina Chang
    • Mrs. Knott
    Kekoa Kekumano
    Kekoa Kekumano
    • Jason
    Lyrica Okano
    Lyrica Okano
    • Chloe
    Taiana Tully
    Taiana Tully
    • Young Mom
    Cody Easterbrook
    Cody Easterbrook
    • Drunk guy
    Kevin Yamada
    Kevin Yamada
    • Partner
    Michelle Zauner
    Michelle Zauner
    • Self
    Andrea Elizabeth Sikkink
    Andrea Elizabeth Sikkink
    • Art Patron
    Luis Pereira
    • Construction Worker
    Luke Lenza
    Luke Lenza
    • Brett
    Shereen Balles
    Shereen Balles
    • Store Patron…
    Ati Ripley Scanlan
    Ati Ripley Scanlan
    • Art Patron
    • (as Ati Scanlan)
    Peter Bradley
    • Self
    Rachel Trautmann
    • Laura's Friend
    • Director
      • Greg Björkman
    • Writers
      • James Bachelor
      • Greg Björkman
      • Josh Boone
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    User reviews24

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    10diane_berger

    Heartwarming movie!

    Forget the negative reviews and make your own mind. It's a beautiful movie that will touch your heart. Take my word on it. The performances are solid, the images are so beautiful and the story is so, so touching and inspiring.
    10katrisharossi

    The Universe conspires to give you what you asked for...

    This movie wasn't made just to be made. I believe many people needed to see this film, hence the reason it was created. Maybe for them to appreciate and validate the connection they have currently or have experienced in the past. Maybe this film will finally get someone to realize that the relationship that they're in isn't what's best for them, or just maybe this film was created to get you to believe that love is real and to understand the transformative power that it brings. I absolutely adored this film. The obsession with trying to fix the main problem by somehow trying to cheat him out of death, doesn't work no matter how hard she tries. The minute when she accepts and surrenders the answer comes. Press Play will teach you to value the now and to live in the present moment. It will teach you that we are all literally a decision away from a different life. Can we change fate? Maybe. Can we change our destiny? Maybe. Most importantly, what is meant to be, will always be. This movie shows us to stop, stand still, surrender, and get out of our way. I do believe that souls are constantly striving to find each other. Just the way that these characters were. They believed in love and loved each other in a way that was admirable and pure. My hope for everyone who is reading this review and has the opportunity to watch this movie, go in with an open mind, open heart, and no distractions. Let whatever message that is intended to come to you, do just that. Most importantly, don't stop believing on the love that is meant to find you and be yours. You may not get the opportunity to go back in time they way that she did, however, you'll be wiser for recognizing love and choosing not to let it go.
    8hornyguys

    butterfly effect but in a more romantic tone

    I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since amazon believes a review needs to be 600 words minimum and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    2) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    3) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    4) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    5) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..
    7alessiopriuli

    Do you remember music cassette?

    So at the beginning the story is (almost) pretty normal.

    Laura,a talented painter,meet Harrison,who's working at a record store.

    They fall in love, he teach her how to surf, she shows him her painting.

    Pretty normal,right?

    BUT.

    Even if the movie is (apparently) set in present day, they star to make a mix tape.

    Yep,that thing that we born before internet or mp3 used to do on music cassette.

    They don't make a spotify playlist or something like that.

    Nope,they record songs on a music cassette.

    It's kind of weird but nice,i guess?

    Well,that the "plot device" that the movie use.

    Because when he tragically dies, she discover that when she listen to that mix tape she can travel trough time.

    And she can try to save him.

    I will not tell you where the movie goes from there,but you should know that it shows how time travel can mess up your ad others lives.

    Overall a pretty good movie, not a masterpiece but a nice story with a lot of heart.
    7danliftman

    A sweet romance with an unexpected twist

    Press Play is a delightful story of young love. There are reminiscences of The Lake House, a movie I loved. I enjoyed watching the two leads fall in love. The main plot device is unusual and played out in a very enjoyable way. Danny Glover is perfect in his role. The sound track is great. I really liked every song as they were woven into the plot. Press Play made me very happy. It's a fine "date night" film.

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    • Trivia
      Many have mentioned the similarities between this film and the popular videogame franchise Life Is Strange. The rewinding time power, the writing on several objects, the record store and the (importance) of music are some of these similarities.
    • Goofs
      The boom mic is visible at both the 1 hour and 5 minute mark, as well as the 1 hour and 17 minute mark.
    • Quotes

      Cooper: Just because it's broken doesn't mean it's busted.

    • Soundtracks
      Boyish
      Written by Japanese Breakfast

      Performed by Japanese Breakfast

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 2022 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • До зустрічі крізь час
    • Production companies
      • CJ Entertainment
      • Jalapeno Goat
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $216,850
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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