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Play the Game

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Doris Roberts, Marla Sokoloff, Andy Griffith, Liz Sheridan, and Paul Campbell in Play the Game (2009)
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ComedyRomance

A young ladies' man teaches his dating tricks to his lonely, widowed grandfather, and plays his best mind games to meet the woman of his dreams.A young ladies' man teaches his dating tricks to his lonely, widowed grandfather, and plays his best mind games to meet the woman of his dreams.A young ladies' man teaches his dating tricks to his lonely, widowed grandfather, and plays his best mind games to meet the woman of his dreams.

  • Director
    • Marc Fienberg
  • Writer
    • Marc Fienberg
  • Stars
    • Paul Campbell
    • Andy Griffith
    • Doris Roberts
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marc Fienberg
    • Writer
      • Marc Fienberg
    • Stars
      • Paul Campbell
      • Andy Griffith
      • Doris Roberts
    • 26User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Paul Campbell
    Paul Campbell
    • David Mitchell
    Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith
    • Grandpa Joe
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Rose Sherman
    Marla Sokoloff
    Marla Sokoloff
    • Julie Larabee
    Liz Sheridan
    Liz Sheridan
    • Edna Gordon
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Dick Mitchell
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Mervin Lavine
    Geoffrey Owens
    Geoffrey Owens
    • Rob Marcus
    Juliette Jeffers
    Juliette Jeffers
    • Carrie Marcus
    Marie Caldare
    Marie Caldare
    • Rebecca
    Bunny Levine
    Bunny Levine
    • Claire Cranston
    Monica Garcia
    Monica Garcia
    • Gillian
    Sergio Enrique
    Sergio Enrique
    • Sergio
    Michelle Pierce
    Michelle Pierce
    • Susan
    Mario Di Donato
    Mario Di Donato
    • Flame Car Buyer
    Robert A. Johnson
    • Referee
    Trappy
    Trappy
    • James
    • (as Omar Adam)
    Betty McGuire
    Betty McGuire
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    • Director
      • Marc Fienberg
    • Writer
      • Marc Fienberg
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    User reviews26

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    5michaelzstuff

    Great story line, very good actors, but poorly executed and edited

    Not having high expectation for a film that literally had no p & A so that people would even know that it's in theaters, I was pleasantly surprised by the story. I wanted this film to be good because I know that the writer/director worked for about nine years to get this film made.

    It was a great idea. However, it was very poorly executed. About a third of the way into the film, I got settled in, ready to enjoy this film. Suddenly, the story line stopped as they cut to another Andy scene, and then started again. Stopped again, and then started.

    We were all rooting for our protagonist to get her girl but every time we were hooked on wanting Campbell to find his girl, it diverted our attention back to the other story. It went right back to Andy doing and/or saying the same thing he said in a previous scene. By the time we were half way through the film; I looked around and could tell that the audience was getting restless. We talked with a group of viewers after the show and they all had the same comment. What this film needed most was a great editor!! And for all the money that they put into getting this film in the theaters, they could have taken that money, gone a distributor and made a deal to use that money for the p & a. At least that's what I would have done. Nice try, but no cigar.
    7jbalog3

    Solid film

    These reviews are a little harsh. The story is pretty cute. It has it's funny parts, but I didn't go in expecting much. It's a very basic plot that with some editing would be really good, but I think it is worth a watch.

    I am a big fan of Indie films but they can be hit or miss. I thought it was a hit for originality in the story. I can agree with other reviews that it was rather annoying cutting back and forth between the two stories right when you get hooked. It has a feel good ending with a fun twist.

    I do think the preview for the film is a little misleading. It is a lot more sexual than you would think, but I found it entertaining. Don't take it too literal or you won't have fun with it. There are some parts that might be considered offensive to ages 60 and up. I could see how the movie isn't for everybody. It's definitely aimed at young adults who are still maturing emotionally.
    7willandcharlenebrown

    Thoroughly enjoyable!

    What a treat! My wife and I turned this on for something that works have a hallmark feel and got way more than we bargained for. It has a fun message and and great classic cast that carry the younger actors and the movie. The scene and lines that follow the viagra are priceless. Absolutely priceless! Please Check this move out. You will not be disappointed. I promise!

    What a treat! My wife and I turned this on for something that works have a hallmark feel and got way more than we bargained for. It has a fun message and and great classic cast that carry the younger actors and the movie. The scene and lines that follow the viagra are priceless. Absolutely priceless! Please Check this move out. You will not be disappointed. I promise!
    jeremyregerfacebook

    Pretty good story line, but you should never watch it

    Great movie, and story line. But Andy Griffith being a sick old man, it just goes over the edge. I cannot believe Andy Griffith would be so desperate for money to agree to this act.. He says horny, erection, sucks, talks about oral sex, its disgusting.

    The story line is great though, talking about relationships, and "game" landing "chicks" all that, is funny, but its a pretty terrible movie.

    I don't really know what else to say.

    The story ends well, but I wont spoil it.

    I just cannot believe any of these actors would really do this because it is so disgusting.

    Its almost a creepy type movie
    9mmagick

    Loved It, Andy's Best since Waitress

    As a guest of FilmMetro.com I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing this movie on 8-25-2009. Here is Phoenix this film will open on Friday the 28th. As Grandpa Joe, Andy Griffith is just wonderful and plays the 84 year old in a role he was born to play. Mr. Griffith played a character known as Old Joe in Waitress a few years back and was very good in that role but even better here as a retirement home widower learning how to pick up women from his grandson, a "player" car salesman with all the right moves. This film is a comedy gem that keeps delivering the laughs from start to finish. Hard to believe Grandpa Joe is getting more action than his grandson. I highly recommend this for all ages. Lots of comedy, lots of laughs and just the right amount of love and romance with a cute twist at the end.

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    • Trivia
      Andy Griffith's final role.
    • Quotes

      Grandpa Joe: You either know it when you meet her, or know it when you lose her.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits, around where it starts to list the songs used in the movie, a dancing Andy Griffith comes on the screen.
    • Connections
      References Bonnie et Clyde (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      East Coast Leaves
      Written by Marty Wereski

      Performed by The JL Quartet

      Courtesy of Mar-Tune Music

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сыграем в игру
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Story Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $659,483
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,197
      • Mar 1, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $659,483
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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