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Play the Game

Play the Game

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2009 1h 45m5.8

Play the Game

“If you want to win at love, you have to play the game.”

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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.

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DirectorMarc Fienberg
ScreenplayMarc Fienberg
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 27, 2009
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 45m
Budget$1M
Revenue$659,483
Loss$440,517
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes35
GenresComedy, Romance
StudioStory Films

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Cast

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

David Mitchell

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Grandpa Joe

Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

Rose Sherman

Liz Sheridan

Liz Sheridan

Edna Gordon

Marla Sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff

Julie Larabee

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

Dick Mitchell

Rance Howard

Rance Howard

Mervin Lavine

Geoffrey Owens

Geoffrey Owens

Rob Marcus

Bunny Levine

Bunny Levine

Claire Cranston

Monica Garcia Pérez

Monica Garcia Pérez

Gillian

Michelle Pierce

Michelle Pierce

Susan

Christopher Goodman

Christopher Goodman

Customer

Juliette Jeffers

Juliette Jeffers

Carrie Marcus

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Sergio Enrique

Sergio

Mario Di Donato

Mario Di Donato

Flame Car Buyer

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Robert A. Johnson

Referee

Marie Caldare

Marie Caldare

Rebecca

Omar Adam

Omar Adam

James

Betty McGuire

Betty McGuire

Mahjong Lady

Jack Guzman

Jack Guzman

Captain

🎭

Rafael J. Noble

Doorman

Les Williams

Les Williams

Maitre d'

Eve Brenner

Eve Brenner

Maxine Polachek

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Lisa Benedict

Trainer

Travis Winfrey

Travis Winfrey

Edna's Trainer

Michael  Bortone

Michael Bortone

Waiter

Thomas Crawford

Thomas Crawford

Paul

Andres Hudson

Andres Hudson

Mechanic

Frantz Turner

Frantz Turner

Husband

Rhett Giles

Rhett Giles

Jeff

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Irma Esperias

Nanny

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Abby Fienberg

Fetal Kid

🎭

Casey Fienberg

Balloon Kid

🎭

Lilah Fienberg

Stroller Kid

🎭

Lynn Feinberg

Pool Player

🎭

Ross Fienberg

Football Spectator

🎭

Elizabeth Gary

Older Lady

🎭

Jerry Gordon

Poker Player

🎭

Sandy Gordon

Mahjong Player

Breon Gorman

Breon Gorman

Edna's Daughter

🎭

W. Shannon Jones

Ken Blinkoff

🎭

Michelle Krawitz

Red Wine Woman

Donald Sage Mackay

Donald Sage Mackay

Retirement Home Director

🎭

Annette Powers

Pat McKracken

Leigh Rose

Leigh Rose

Iris

🎭

Dulce Maria Solis

Taxi Driver

🎭

Michael Bretten

Trendy Player in Bar

Hannah Cowley

Hannah Cowley

Girl with Football

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Andrea Jung

Miss Linebacker

🎭

Brenda Goodbeard

Car Buyer

Rene Napoli

Rene Napoli

Pharmacist

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Frequently Asked Questions about Play the Game

Where can I watch Play the Game?

Play the Game (2009) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Play the Game about?

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...

Who directed Play the Game?

Play the Game (2009) was directed by Marc Fienberg. The film is a Comedy, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 45m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is Play the Game?

Play the Game runs 1h 45m (105 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 35 votes. Genre: Comedy, Romance.

Is Play the Game worth watching?

Play the Game is rated 5.8/10 by 35 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Romance fans.