Play the Game
"If you want to win at love, you have to play the game."
Originally released in 2009. Play the Game is a comedy/romance film. directed by Marc Fienberg.
Starring Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, and Doris Roberts
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$659.5K
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Campbell
as David Mitchell
Andy Griffith
as Grandpa Joe
Doris Roberts
as Rose Sherman
Liz Sheridan
as Edna Gordon
Marla Sokoloff
as Julie Larabee
Clint Howard
as Dick Mitchell
Rance Howard
as Mervin Lavine
Geoffrey Owens
as Rob Marcus
Bunny Levine
as Claire Cranston
Monica Garcia Pérez
as Gillian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Revenue
- $659,483
Production Companies
- Story Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Dav...
Who directed Play the Game?
Play the Game was directed by Marc Fienberg.
How long is Play the Game?
Play the Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Play the Game released?
Play the Game was released on February 27, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Play the Game?
The main cast of Play the Game includes Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Liz Sheridan, Marla Sokoloff.