Play The Game

– When ladies' man David Mitchell (Paul Campbell) gives his lonely grandfather, Joe (Andy Griffith), s..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
Play the Game (2009)

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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Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
USA
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Play the Game (2009) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Aug 2009

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Marc Fienberg

Writer:

Marc Fienberg

Main Actors:

Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Marla Sokoloff

Plot:

David sells cars at his father's dealership and, from time to time, visits his grandpa, Joe, at a retirement home. David's a great salesman and he's successful attracting women, one after another. Joe, meanwhile, misses his deceased wife and is done with life. David gives Joe advice on how to get women's attention at the care center, and Joe gives David advice on how to find a lifelong companion. Each dismisses the other's words, then tries them out - David with Julie, a women he met playing football, and Joe with Edna and with Rose. Failures follow success. Can either figure out how to enjoy life and be themselves?

Awards:

3 wins.

Gross profit:

$700,000

Production:

Slowhand Releasing

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
28%
Metacritic:
35%