Playing for Keeps(2012)
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Playing for Keeps Synopsis
A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt to get his life together.
Playing for Keeps (2012) is a comedy and romance film directed by Gabriele Muccino, released on November 29, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 736 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabriele Muccino
- Writers:
- Robbie Fox
- Producers:
- Jonathan Mostow, Heidi Jo Markel, Kevin Misher
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Menzies Jr.
- Composer:
- Andrea Guerra
- Production:
- Evil Twins, Millennium Media, Eclectic Pictures, Nu Image, Misher Films, G-BASE
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $30,962,335
- Status:
- Released
Playing for Keeps (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Playing for Keeps before you stream it.
Playing for Keeps Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gerard Butler
as George
Jessica Biel
as Stacie
Uma Thurman
as Patti
Catherine Zeta-Jones
as Denise
Iqbal Theba
as Param
Sean O'Bryan
as Coach Jacob
Dennis Quaid
as Carl
Judy Greer
as Barb
Noah Lomax
as Lewis
James Tupper
as Matt
Jon Mack
as Connie
- Abella Wyss
Abella Wyss
as Ally
Key crew
Directed by Gabriele Muccino, written by Robbie Fox, produced by Jonathan Mostow, Heidi Jo Markel and Kevin Misher.
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Playing for Keeps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 736 ratings.
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Playing for Keeps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing for Keeps online?
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Playing for Keeps (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Playing for Keeps?
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The main cast of Playing for Keeps (2012) includes Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Iqbal Theba. The film was directed by Gabriele Muccino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing for Keeps released?
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Playing for Keeps was released on November 29, 2012 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Playing for Keeps worth watching?
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Playing for Keeps (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 736 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing for Keeps?
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Yes. The official Playing for Keeps trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.