Play(2011)
Just a game?
Play Synopsis
In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
Play (2011) is a drama and crime film directed by Ruben Östlund, released on November 11, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Anas Abdirahman, Sebastian Blyckert, Yannick Diakité and Kevin Vaz. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 144 ratings.
- Director:
- Ruben Östlund
- Writers:
- Ruben Östlund, Erik Hemmendorff
- Producers:
- Erik Hemmendorff
- Cinematographer:
- Marius Dybwad Brandrud
- Composer:
- Danny Bensi
- Production:
- Coproduction Office, Plattform Produktion, Film i Väst, SVT, Sonet Film, Société Parisienne de Production, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Play (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Play before you stream it.
Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anas Abdirahman
Anas Abdirahman
as Anas
- Sebastian Blyckert
Sebastian Blyckert
as Sebastian
- Yannick Diakité
Yannick Diakité
as Yannick
Kevin Vaz
as Kevin
- John Ortiz
John Ortiz
as John
- Abdiaziz Hilowle
Abdiaziz Hilowle
as Abdi
- Sebastian Hegmar
Sebastian Hegmar
as Alex
- Nana Manu
Nana Manu
as Nana
- Jacob Ottander
Jacob Ottander
as Boy in Mall
- Herman Troeng
Herman Troeng
as Boy in Mall
- Tobias Åkesson
Tobias Åkesson
as Train Attendant
- Peggy Johansson
Peggy Johansson
as Train Attendant
Key crew
Directed by Ruben Östlund, written by Ruben Östlund and Erik Hemmendorff, produced by Erik Hemmendorff.
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Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 144 ratings.
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Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Play online?
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Play (2011) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Play?
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The main cast of Play (2011) includes Anas Abdirahman, Sebastian Blyckert, Yannick Diakité, Kevin Vaz and John Ortiz. The film was directed by Ruben Östlund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Play released?
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Play was released on November 11, 2011 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Play worth watching?
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Play (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 144 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Play?
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Yes. The official Play trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.