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An octogenarian (Andy Griffith) and his grandson (Paul Campbell) look for love.

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Critics Consensus

Andy Griffith is his usually likable self, but he's stranded in a middling comedy that's surprisingly tasteless and poorly crafted.

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Jeff Shannon Seattle Times 10/15/2009
1.5/4
There's a good comedy to be made about sex among seniors, but the low-budget indie film Play the Game is not that movie. Go to Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post 08/28/2009
2.5/4
While Fienberg's direction is no great shakes, the film showcases its veteran cast. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 08/28/2009
2/5
Stay home and find yourself a Golden Girls marathon. Go to Full Review Mattie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) 06/06/2019
3/4
Griffith has honestly never been funnier, and Play the Game is a delightful, thoroughly entertaining romantic comedy that reminds us all just why we fell in love with him in the first place. Go to Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Times 12/05/2018
2/4
It's too bad things get so crude, because the film otherwise has a certain charm. Go to Full Review Sean P. Means Salt Lake Tribune 11/13/2009
0/4
I never contemplated what Andy Griffith's face would look like during orgasm, and I curse this atrocious and shoddy romantic comedy for making Griffith do it and making anyone watch it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/31/2020 The trailer was awful, but the saving grace is this movie was actually decent. Underrated, cute, funny, and good time can all be used to describe this movie. See more 04/22/2019 Don't pay no attention to the "critics" review. This show is just so funny and so relatable. Sad reading the nonsense reviews. It's about as true to life as you can get. Hey critic reviewers - take the starch out of your collars and enjoy life. See more 04/14/2014 no new tale here but still enjoyable this was alot like the superior 'yes men' See more 01/08/2014 well that's a good laughter!!!!!!!! See more 09/06/2013 Amateurishly made and poorly written, Play the Game puts lovable Andy Griffith in an awkward and somewhat raunchy role that is totally out of his element. See more 06/18/2013 Good movie overall, I enjoyed this romantic comedy and good cast too See more Read all reviews
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Marc Fienberg

Director

Andy Griffith

Grandpa Joe

Paul Campbell

David Mitchell

Marla Sokoloff

Julie Larabee

Liz Sheridan

Edna Gordon

Doris Roberts

Rose Sherman

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Movie Info

Synopsis An octogenarian (Andy Griffith) and his grandson (Paul Campbell) look for love.
Director
Marc Fienberg
Screenwriter
Marc Fienberg
Distributor
Slowhand Cinema Releasing
Production Co
Story Films
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$635.7K
Runtime
1h 45m