Ping Pong Playa (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ping Pong Playa is a 2008 sports comedy directed by Jessica Yu. It earned $77,907 worldwide. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Director
- Jessica Yu
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ping Pong Playa About?
The premise of Ping Pong Playa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Christopher "C-dub" Wang is a suburban teenager desperate to be a basketball star, but finds himself unexpectedly drawn to ping pong. Facing cultural identity struggles and family tensions, a personal crisis leads him to embrace the sport. With his brother's medical career at stake, C-dub must rise to the challenge, overcome his own flaws, and compete in the intense National Golden Cock Tournament to protect his family’s reputation.
Ping Pong Playa Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- racket sport
- basketball sport
- basketball
- escape
- brother
- ping pong
- f rated
- asian american
The Director of Ping Pong Playa
Directed by Jessica Yu.
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Director Jessica Yu
More from Jessica Yu
More films directed by Jessica Yu, best-rated first: In the Realms of the Unreal, Protagonist, Last Call at the Oasis and Quiz Lady.
Ping Pong Playa Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ping Pong Playa 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 59% User score
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Ping Pong Playa Plot Summary
What happens in Ping Pong Playa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vast suburbs of Southern California, Christopher Wang, a 25-year-old man, navigates life under the watchful gaze of his Asian-American parents. His father, a former ping pong prodigy, runs a local sports goods shop that has become a cornerstone for the community’s athletic activities. Simultaneously, his mother, a dedicated teacher, shares her enthusiasm for the sport, mentoring young children at the nearby community center. As the middle child in the family, Christopher often feels eclipsed by his elder brother, Michael (who is favored by their parents for his sense of maturity and responsibility). Michael, not only a regional ping pong champion but also a budding doctor, sets an intimidating standard for Christopher. Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, he turns to manageable escapes.
Full summary
The whole story of Ping Pong Playa, scene by scene
Ping Pong Playa Box Office
Ping Pong Playa grossed $77,907 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$77.9K
- US & Canada
- $77.9K
How Well Do You Know Ping Pong Playa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Ping Pong Playa
10 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet B6.
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2002 Honda Odyssey Minor role
Ping Pong Playa Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “שחקן הפינג פונג” and “乒乓玩到家”.
- Also known as
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- שחקן הפינג פונג
- 乒乓玩到家
- 핑퐁 플레야
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ping Pong, Ping Pong Summer and Ping-Pong: The Triumph.
Ping Pong Playa FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ping Pong Playa, each answered in a sentence.
When was Ping Pong Playa released?
Ping Pong Playa was released on September 5, 2008.
Who directed Ping Pong Playa?
Ping Pong Playa was directed by Jessica Yu.
More films by Jessica Yu How much did Ping Pong Playa make at the box office?
Ping Pong Playa grossed $77,907 worldwide.
How is Ping Pong Playa rated?
Ping Pong Playa has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Ping Pong Playa have a post-credit scene?
No. Ping Pong Playa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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