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Play It Again, Sam (1972): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Play It Again, Sam is a 1972 romantic comedy directed by Herbert Ross, starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton and Susan Anspach. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $15,413 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Play It Again, Sam About?
The premise of Play It Again, Sam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a painful divorce, film critic Allan tries to recreate the romance of classic Hollywood by adopting the persona of Humphrey Bogart. His earnest but clumsy attempts to emulate the iconic actor’s charm and sophistication lead to a series of hilarious and disastrous romantic encounters. Allan’s journey is a comedic exploration of heartbreak, self-discovery, and the allure of cinematic heroes.
Play It Again, Sam Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fantasy sequence
- airport
- farce
- role model
- date
- dating
- neurosis
- reference to humphrey bogart
- anxiety
- advice
- daydream
- man wears eyeglasses
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- workaholic
- clumsiness
- talking to oneself
- best friend
- apartment
- love triangle
- falling in love
- dysfunctional marriage
- watching a movie
- depression
- j&b scotch
- jb scotch
- imaginary friend
- san francisco california
- divorce
- adultery
- based on play
- beach
- dancing
- taxi
- restaurant
- motorcycle
- bar
- surrealism
- movie theater
- convertible
- music box
- hair dryer
- art museum
- reference to vincent van gogh
- reference to jackson pollack
- reference to henri de toulouse lautrec
- reference to lizabeth scott
- reference to ida lupino
- reference to fred astaire
- reference to willie mays
- reference to francois truffaut
- nymphomaniac
Where to watch
Where to Watch Play It Again, Sam
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Play It Again, Sam Cast
Woody Allen leads the cast, with Diane Keaton and Susan Anspach. Directed by Herbert Ross; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
Also Starring in Play It Again, Sam
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Play It Again, Sam Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Play It Again, Sam 77 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 75% User score
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Plot
Play It Again, Sam Plot Summary
What happens in Play It Again, Sam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco, Play It Again, Sam opens with an iconic scene from Casablanca, featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The protagonist, Allan Felix, sits in a cinema, utterly captivated by the film, longing to emulate the suave character of Rick. Leaving the theater, he carries a heavy heart, aware that he may never embody that kind of charisma.
Full summary
The whole story of Play It Again, Sam, scene by scene
Box office
Play It Again, Sam Box Office
Play It Again, Sam grossed $15,413 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.4K
- International
- $15.4K
Awards
Play It Again, Sam Awards & Nominations
Play It Again, Sam was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Sean Penn
Videos
Play It Again, Sam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Play It Again, Sam.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Play It Again, Sam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the lead character Allan Felix?
Cars
Cars in Play It Again, Sam
30 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford Custom and the 1971 Ford Custom.
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1967 Ford Custom Minor role -
1971 Ford Custom Minor role -
Harley-Davidson Panhead Chopper Minor role -
1966 Lincoln Continental Minor role
Details
Play It Again, Sam Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Provaci ancora Sam” and “Tombe les filles et tais-toi”.
- Also known as
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- Provaci ancora Sam
- Tombe les filles et tais-toi
- Sueños de un seductor
- Zahraj to znovu
- Same
- Versier de meisjes en hou je mond
- Изсвири го още веднъж
- Сам
- Mig og Bogart
- Kerta vielä
- Sam
- Oraios kai sexy
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- Mach's noch einmal
- 呆头鹅
- Játszd újra Sam!
- Сыграй это еще раз
- Сэм!
- O Grande Conquistador
- Ωραίος και σέξι
- En gång till
- שחק אותה
- סם
- Sonhos de um Sedutor
- Изсвири го отново
- 카사블랑카여
- 다시 한번
- دوباره بازی کنید
- Tekrar Çal
- Zagraj to jeszcze raz
- Mai cântă o dată
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FAQ
Play It Again, Sam FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Play It Again, Sam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Play It Again, Sam released?
Play It Again, Sam was released on May 5, 1972.
Who directed Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of Play It Again, Sam?
Play It Again, Sam stars Woody Allen, Diane Keaton and Susan Anspach, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Play It Again, Sam?
In the US, Play It Again, Sam is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Play It Again, Sam make at the box office?
Play It Again, Sam grossed $15,413 worldwide.
How is Play It Again, Sam rated?
Play It Again, Sam has 77 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was Play It Again, Sam nominated for any awards?
Play It Again, Sam received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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