Playdate (2021): Cast & Plot
Playdate is a 2021 drama thriller directed by Fred Grivois, starring Guillaume Gouix as Nicolas Gravel, Margot Bancilhon and Michaël Abiteboul. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Fred Grivois
- Original language
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French - Studio
- OCS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Playdate About?
The premise of Playdate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sophie and Nicolas relocate to a new town seeking a fresh start. Their tranquility is shattered when Nicolas’s son returns from a playdate with the neighbors' child, exhibiting unusual marks on his back. As suspicion arises, Sophie and Nicolas begin to investigate, uncovering unsettling secrets about their new neighbors and the circumstances surrounding the children's interaction.
Playdate Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- female nudity
Playdate Cast & Characters
Guillaume Gouix leads the cast as Nicolas Gravel, with Margot Bancilhon as Sophie Gravel and Michaël Abiteboul as Capitaine Rocher. Directed by Fred Grivois; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred Grivois
- Guillaume Gouix as Nicolas Gravel
- Margot Bancilhon as Sophie Gravel
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Michaël Abiteboul as Capitaine Rocher -
Alexandre Philip as Christian
Also Starring in Playdate
· 7 more- Alysson Paradis Angela Maupin
- Guillaume Labbé Xavier
- Kolia Abiteboul David Maupin
- Hubert Delattre Patrice Maupin
- Philippe Lebas Robert Marchandeau
- Marceau Berber Maxime Gravel
- Louka Peixoto-Verdou Bryan Maupin
Playdate Plot Summary
What happens in Playdate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Recently losing his job as a forensic accountant, Brian Jennings finds it challenging to adapt to his new role as a stay-at-home father for his stepson Lucas. Lucas faces bullying at school due to his effeminate demeanor and lack of interest in sports, leaving Brian determined to support him. As his wife Emily returns to her job at a law firm, Brian takes the initiative to facilitate friendships for Lucas, arranging a playdate with the new, outgoing neighbor, Jeff Eamon, who is an athletic stay-at-home dad, and his unusually strong and emotionally disconnected son, CJ.
Full summary
The whole story of Playdate, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Playdate?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the name of the protagonist who recently lost his job as a forensic accountant?
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Playdate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Playdate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Playdate?
Playdate runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Playdate released?
Playdate was released on December 21, 2021.
Who directed Playdate?
Playdate was directed by Fred Grivois.
More films by Fred Grivois Who is in the cast of Playdate?
Playdate stars Guillaume Gouix as Nicolas Gravel, Margot Bancilhon as Sophie Gravel and Michaël Abiteboul as Capitaine Rocher, among 11 credited actors.
Does Playdate have a post-credit scene?
No. Playdate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Playdate in?
The original language of Playdate is French.
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