Playing for Keeps (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Playing for Keeps is a 2012 sports drama directed by Gabriele Muccino, starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $31 million worldwide. Critics gave it 6% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Gabriele Muccino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- FilmDistrict
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Playing for Keeps About?
The premise of Playing for Keeps without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former soccer superstar’s career has fallen apart, leading him to coach his son's team as a chance at redemption. While guiding the young players, his charisma unexpectedly attracts the attention of their mothers, including Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones. George must then navigate complex relationships, confront unresolved issues from his past, and ultimately discover what it truly means to be a champion beyond the game.
Playing for Keeps Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- soccer
- soccer team
- soccer coach
- soccer mom
- father son relationship
- divorced parents
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- coach
- car alarm
- photograph
- match
- soccer match
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- rain
- flirting
- scene during end credits
- ferrari
- soccer player
- soccer game
- reference to david beckham
- scottish accent
- bribe
- washed up star
- jail
- athlete
- parent
- soccer movie
- single father
- single mother
- man wrapped in a towel
- espn
- sportscaster
- mother son relationship
- soccer sport
- football
- cheating wife
- cheating fiancee
- ex husband ex wife sex
- television studio
- thick accent
- celtic
- reference to queen elizabeth ii
- trick shot
- reference to kobe bryant
- penalty kick
Where to Watch Playing for Keeps
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Playing for Keeps Cast
Gerard Butler leads the cast, with Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Gabriele Muccino.
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Director Gabriele Muccino
Playing for Keeps Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Playing for Keeps 6% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 6% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.4 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Playing for Keeps Plot Summary
What happens in Playing for Keeps from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
George Dryer, Gerard Butler, a former professional soccer star whose career has declined, relocates to Virginia in an effort to rebuild his relationship with his young son, Lewis, and with his ex-wife Stacie, Jessica Biel who is engaged to another man, Matt.
Struggling with finances and direction, George tries to sell memorabilia and pursue a career in sports broadcasting, but his efforts yield little interest. During a drop-off of a demo tape at a local station, George visits one of Lewis’s soccer practices and is quickly recruited to coach the team. He accepts the role and becomes popular with the children, yet he also attracts the romantic attention of several mothers—Barb, a lonely divorcée; Denise, a former sportscaster with ESPN connections; and Patti, the wife of wealthy businessman Carl King.
Full summary
The whole story of Playing for Keeps, scene by scene
Playing for Keeps Box Office
Playing for Keeps grossed $31 million worldwide. $13.1 million came from the US and Canada and $17.9 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31M
- US & Canada
- $13.1M
- International
- $17.9M
Playing for Keeps Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Playing for Keeps.
How Well Do You Know Playing for Keeps?
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
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What is the name of the former professional soccer star who is the film's protagonist?
Cars in Playing for Keeps
20 cars on screen, including the 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider and the 2009 Ferrari California.
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2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible Important role -
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role
Playing for Keeps Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Playing the Field” and “L'amour en jeu”.
- Also known as
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- Playing the Field
- L'amour en jeu
- 情场玩咖
- Playing for Keeps (2012)
- Love Coach
- Jugando Por Amor
- Um Bom Partido
- Un buen partido
- Quello che so sull’amore
- Trener bardzo osobisty
- Kiss the Coach
- Мужчина нарасхват
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- Kærlighed på sidelinjen
- Rakkauden pelikenttä
- Kispályás szerelem
- กระตุกหัวใจ ให้กลับมาปิ๊ง
- Aşk Oyunu
- Παίζοντας με την Αγάπη
- Chlap na roztrhání
- Mereu în offside
- לשחק עם הלב
- Игри на сърцето
- Чоловік нарозхват
- 당신에게도 사랑이 다시 찾아올까요?
- Širdžių Ėdikas
- Chlap na roztrhanie
- 英超有情人
- Un bon partit
- Yêu Hết Mình
- スマイル、アゲイン
- 情場大玩咖
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Playing for Keeps FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Playing for Keeps, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Playing for Keeps released?
Playing for Keeps was released on December 7, 2012.
Who directed Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps was directed by Gabriele Muccino.
More films by Gabriele Muccino Who is in the cast of Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps stars Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid.
Where can I watch Playing for Keeps?
In the US, Playing for Keeps is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Playing for Keeps make at the box office?
Playing for Keeps grossed $31 million worldwide ($13.1 million domestic, $17.9 million international).
How is Playing for Keeps rated?
Playing for Keeps has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 6% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Playing for Keeps have a post-credit scene?
No. Playing for Keeps has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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