Role Play (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Role Play is a 2024 action film directed by Thomas Vincent, starring David Oyelowo as Dave Brackett, Kaley Cuoco and Lucia Aliu. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $576,455 worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Thomas Vincent
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- StudioCanal
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Role Play About?
The premise of Role Play without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Suburban life masks a dangerous secret when Emma’s perfect existence as a wife and mother is revealed to be a carefully constructed cover for a career as a skilled assassin. After her husband uncovers her double life, their relationship spirals into a thrilling and perilous game of cat and mouse where the boundaries of reality become dangerously blurred.
Role Play Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- interracial relationship
- interracial couple
- interracial marriage
- female assassin
- couple
- husband wife relationship
- wedding anniversary
- forgetting wedding anniversary
- sexy nurse costume
- hired killer
- hotel bar
- sniper
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- role playing
- interracial love
- disguise
- f word
- the past
- 7th anniversary
- alias
- reference to titanic
- reference to leonardo dicaprio
- vodka martini
- hotel suite
- silenced gun
- reference to zoom video communication
- airport
- berlin germany
- reference to pixar
- new jersey
- reference to target store
- blindfolded
- duct tape over mouth
- playing dead
- stabbed to death
- stabbed in the throat
- drugging a drink
- deep cleavage
- spicing up sex life
- mid life crisis
- double life
- poisoned man
- villainess
- cable tie handcuffs
- telescopic rifle
- wedding ring
- falling asleep on a date
- tasered
- falling through a glass coffee table
- anniversary present
- shot with own gun
Role Play Cast & Characters
David Oyelowo leads the cast as Dave Brackett, with Kaley Cuoco as Emma Brackett and Lucia Aliu as Caroline Brackett. Directed by Thomas Vincent; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Vincent
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David Oyelowo as Dave Brackett - Kaley Cuoco as Emma Brackett
- Lucia Aliu as Caroline Brackett
- Regan Bryan-Gudgeon as Wyatt Brackett
Also Starring in Role Play
· 16 more- Bill Nighy Bob Kellerman
- Moritz Berg Bartender Berlin
- Rudi Dharmalingam Rajendra 'Raj' Bakshi
- Connie Nielsen Gwen Carver
- Simon Delaney Toby Berman
- Steffen Jung Carlo
- Matthias Schmidt Kobel
- Jonathan Failla Driver- Berlin Airport
- Betty Kaplan Bartender Chazz
- Sonita Henry Karen Shah
- Angus McGruther Amadi
- Stephanie Levi-John Molly
- Dong Hyun Yoon Gorman
- Dominic Holmes Meyer
- Jade-Eleena Dregorius Ji
- Julia Schunevitsch Salas
More from Thomas Vincent
More films directed by Thomas Vincent: Mister Bob, The New Protocol, The Hook and Karnaval.
Role Play Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Role Play 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 42/100, strongest in character & emotion (50) and weakest in rewatch factor (40).
Role Play Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Role Play delivers an uneven action-comedy that rarely rises above its derivative premise. The narrative relies on predictable twists and thinly developed stakes, and most of the fight scenes feel underpowered. While some chemistry between the leads and occasional moments of brisk pacing add brief enjoyment, the film’s writing and visual staging lack anticipation. In sum, Role Play leaves limited lasting impact, offering only modest entertainment for genre enthusiasts.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 45
In terms of art and craft, Role Play shows inconsistency in its visual execution. The action choreography is often underwhelming, with poorly shot combat sequences that lack energy. Some production design elements appear serviceable, but the overall look feels occasionally cheap. Editing choices fail to heighten tension in crucial moments. Consequently, the film’s technical presentation struggles to engage beyond surface-level competence.
- Character & Emotion 50
When it comes to character and emotion, the film delivers mixed performances. Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo display moments of genuine rapport, but often resort to broad delivery that undermines emotional stakes. Secondary players receive minimal development, limiting relational depth. While intermittent chemistry provides brief warmth, overall the character work lacks consistent nuance and fails to foster sustained audience investment.
- Story & Flow 40
In terms of story and flow, Role Play struggles with predictability and lack of originality. The plot follows familiar beats with foreseeable twists that diminish engagement. Although pacing picks up in the second half, major narrative turns feel telegraphed and character motivations are occasionally unclear. A handful of early surprises offer momentary intrigue, but the overall arc remains derivative and fails to sustain meaningful suspense.
- Sensory Experience 50
Regarding sensory experience, the film provides inconsistent aural and visual textures. The soundtrack is unobtrusive yet lacks memorable themes, and sound design does little to amplify tension. Cinematic style adheres to genre conventions without distinct visual flair. Some scenes benefit from clear production values, but overall the sensory elements serve the narrative without elevating mood or atmosphere in a notable way.
- Rewatch Factor 40
When considering rewatch factor, Role Play offers limited appeal for repeated viewing. The film’s predictable storyline and uneven execution reduce incentives to revisit. While isolated moments of chemistry and brisk pacing may entertain genre fans once, the lack of distinctive themes or compelling surprises diminishes replay value. Overall, the movie leaves little in the way of lasting memorability to encourage subsequent viewings.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
20722 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 4.5
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.4 /5
25635 ratings
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Role Play Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Role Play from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Emma Brackett, portrayed by Kaley Cuoco, is not only a lethal assassin but also a devoted wife and nurturing mother. Seven years ago, she fell deeply in love with David Oyelowo, who is now her husband. Together, they have a beautiful daughter named Caroline, played by Lucia Aliu, and their blended family also includes Dave’s son from a previous marriage, Wyatt, played by Regan Bryan-Gudgeon, who regards Emma as his mother.
Full summary
The whole story of Role Play, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Role Play Box Office
Role Play grossed $576,455 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$576.5K
- International
- $576.5K
Role Play Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Planning the Role Play
- Clip Emma and Dave Are Persons of Interest
- Clip Emma Confronts Bob In His Hotel Room
How Well Do You Know Role Play?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is Emma's professional occupation?
Cars in Role Play
31 cars on screen, including the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W463 and the 1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W463 Important role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 Important role -
2011 Opel Zafira Tourer C Important role -
2021 Toyota Camry Important role
Role Play Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “نقشآفرینی” and “نقشبازی”.
- Also known as
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- نقشآفرینی
- نقشبازی
- Nhập vai
- בעלה של המחסלת
- Juego de roles
- 롤 플레이
- Моя жена - киллер
- Рольові ігри
- Vaidmenų žaidimas
- O Jogo do Disfarce
- 王牌杀姬
- משחק תפקידים
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- Rol Yapma
- Zabójcza gra
- Gioco di ruolo
- Hra doopravdy
- โรลเพลย์ สวมรอยมารัก
- 角色扮演
- Szerepjáték
- रोल प्ले
- Jeu de rôle
- Rolul
- Играње улога
- Igre uloga
- Igra vlog, არასწორი ცოლი
- Жена ми е убиец
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Role Play FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Role Play, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Role Play?
Role Play runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Role Play released?
Role Play was released on January 12, 2024.
Who directed Role Play?
Role Play was directed by Thomas Vincent.
More films by Thomas Vincent Who is in the cast of Role Play?
Role Play stars David Oyelowo as Dave Brackett, Kaley Cuoco as Emma Brackett and Lucia Aliu as Caroline Brackett, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Role Play make at the box office?
Role Play grossed $576,455 worldwide.
How is Role Play rated?
Role Play has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Role Play have a post-credit scene?
No. Role Play has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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