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Romantic drama

Role/Play (2010): Cast & Plot

Role/Play (2010) movie poster

Role/Play is a 2010 romantic drama directed by Rob Williams, starring Brian Nolan as Ricky, Matthew Montgomery and Jim J. Bullock. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Role/Play (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Rob Williams
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Role/Play About?

The premise of Role/Play without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A soap‑opera star whose recent coming‑out has thrust him into the spotlight meets a gay‑marriage activist fresh from divorce. Their encounter forces both to face the steep price of fame and the ever‑shifting, often fickle, nature of celebrity within the gay community.

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Cast & crew

Role/Play Cast & Characters

Brian Nolan leads the cast as Ricky, with Matthew Montgomery as Trey Reed and Jim J. Bullock as Bernie. Directed by Rob Williams; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rob Williams

More films directed by Rob Williams: Happiness Adjacent, Shared Rooms, The History of the Pit Stop: Gone in Two Seconds and Out to Kill.

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Plot

Role/Play Plot Summary

What happens in Role/Play from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Emma leads a double life: in the eyes of her family she is a devoted wife and the mother of Wyatt and Caroline, yet she also moves through the shadows as an assassin. Her frequent “business trips” create distance at home, causing missed anniversaries and a growing strain as she tries to keep the pieces of her life from slipping apart.

Full summary

The whole story of Role/Play, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Role/Play?

9 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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What is Emma's double life?

Details

Role/Play Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Jeux de rôle” and “Encenação”.

Also known as
  • Jeux de rôle
  • Encenação
  • 真人游戏
  • 롤/플레이

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FAQ

Role/Play FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Role/Play, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Role/Play?

Role/Play runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Role/Play released?

Role/Play was released on June 3, 2010.

Who directed Role/Play?

Role/Play was directed by Rob Williams.

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Who is in the cast of Role/Play?

Role/Play stars Brian Nolan as Ricky, Matthew Montgomery as Trey Reed and Jim J. Bullock as Bernie, among 10 credited actors.

Does Role/Play have a post-credit scene?

No. Role/Play has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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