The Players (2014): Ratings & Plot
The Players is a 2014 comedy directed by Jan Kounen and Fred Cavayé. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Directors
- Jan Kounen , Fred Cavayé and Michel Hazanavicius
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Players About?
The premise of The Players without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic businessman devises a playful plan to win the heart of a promising actress. He engineers a movie production as a means to attract her attention and pursue a romantic connection. The story follows his attempts to charm her, while also exploring the potential for her to discover his carefully constructed scheme. It’s a humorous look at the pursuit of love and the deceptions people employ in the name of romance.
The Director of The Players
Directed by Jan Kounen, Fred Cavayé and Michel Hazanavicius.
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Co-director Jan Kounen - Co-director Fred Cavayé
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Co-director Michel Hazanavicius -
Co-director Emmanuelle Bercot - Co-director Eric Lartigau
- Co-director Alexandre Courtès
More from the Directors of The Players
More films directed by the directors of The Players, best-rated first: The Artist, Nothing to Hide, Point Blank and The Big Picture.
The Players Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Players 43 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 10% User score
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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The Players Plot Summary
What happens in The Players from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Diana Armstrong stands amidst the wreckage of the Players Club, her thoughts drift back to a crucial turning point in her life - the day she left her parents’ home in pursuit of a college education. Isolated and seeking direction, she found solace working in a shoe store, where she forged friendships with Ronnie and Tricks, employees of the mysterious Dollar Bill at the Players Club. Their persuasion proved compelling, leading Diana to take on the persona of “Diamond” on stage.
Fast forward four years, Diana’s younger cousin Ebony arrives, looking for refuge in her life. Unfortunately, as Ebony gets settled, she begins to spiral into self-destructive behaviors, indulging in excessive drinking, late-night escapades, and secret stripping performances.
Full summary
The whole story of The Players, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Players?
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 inspired Diana Armstrong to leave her parents' home?
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The Players FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Players, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Players?
The Players runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Players released?
The Players was released on April 4, 2014.
Who directed The Players?
The Players was directed by Jan Kounen, Fred Cavayé and Michel Hazanavicius.
More films by Jan Kounen How is The Players rated?
The Players has 43 on Metacritic, 10% on TMDB and 4.5/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Players have a post-credit scene?
No. The Players has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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