Where can I watch Play (2019)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Play worth watching?

Play holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Play stars Emma Bading, Jonas Hämmerle, Anna Jung, Oliver Masucci and Ulrike C. Tscharre.

When was Play released?

Play was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.

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Play (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 2019, Play is a drama and tv movie film directed by Phillip Koch, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. For 17-year-old Jennifer, gaming has always been part of everyday teenage life. Recently she has been feeling uncomfortable and lonely. Not so long ago she moved to Munich with her parents Frank and Ariane from another city. In her new home, the girl does not find a real connection with her new classmates. Fixed by the virtual reality game "Avalonia", gaming is gradually becoming the elixir of life. Jennifer neglects her school and family responsibilities. She ignores all admonitions, restrictions and prohibitions for every precious second of the game and betrays her parents. Only the secret, excessive immersion in the virtual fantasy world of "Avalonia" seems to make Jennifer happy. The Parents have to watch as their daughter's life gets completely out of balance between the real and the virtual world.

Who’s in it. Play stars Emma Bading as Jennifer Reitwein, Jonas Hämmerle as Pierre, Anna Jung as Louise and Oliver Masucci as Frank Reitwein, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Play has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play page.

If you liked it. Fans of Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Play (2019)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Play worth watching?: Play holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Play?: Play stars Emma Bading, Jonas Hämmerle, Anna Jung, Oliver Masucci and Ulrike C. Tscharre.
When was Play released?: Play was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.