Playtime Never Ends (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Playtime Never Ends is a comedy film directed by Sadaaki Haginiwa, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A serious-minded policeman plays the role of robber in a police training operation against bank robberies. He's so good his fellow policemen can't catch him. TV networks begin to broadcast the operation nationwide. TV audiences are amused and root for the runaway robber and police grows desperate to arrest him to save their face. However the robber remains at large.
Who’s in it. Playtime Never Ends stars Masahiro Motoki as Hirata, Renji Ishibashi as Top of Police Branch, Tadashi Nishikawa and Mami Ito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Playtime Never Ends has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playtime Never Ends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playtime Never Ends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playtime Never Ends (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playtime Never Ends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playtime Never Ends worth watching?
- Playtime Never Ends holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Playtime Never Ends?
- Playtime Never Ends stars Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Tadashi Nishikawa, Mami Ito and Nagare Hagiwara.
- When was Playtime Never Ends released?
- Playtime Never Ends was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.