Play or Die (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2019, Play or Die is a horror and mystery film directed by Jacques Kluger, running about 89 minutes. “Rule # 1: Whatever happens, nothing is true: it's just a game. Rule # 2: One of you is going to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Welcome to Paranoia, the ultimate escape game. Rule #1: Nothing is real. Rule #2: One of you will die. Lucas and Chloe, two passionate gamers, decide to participate to Paranoia, a very exclusive escape game. After solving a first riddle, they make it to the location of the finale in an abandoned mental hospital, lost in a frightening forest. There, four other participants are waiting on them. They soon realize that only one of them will get out of there alive.
Who’s in it. Play or Die stars Charley Palmer Rothwell as Lucas, Roxane Mesquida as Chloe, Laetitia Chambon as Nurse and Helena Chambon as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Play or Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play or Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play or Die tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play or Die (2019)?
- In US, Play or Die is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play or Die worth watching?
- Play or Die holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play or Die?
- Play or Die stars Charley Palmer Rothwell, Roxane Mesquida, Laetitia Chambon, Helena Chambon and Marie Zabukovec.