Play Off (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1997, Play Off is a comedy and crime film directed by Stephan Apelgren, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Johan is a 35 year old soccer fan, unemployed but living by his wits and charm. During the Soccer World Championships in 1990 all Swedes want to follow the games, including Johan who doesn't own a TV set. He gets himself invited to friends or goes to bars to see matches. He is pursued by two hit men, as he owes money for a grand piano he was supposed to sell. Johan seeks the help of down-and-out Kenneth to avoid bodily harm. Kenneth arranges for Johan to smuggle 15 Iraqi from Frankfurt to Sweden. On the same night Sweden plays the fateful game against Costa Rica...
Who’s in it. Play Off stars Anders Lundin as Johan, Lennart Jähkel as Kenneth, Krister Henriksson as Jonny and Peter Haber as Nalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Play Off 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 Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Off (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Play Off worth watching?
- Play Off holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Off?
- Play Off stars Anders Lundin, Lennart Jähkel, Krister Henriksson, Peter Haber and Sven-Bertil Taube.