To Play or to Die (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1990, To Play or to Die is a drama film directed by Frank Krom, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…
Who’s in it. To Play or to Die stars Geert Hunaerts as Kees, Tjebbo Gerritsma as Charel, Simon Gribling as Math. Teacher and Joost Hienen as Charel's friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, To Play or to Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Play or to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Play or to Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Play or to Die (1990)?
- In US, To Play or to Die is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Play or to Die worth watching?
- To Play or to Die holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Play or to Die?
- To Play or to Die stars Geert Hunaerts, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Simon Gribling, Joost Hienen and Cock van der Lee.
- When was To Play or to Die released?
- To Play or to Die was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.