Role Play (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2012, Role Play is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Baek Sang-Yeol, running about 76 minutes. “Passion towards creation, mad jealousy... The provocative Role Play which travels back and forth imagination and reality starts now...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Best selling writer Jeong-ho attempts at a fatal Role Play for a passionate new novel. Ji-soo, a famous university professor can't help but suspect her husband as she is full of jelaousy and Hye-in a provocative and attractive university student who jumps into the unstable life of this couple. Jeong-ho feels she looks just like his first love and considers her a muse to writing a new novel through the Role Play. His wife gets jealous when she sees his novel and has sudden intercourse with him as if she is aware of Hye-in.
Who’s in it. Role Play stars Kim Jin-seon as Ji-soo, Lee Dong-kyu as Jeong-ho, Han Ha-Yoo as Hye-in and Go Yun-bin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Role 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 Role Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Role Play tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Role Play (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Role Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Role Play worth watching?
- Role Play holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Role Play?
- Role Play stars Kim Jin-seon, Lee Dong-kyu, Han Ha-Yoo and Go Yun-bin.
- When was Role Play released?
- Role Play was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.