Playing for Keeps (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, Playing for Keeps is a comedy and romance film directed by Gabriele Muccino, running about 106 minutes. “This holiday season, what do you really want?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt to get his life together.
Who’s in it. Playing for Keeps stars Gerard Butler as George, Jessica Biel as Stacie, Uma Thurman as Patti and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Denise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Playing for Keeps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Playing for Keeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing for Keeps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing for Keeps (2012)?
- In US, Playing for Keeps is available to 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 Playing for Keeps worth watching?
- Playing for Keeps holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing for Keeps?
- Playing for Keeps stars Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Iqbal Theba.
- When was Playing for Keeps released?
- Playing for Keeps was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.