Play (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Play is a drama and crime film directed by Ruben Östlund, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
Who’s in it. Play stars Yannick Diakité as Yannick, Sebastian Blyckert as Sebastian, Kevin Vaz as Kevin and John Ortiz as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play (2011)?
- In US, Play is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play worth watching?
- Play holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play?
- Play stars Yannick Diakité, Sebastian Blyckert, Kevin Vaz, John Ortiz and Abdiaziz Hilowle.
- When was Play released?
- Play was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.