Playground (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Playground is a thriller and drama film directed by Bartosz M. Kowalski, running about 81 minutes. “Childhood can be a dangerous game” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's the end of the school year and today is the last chance for 12-year-old Gabrysia to tell her classmate that she has fallen in love with him. She sets up a secret meeting and blackmails the boy to show up. But what was supposed to be an intimate talk spins out of control and leads to an unexpected ending.
Who’s in it. Playground stars Michalina Swistun as Gabrysia Wolska, Nicolas Przygoda as Szymek, Przemyslaw Balinski as Czarek and Patryk Swiderski as Porwany chłopiec.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Playground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playground tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playground (2016)?
- In US, Playground is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playground worth watching?
- Playground holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playground?
- Playground stars Michalina Swistun, Nicolas Przygoda, Przemyslaw Balinski and Patryk Swiderski.
- When was Playground released?
- Playground was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.