Ping Pong Playa (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Ping Pong Playa is a comedy and drama film directed by Jessica Yu, running about 96 minutes. “Don't just win. Destroy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Streetwise swaggering Christopher "C-Dub" Wang is a suburban guy who waxes political on all things Asian American and clings to pro basketball pipe dreams. But when misfortune strikes his family, C-dub must overcome living at home, working a dead-end job and his worldly older brother, to run his Mom's ping pong classes and defend the family's athletic dynasty.
Who’s in it. Ping Pong Playa stars Jimmy Tsai as Christopher 'C-Dub' Wang, Andrew Vo as Felix, Khary Payton as JP Money and Peter Paige as Gerald Harcourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ping Pong Playa 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 Ping Pong Playa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ping Pong Playa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ping Pong Playa (2008)?
- In US, Ping Pong Playa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ping Pong Playa worth watching?
- Ping Pong Playa holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ping Pong Playa?
- Ping Pong Playa stars Jimmy Tsai, Andrew Vo, Khary Payton, Peter Paige and Scott Lowell.
- When was Ping Pong Playa released?
- Ping Pong Playa was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.