Where can I watch Playing God (1997)?

In US, Playing God 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 God worth watching?

Playing God holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Playing God?

Playing God stars David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Massee and Stacey Travis.

When was Playing God released?

Playing God was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.

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Playing God (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1997, Playing God is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andy Wilson, running about 94 minutes. “Joining this deadly underworld was easy. But getting out...deadly!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.

Who’s in it. Playing God stars David Duchovny as Dr. Eugene Sands, Timothy Hutton as Raymond Blossom, Angelina Jolie as Claire and Michael Massee as Gage, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Playing God has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.

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 God page.

If you liked it. Fans of Playing God tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Playing God (1997)?: In US, Playing God 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 God worth watching?: Playing God holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Playing God?: Playing God stars David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Massee and Stacey Travis.
When was Playing God released?: Playing God was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.