Playing with Love (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1977, Playing with Love is a drama film directed by Pier Giuseppe Murgia, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.
Who’s in it. Playing with Love stars Lara Wendel as Laura, Éva Ionesco as Silvia, Martin Loeb as Fabrizio and Xylot as Iro - the dog.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Playing with Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing with Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing with Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing with Love (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing with Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing with Love worth watching?
- Playing with Love holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing with Love?
- Playing with Love stars Lara Wendel, Éva Ionesco, Martin Loeb and Xylot.
- When was Playing with Love released?
- Playing with Love was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.