Playdate (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 4.7

Playdate poster

Released in 2012, Playdate is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Andrew C. Erin, running about 82 minutes. “Do you know who your neighbors are?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A new family moves into the house next door to the Valentine family. While they become fast friends, Emilie Valentine starts to notice bruises and odd behavior from the two sons in the new family. Are they victims of child abuse? Or are there twists and turns to finding out the real reason?

Who’s in it. Playdate stars Marguerite Moreau as Emily Valentine, Richard Ruccolo as Brian Valentine, Abby Brammell as Tamara Moor and Natalie Alyn Lind as Olive Valentine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Playdate has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playdate page.

If you liked it. Fans of Playdate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Playdate (2012)?
In US, Playdate is available to stream on Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Playdate worth watching?
Playdate holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Playdate?
Playdate stars Marguerite Moreau, Richard Ruccolo, Abby Brammell, Natalie Alyn Lind and Julien Dean Lacroix.
When was Playdate released?
Playdate was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.