We Were Just Playing (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, We Were Just Playing is a drama film directed by Ann-Kristin Reyels, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Two boys from different worlds. Of all possible times, the start of summer vacation is when 10-year-old Jona has to move away from Berlin to the German-Czech border with his mother and new stepfather. He's lonely and angry as he inspects his new surroundings. Across the border, he meets Miro, a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy. Jona is fascinated by the confident but taciturn boy, only slowly discovering the fate that's hidden behind Miro's grown-up façade.
Who’s in it. We Were Just Playing stars Silke Bodenbender as Eva, Godehard Giese as Robert, Finn-Henry Reyels as Jona and Roman Bkhavnani as Miro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, We Were Just Playing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Were Just Playing page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Were Just Playing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Were Just Playing (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Were Just Playing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Were Just Playing worth watching?
- We Were Just Playing holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Were Just Playing?
- We Were Just Playing stars Silke Bodenbender, Godehard Giese, Finn-Henry Reyels, Roman Bkhavnani and Alexandru Cirneala.
- When was We Were Just Playing released?
- We Were Just Playing was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.