Play the Game (2009)

In the whirlwind world of love and life, we meet David Mitchell, the charismatic chameleon of a car salesman who has mastered the art of seduction. His playground? The dealership owned by his distant father, Dick Mitchell, and the hearts of the unsuspecting women who fall prey to his games. While he's a champion at love's fleeting encounters, he remains uninterested in the promise of a future with any woman. On the other side of David's life is his eighty-four-year-old grandfather, Joe Mitchell, a widower who has been thrown back into the lonely orbit of bachelorhood after the death of his beloved wife. David shares a stronger bond with Joe than his father, a relationship built on Joe's pivotal role in raising him. His respect and love for his grandfather compel him to help him find the companionship he so dearly misses, a promise he made to his dying grandmother. As David attempts to pass on his repertoire of romantic games to Joe, he realizes they might not be the key to unlocking the long-term companionship his grandfather yearns for. In the process, Joe's perspective on relationships begins to shift, exposing him to a side of love and desire he hadn't experienced with his departed wife. Meanwhile, Joe strives to enlighten David about the rewards of meaningful relationships, hoping to steer him away from his one-night stand lifestyle. This lesson hits home when David meets and begins to fall for Julie Larabee, the vivacious granddaughter of Rose Sherman, a woman in the seniors' community who has captured Joe's interest. As David grapples with his burgeoning feelings for Julie, he questions whether his well-honed games can lead him to the lasting relationship he now craves. As the story unfolds, both David and Joe navigate the labyrinth of love, juggling their newfound wisdom, past habits, and the emotional trials that come with it. Will they manage to figure out the complexities of love and life, learning to appreciate authentic connections while staying true to themselves? Dive into their worlds to find out in "Play the Game".

Play the Game is a comedy movie featuring Marla Sokoloff.

Play the Game is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on FILMRISE, Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, The Roku Channel, VUDU Free and Xumo Play and it's also available on Paramount+ Amazon Channel and fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy Play the Game on Amazon Video and Apple TV.