Movie

Playing for Keeps

“This holiday season, what do you really want?”

★ 5.6(725)20121h 46m

Playing for Keeps is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gabriele Muccino
Release date: 2012-11-29
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $30,962,335
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Evil Twins

Playing for Keeps — trailer

About Playing for Keeps

Playing for Keeps is a 2012 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Gabriele Muccino, starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel and Uma Thurman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 725 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Playing for Keeps in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt to get his life together.

Cast

Gerard Butler

George

Jessica Biel

Stacie

Uma Thurman

Patti

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Denise

Iqbal Theba

Param

Sean O'Bryan

Coach Jacob

Dennis Quaid

Carl

Judy Greer

Barb

Noah Lomax

Lewis

James Tupper

Matt

Jon Mack

Connie

Abella Wyss

Ally

Themes & keywords

mothersportsparent child relationshipfieldfootball (soccer)parentpenalty kick

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Playing for Keeps in United States?+

In United States, Playing for Keeps is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Playing for Keeps on Netflix?+

Playing for Keeps is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Playing for Keeps?+

Playing for Keeps has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Playing for Keeps?+

Playing for Keeps stars Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Iqbal Theba.

When did Playing for Keeps come out?+

Playing for Keeps is a 2012 movie directed by Gabriele Muccino.

What genre is Playing for Keeps?+

Playing for Keeps is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Playing for Keeps?+

Playing for Keeps was directed by Gabriele Muccino.