

Play (2011)
Overview
In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
Where to watch Play
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Curzon | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Curzon Home Cinema, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Outbuster | Sooner | Sooner |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | CHILI | CHILI |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV, SF Anytime, Amazon Video | Apple TV, SF Anytime, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Play in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Play about?
In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence. Play is a Drama, Crime movie, released on 2011-11-11, runtime 118 minutes.
Is Play worth watching?
TMDB users rate Play 6.8 out of 10 from 144 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Play?
In the United States, Play streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ruben Östlund
Cast
- Anas Abdirahman as Anas
- Sebastian Blyckert as Sebastian
- Yannick Diakité as Yannick
- Kevin Vaz as Kevin
- John Ortiz as John
- Abdiaziz Hilowle as Abdi
- Sebastian Hegmar as Alex
- Nana Manu as Nana
- Jacob Ottander as Boy in Mall
- Herman Troeng as Boy in Mall
- Tobias Åkesson as Train Attendant
- Peggy Johansson as Train Attendant
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Sources
Details and the 6.8/10 rating from Play on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.