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Playing for Keeps (2012) - Movie Browser

Gerard Butler coaches kids' soccer while every mom in town thirsts. Chaos ensues.

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messy divorced dad energypredictable holiday fluffsoccer mom fever dream

Overview

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.

Content warning

football (soccer)sports parent child relationship mother field parent penalty kick

redemption through fatherhoodsecond chances at loveaging athlete identity crisis

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dennis Quaid as unhinged soccer dad steals every scene he's in.

Costume

Gerard Butler's coaching shorts are doing aggressive heavy lifting.

Best for:Date Night·Background·Solo

Director

Gabriele Muccino

ReleasedNov 29, 2012

Runtime1h 46m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Budget$35M·Revenue$31.0M

Top 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

Grant Goodman

Billy

Aidan Potter

Hunter

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