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Play It Again, Sam

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1972 | 85 min | Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Love Hypothesis, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 71K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Herbert Ross

  • Woody AllenAllan Felix
  • Diane KeatonLinda Christie
  • Tony RobertsDick Christie
  • Jerry LacyHumphrey Bogart
  • Susan AnspachNancy
  • Jennifer SaltSharon Lake
  • Joy BangJulie
  • VivaJennifer
  • Susanne ZenorDiscotheque Girl
  • Diana DavilaMuseum Girl