Come Play
Seen it?2020 | 97 min | Horror, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Smile or Obsession, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 107K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacob Chase
- Gillian JacobsSarah
- John Gallagher Jr.Marty
- Azhy RobertsonOliver
- Winslow FegleyByron
- Jayden MarineMateo
- Gavin MacIver-WrightZach
- Dalmar AbuzeidMr. Calarco
- Eboni BoothDr. Robyn
- Rachel WilsonJennifer
- Alana-Ashley MarquesAide