Playtime
Seen it?2021 | 19 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 19 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A mother wants to play with her son who won't speak to her. A boy wants to find out what his friend is giving to a girl who is more slender than him. A cat has disappeared. But these are only games.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 99 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 158K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Simone Bozzelli
- Marzia BarbarossaMother
- Francesco PalmieriSimone
- Andrea MontiniMaster
- Luka ZunicSlave