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6.5 / 10(97 votes)IMDbR20011h 30m$22.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Two Can Play That Game

“The rules are simple. There are no rules.”

Synopsis

Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep her slickster boyfriend Keith, from straying—until he discovers a greener pasture, Shanté's archrival, Conny. Scorned, she plans to get her man back by any means necessary.

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Two Can Play That Game Official Trailer!

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 7, 2001

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.72x ROI)

Production Budget

$13M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$22.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.72x

+$9.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $13MWorldwide: $22.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Brown
Screenplay & Story
Mark Brown
Original Score
Marcus Miller
Original Title
Two Can Play That Game
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$13M
Worldwide Gross
$22.4M
Production Studios
Screen Gems, C4 Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Brown

Screenplay & Story

Mark Brown

Original Score & Music

Marcus Miller

Director of Photography

Alexander Gruszynski

Film Editing

Earl Watson

Producers

Mark Brown, Paddy Cullen, Doug McHenry, Robert N. Fried, Larry Kennar

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Director

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Writer

Henry Kingi Jr.

Henry Kingi Jr.

Stunt Coordinator

Alexander Gruszynski

Alexander Gruszynski

Director of Photography

Amy Ancona

Production Design

Mark Brown

Mark Brown

Producer

Paddy Cullen

Producer

Doug McHenry

Doug McHenry

Producer

Earl Watson

Editor

Debrae Little

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Two Can Play That Game.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Can Play That Game

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Two Can Play That Game about?

Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep her slickster boyfriend Keith, from straying—until he discovers a greener pasture, Shanté's archrival, Conny. Scorned, she plans to get her man back by any means necessary.

Who directed Two Can Play That Game?

Two Can Play That Game was directed by Mark Brown.

Who stars in Two Can Play That Game?

The principal cast of Two Can Play That Game includes Vivica A. Fox, Morris Chestnut, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Wendy Raquel Robinson.

When was Two Can Play That Game released and how long is it?

Two Can Play That Game was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What was the box office and production budget of Two Can Play That Game?

Two Can Play That Game had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $22.4M at the worldwide box office (1.72 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Two Can Play That Game?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Can Play That Game was composed by Marcus Miller.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Can Play That Game?

Two Can Play That Game holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).