Play
“Just a game?”
Synopsis
In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-21
Top Cast
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Anas
Sebastian Blyckert
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Yannick Diakité
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Kevin Vaz
Kevin
John Ortiz
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Alfredo Cahuasqui
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruben Östlund
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Östlund, Erik Hemmendorff
- Original Score
- Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
- Original Title
- Play
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Coproduction Office, Plattform Produktion, Film i Väst, SVT, Sonet Film, Société Parisienne de Production, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruben Östlund
Ruben Östlund, Erik Hemmendorff
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Marius Dybwad Brandrud
Ruben Östlund, Jacob Secher Schulsinger
Jessica Ask, Erik Hemmendorff, Alexander Bohr, Gunnar Carlsson, Peter Possne
Department Leadership Roster
Ruben Östlund
Director
Ruben Östlund
Writer
Erik Hemmendorff
Writer
Ruben Östlund
Editor
Erik Hemmendorff
Producer
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
Pia Aleborg
Costume Design
Jacob Secher Schulsinger
Editor
Pia Aleborg
Production Design
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
Marius Dybwad Brandrud
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play
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What is Play about?
In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
Who directed Play?
Play was directed by Ruben Östlund.
Who stars in Play?
The principal cast of Play includes Anas Abdirahman, Sebastian Blyckert, Yannick Diakité, Kevin Vaz, John Ortiz.
When was Play released and how long is it?
Play was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play was composed by Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play?
Play holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).