If you want to win at love, you have to play the game.

Play the Game

5.8 (35 votes)• 2009• 105m•Released

Comedy Romance

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When ladies' man David Mitchell (Paul Campbell) gives his lonely grandfather, Joe (Andy Griffith), some pointers on dating, Joe becomes a big hit with the women in his retirement community. But David strikes out with his own tricks when he tries to woo a girl named Julie (Marla Sokoloff). Now it's up to Joe to teach his grandson how to win at love without playing games. Doris Roberts and Liz Sheridan co-star in this award-winning comedy.

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Languages: English

Director: Marc Fienberg

Starring Cast: Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Liz Sheridan, Marla Sokoloff, Clint Howard

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