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Play (2011)

Movie ★ 6.8 118 min

Drama Crime

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.

Ruben Östlund Director Ruben Östlund Writer Erik Hemmendorff Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 11, 2011
Runtime
118 min
IMDb
tt1376717
Studio
, Plattform Produktion, ,

Themes

Cast

Anas Abdirahman Anas Sebastian Blyckert Sebastian Yannick Diakité Yannick Kevin Vaz Kevin Vaz Kevin John Ortiz John Abdiaziz Hilowle Abdi Sebastian Hegmar Alex Nana Manu Nana Jacob Ottander Boy in Mall Herman Troeng Boy in Mall Tobias Åkesson Train Attendant Peggy Johansson Train Attendant Humberto Guandinango Espinosa The Panflute Band Luis Alonso Tuquerez The Panflute Band José Jaime The Panflute Band Patricio Cotacachi The Panflute Band Rodrigo Cotacachi The Panflute Band Alfredo Cahuasqui The Panflute Band

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Play stars Anas Abdirahman, Sebastian Blyckert, Yannick Diakité, Kevin Vaz.
When was Play released?
Play is a 2011 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Play?
You can watch Play with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.