Playing God
“Joining this deadly underworld was easy. But getting out... deadly!”
Stripped of his medical license after performing an operation while high on amphetamines, famed LA surgeon Dr Eugene Sands abandons his former life only to find himself crossing paths with Raymond Blossom, an infamous counterfeiter. Employed as a "gun-shot doctor" when Raymond's associates cannot risk visiting a hospital, Eugene is lured deep into the criminal world and becomes entangled with his boss's girlfriend.
Where to watch Playing God in United States
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Where is Playing God streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Playing God
Playing God is a 1997 English-language drama, action and thriller film directed by Andy Wilson. The cast is led by David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Playing God was produced by Touchstone Pictures and Beacon Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 17, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andy Wilson
- Writers
- Mark Haskell Smith
- Release date
- October 17, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Beacon Pictures
Playing God cast & crew
Playing God was directed by Andy Wilson and written by Mark Haskell Smith.
The cast features David Duchovny as Dr. Eugene Sands, Timothy Hutton as Raymond Blossom, Angelina Jolie as Claire, Michael Massee as Gage, Stacey Travis as Nurse, and Bob Jennings as Dr. Clifford.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hartley, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Armyan Bernstein and Marc Abraham.
Is Playing God worth watching?
Playing God holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 126 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and thriller, Playing God is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Playing God
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Cast of Playing God
David Duchovny
Dr. Eugene Sands
Timothy Hutton
Raymond Blossom
Angelina Jolie
Claire
Michael Massee
Gage
Stacey Travis
Nurse
Bob Jennings
Dr. Clifford
Peter Stormare
Vladimir
John Hawkes
Flick
Tracey Walter
Jim
Andrew Tiernan
Cyril
Gary Dourdan
Yates
Will Stewart
Perry
Playing God — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Playing God in United States?
Playing God is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Playing God on Hoopla?
Yes — Playing God is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Playing God in?
Playing God is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Playing God?
Playing God runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Playing God rated?
Playing God is rated R. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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