Playdate
Published 2026-04-05
Film info
- Title Playdate
- Director Luke Greenfield
- Year 2025
- Run time 1hr 33m
- Genres Comedy, Family, Action
- Tagline Playtime just got real
- Cast Alan Ritchson, Kevin James, Isla Fisher
When out-of-work accountant Brian joins stay-at-home dad Jeff for a playdate with their sons, he expects a laid-back afternoon. Instead, they’re chased by mercenaries, and Brian—totally unprepared—must survive one absurd obstacle after another.
Live blog
| Time | Comment |
|---|---|
| 1:49 | I feel like Rhinos is a big name for a lacrosse team. |
| 3:10 | “Why is he moving in slow motion?” |
| 9:06 | Having to watch kid performances must be one of the worst parts of being a parent. |
| 11:34 | Is a grey care really least likely to be stolen? |
| 18:24 | “Isn’t Jeff super cool and strong, and look how big he is.” Yep! |
| 24:24 | Mascots fighting is funny. |
| 28:19 | “Amber bros.” |
| 30:44 | 90s dance break in a car chase is perfect. |
| 37:32 | “Like the Yellowstone guy from the Bodyguard.” |
| 49:11 | So many movie references in this. |
| 57:41 | I’ve never heard genetic analogue before. |
| 1:04:53 | “What does love mean?” Huge question, kiddo. |
| 1:13:26 | “Just punch him and apologise.” |
Thoughts
I wanted to watch this for two reasons - first, it seems like a fun odd couple movie and secondly, I've had a bit of a crush on Alan Ritchson since the third series of Reacher (physical fights with his neighbours, notwithstanding). This was great. It's stupid and takes zero brain cells, but it's a really enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes. There are movie references galore, not in a derivative way, more paying homage to cinema. And yea, Kevin James is great, Ritchson shows surprisingly good comic skills, and it's all just a lot of fun.
Rating: 5 / 5