Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Play the Game

If you loved Play the Game, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Colors of Evil: Red

Colors of Evil: Red

2024★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play the Game for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When a girl's body is found on a beach in Poland's Tricity, a prosecutor teams up with the victim's mother on an impassioned quest for the truth....

#2
The Tiger of Eschnapur

The Tiger of Eschnapur

1959★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play the Game for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the d...

#3
Men Have to Go through This

Men Have to Go through This

2015★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play the Game for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Paul is done with love - until he meets Lena. Now he has to convince her family on Mallorca of himself being the right one for their daughter. Lena's mother though would prefer Pat...

#4
Seven Years in Tibet

Seven Years in Tibet

1997★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play the Game for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Al...

#5
You've Got Mail

You've Got Mail

1998★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play the Game for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out...

#6
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Play the Game for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become...