Play It Again, Sam

Play It Again, Sam

By day he is Woody Allen. But when night falls and the moon rises, Humphrey Bogart strikes again.

Directed by Herbert Ross

Produced by Paramount Pictures

197285 min7.5 / 10

A charming romantic comedy about a neurotic film buff learning to move on from heartbreak, anchored by playful hallucinations of Humphrey Bogart and genuine warmth between characters.

A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.

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  • Is Play It Again, Sam violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Play It Again, Sam easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Play It Again, Sam one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.

  • Is Play It Again, Sam scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Play It Again, Sam end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Play It Again, Sam sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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87/ 100

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