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Playing Hard 2019

“Women on the edge”

Status
Released
Runtime
88 minutes
Director
Kinga Dębska
Networks
Studio Filmowe Kalejdoskop, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Axi Immo
Where to Stream
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 41 votes Drama Released
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What is Playing Hard?

Playing Hard is a 2018 Polish drama film directed and written by Kinga Dębska. The film features a cast including Agata Kulesza, Dorota Kolak, Maria Debska, Marcin Dorocinski, and Barbara Jonak.

Type
Film
Year
2019
Status
Released
Runtime
88 minutes
Release date
Jan 4, 2019
Original language
PL
Origin
Poland
Studios
Studio Filmowe Kalejdoskop, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Axi Immo
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 41 votes
Episode runtime
~88 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Studio Filmowe Kalejdoskop, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Axi Immo
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Overview

Playing Hard is a 2018 Polish drama film directed and written by Kinga Dębska. The film features a cast including Agata Kulesza, Dorota Kolak, Maria Debska, Marcin Dorocinski, and Barbara Jonak. The plot follows the stories of three women who struggle with alcohol. One character, Dorota, is a prosecutor who utilizes her immunity to avoid facing responsibility for offenses committed while under the influence. Her husband, a famous politician, assists her in keeping her alcohol problem a secret and frequently rescues her from trouble, though his patience eventually begins to fade. Another character, Teresa, is a respected children's surgeon who has lost her family due to her drinking. Her situation reaches a critical point when she arrives at the hospital while intoxicated. The film also follows a student named Magda who enjoys partying. The production, known in Polish as Zabawa, Zabawa, was released in Poland on January 4, 2019. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes and is categorized as a drama.

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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Playing Hard worth watching?

Playing Hard holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 41 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Playing Hard and when was it released?

Playing Hard is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

Who directed Playing Hard?

Playing Hard was directed by Kinga Dębska.

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