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Press Play

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2022

1h 25m

Romance

Fantasy

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Laura (Clara Rugaard) and Harrison (Lewis Pullman) have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura is given the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape can transport her back in time. Featuring a moving soundtrack with songs by Japanese Breakfast, Father John Misty, Dayglow and more, Press Play reminds you that love can always be replayed.

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David Stratton

The Australian

Press Play isn’t in the same league as Capra’s masterpiece, but it’s a modestly engaging and handsomely packaged diversion.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 15, 2022

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's a really cool idea, but I really wish these two were better actors.

Jun 25, 2022

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Brent Simon

AV Club

An evocative and altogether pleasant conjuring of the consuming nature of young love that serves as both a nice showcase for its up-and-coming stars and an exploration of the swirl of grief.

Rated: B-

Jun 24, 2022

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Nadine Whitney

Mr. Movie's Film Blog

The soundtrack is good, if already a tad dated and sometimes distinctly on the nose (the cover of ‘Do You Realize??’ could have substituted for much of the script). Laura and Harrison’s unlikely story is diverting and moderately entertaining

Sep 17, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

A so hip-it-hurts soundtrack also delivers the requisite “feels”, while the occasional well-chosen one-liner ensures things never get too maudlin.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2022

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

Anchored by a very good performance from Rugaard (a largely unknown Danish actress), who works hard to sell the concept, the film manages to push past the obvious paradoxes of time travel and arrive at an emotionally satisfying end point that makes sense.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 28, 2022

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Alexandra Brooke F

This young love story, definitely has some unexpected twists and turns. I think both leading actors did a great job, and I could feel the emotion behind it. I don't understand all the hate on this movie, maybe most people don't feel true love anymore and gotta play it off all cool? So yeah I think it's worth your time, and energy. Truly creative in a world that is seemingly becoming so bombarded with hate, it's a nice touch of love that we all need!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Samim A

Time travel paradoxes are always a good idea, and not just for sci-fi. They’re intriguing and engaging, but unfortunately, all the actors, including the legendary Danny Glover, are so poor that viewers can’t really get into it

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Riley I

Love the plot but it was honestly too draggy.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Adolfo Y

press play to see a good movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/23

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Alexander F

Good plot terribly executed

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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Amy A

It was a good movie! kind of confusing at times,so you have to pay attention, but once I figured out what was going on it ended up being a good movie with a good ending

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Synopsis

Laura (Clara Rugaard) and Harrison (Lewis Pullman) have the picture-perfect romance built on the foundation of a shared love of music. After a deadly accident, Laura is given the chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that their mixtape can transport her back in time. Featuring a moving soundtrack with songs by Japanese Breakfast, Father John Misty, Dayglow and more, Press Play reminds you that love can always be replayed.

Director: Greg Björkman
Producer: Jonathan Schwartz, Josh Boone, Logan Lerman, Yeonu Choi
Screenwriter: Greg Björkman, James Bachelor, Josh Boone
Distributor: The Avenue
Production Co: CJ Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Suggestive Material|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 24, 2022
Runtime: 1h 25m

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