Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps kicks off with the homecoming of George (Gerard Butler), a retired soccer pro whose glory days are behind him. Burnt out on his playboy lifestyle and bankrupted by a string of bad investments, George moves back to Virginia to reconnect with his estranged ex-wife (Jessica Biel) and neglected son (Noah Lomax). Making up for lost time, George starts to coach the boys’ soccer team. But can he keep his eyes on the goal when the bleachers are stacked with sexy soccer moms and desperate housewives?
Directed by:
Gabriele Muccino
Written by:
Robbie Fox
Produced by:
Eclectic Pictures
Evil Twins
Millennium Films
Misher Films
Nu Image / Millennium Films
- Gerard Butler as George
- Jessica Biel as Stacie
- Noah Lomax as Lewis
- Dennis Quaid as Carl
- Uma Thurman as Patti
The movie filmed in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
The film was originally going to be a story about a baseball team, but to increase DVD sales and make it more appealing to other countries, the sport was switched to soccer.
The film originally had a March 9th, 2012 release date, but to cash-in on the Holiday Box Office, the release was moved to December 25th, 2012.
The film was originally going to be released on December 25th, 2012.
The film was titled ‘Playing the Field’ until 5 months before it’s release, when it was renamed to ‘Playing for Keeps.’
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice Movie Actress: Romance, Jessica Biel (Nominated)