Comedy,Romance
United States of America
Playing for Keeps is a comedy-drama movie directed by Gabriele Muccino and released in 2012. The film follows the story of George Dryer (Gerard Butler), a former professional soccer player who, after retiring, has become a self-destructive, unemployed, and irresponsible womanizer. George's ex-wife Stacie (Jessica Biel) and their son Lewis (Noah Lomax) live in Virginia, and George struggles to maintain a relationship with his son due to his selfish behavior.
However, when George starts coaching his son's soccer team as a way to reconnect with Lewis, he discovers that coaching is his true passion, and he gradually starts getting his life together. George becomes a role model for the young players and gains the respect of the parents, earning the trust and admiration of Stacie.
But as George's life starts to improve, his past mistakes and fame as a soccer star draw attention from several attractive single mothers, who pursue him romantically. George must choose between his old, self-destructive life and his newfound responsibilities and potential for a more fulfilling future.
The film also stars Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Dennis Quaid, and features several soccer scenes shot with professional players. Playing for Keeps received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its humor, heart, and direction, and is considered an enjoyable and uplifting family movie.
