Overview
- Prime Video released Playdate worldwide on Nov. 12 with a 93-minute runtime.
- Luke Greenfield directs from a script by Neil Goldman, with Kevin James and Alan Ritchson leading a cast that includes Sarah Chalke, Isla Fisher, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, Benjamin Pajak, Banks Pierce, and Hiro Kanagawa.
- The A.V. Club delivered a harsh pan, while JoBlo called the film a lightweight watch and praised Ritchson’s comedic performance.
- Reviewers cite underused supporting players and technical issues such as uneven ADR, cheap-looking CGI, and frenetic editing.
- Coverage notes a mid-credits scene that hints at more to come, though Amazon has not announced a sequel and any decision is expected to hinge on streaming response.