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Playing with Fire

  • 2019
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
17K
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John Leguizamo, Finley Rose Slater, John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianna Hildebrand, and Christian Convery in Playing with Fire (2019)
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SlapstickComedyFamily

A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.

  • Director
    • Andy Fickman
  • Writers
    • Dan Ewen
    • Matt Lieberman
  • Stars
    • John Cena
    • Keegan-Michael Key
    • John Leguizamo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Fickman
    • Writers
      • Dan Ewen
      • Matt Lieberman
    • Stars
      • John Cena
      • Keegan-Michael Key
      • John Leguizamo
    • 295User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    John Cena
    John Cena
    • Jake
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Mark
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Rodrigo
    Tyler Mane
    Tyler Mane
    • Axe
    Brianna Hildebrand
    Brianna Hildebrand
    • Brynn
    Christian Convery
    Christian Convery
    • Will
    Finley Rose Slater
    Finley Rose Slater
    • Zoey
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Dr. Amy Hicks
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Commander Richards
    Daniel Cudmore
    Daniel Cudmore
    • Burly Smoke Jumper #1
    Tommy Europe
    Tommy Europe
    • Burly Smoke Jumper #2
    Chris Webb
    • Burly Smoke Jumper #3
    Brad Kelly
    Brad Kelly
    • Burly Smoke Jumper #4
    Lynda Boyd
    Lynda Boyd
    • Patty
    Jessica Garcie
    Jessica Garcie
    • Scared Mom
    Kurt Long
    Kurt Long
    • Scared Dad
    Nova Ryzen Smith
    • Little Boy
    Latonya Williams
    Latonya Williams
    • Young Mom
    • Director
      • Andy Fickman
    • Writers
      • Dan Ewen
      • Matt Lieberman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When asked his thoughts on this film, John Cena stated, "There's poopie stuff in it."
    • Goofs
      Zoey is able to shoot the nail gun without depressing the safety mechanism.
    • Quotes

      Zoey: Boom boom!

      Mark: What's boom boom?

      Zoey: [tilts to one side and takes a dump in her diaper]

    • Crazy credits
      Outtakes are shown during the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Cena/Gugu Mbatha-Raw/Brendan Buckley (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Uptown Funk
      Written by Jeff Bhasker (as Jeffrey Bhasker), Devon Christopher Gallaspy (as Devon Gallaspy), Philip Lawrence (as Philip Lawrence II), Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor, Trinidad James (as Nicholaus Williams), Charlie Wilson (as Charles K. Wilson), Robert Wilson (as Robert Lynn Wilson) & Ronnie Wilson (as Ronnie James Wilson)
      Performed by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
      Courtesy of Mark Ronson under exclusive license from Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited/RCA Records
      Bruno Mars appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews295

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    Featured review

    Funny movie, great family entertainment

    We thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie. It was actually better than expected. Many times these kind of movies feel like they're too funny to be enjoyable anymore. But this one was quite nice.
    • axibxi
    • Apr 16, 2020
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Đùa Với Lửa
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Broken Road Productions
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
      • Nickelodeon Movies
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $29,900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,451,847
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,723,781
      • Nov 10, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $69,412,425
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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