{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000199-a5ee-dbad-a7fd-edff732e0001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/playdate-movie-kevin-james-alan-ritchson-prime-video","headline":"How to watch the action comedy ‘Playdate,’ now available on Prime Video","description":"Find out everything you need to know about the film starring Alan Ritchson, Kevin James, Sarah Chalke, and more.","datePublished":"2025-10-06T20:24:42.206Z","dateModified":"2025-11-13T15:12:00Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e8e54e8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/480x240+0+60/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FxGTq0blCPVQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# How to watch the action comedy ‘Playdate,’ now available on Prime Video\n\n*Find out everything you need to know about the film starring Alan Ritchson, Kevin James, Sarah Chalke, and more.*\n\nGet the latest peek into what happens when suburban-dad life collides with high-stakes thrills, with the trailer for the comedy roller coaster from [Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video).\n\nIn *Playdate*, when recently unemployed accountant Brian (Kevin James) agrees to a playdate with charismatic stay-at-home dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson of [*Reacher*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/reacher-season-3-release-plot-recap-jack)) and their sons, he expects an easy afternoon of small talk and football tossing. Instead, he’s thrust into a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries.\n\n![NBA game on TV in dimly lit living room](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/0ec9ab4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F26%2Fcd%2F8322f7684999b3a2119879a044b1%2Fabout-amazon-hero-nba-hero-alt-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n- [NBA and AWS team up to bring AI-powered stats to basketball fans](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/nba-aws-cloud-ai-partnership-basketball-innovation)\n\n## How to stream ‘Playdate’ on Prime Video\n\n![Chaotic scene inside vehicle with startled occupants; 'Playdate' movie](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/81c9c00/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1330x748+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Feb%2Ff4%2F3ad379804570b1f86700a4c7f34b%2Fplaydate2.png)\n\n*Playdate* is available to stream on Prime Video, which is included with an [Amazon Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-membership-worth-it). Prime is available for $14.99 a month or $139 annually. There are [many other benefits](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/5-awesome-benefits-that-make-your-prime-membership-worth-it) to a Prime membership, including [fast, free shipping](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/what-is-buy-with-prime) on millions of items and huge savings on exclusive deals and discounts.\n\nAmazon also offers discounted membership options providing the same benefits of a regular Prime membership at only 50% of the cost. Young adults (ages 18–24) and college students can try [Prime for Young Adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults)  with a six-month trial, then pay only $7.49 per month, or $69 per year. Qualifying government-assistance recipients can try [Prime Access](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership)  for 30 days before paying $6.99 per month.\n\n![Hands holding smartphone displaying Amazon online shopping app with Add to today's delivery feature](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e1fcd18/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+28+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F9d%2F3861035e4d02b06f9557a65c0479%2Fadd-phonehero-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n- [Game-changing new shopping feature lets you add items to upcoming Amazon deliveries with just one tap](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-shopping-prime-members-add-to-delivery)\n\n## Who are the cast and crew behind ‘Playdate’?\n\n![Father and son, and other father and son, standing confidently in front of an explosion; 'Playdate' movie](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/29cf2c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1174x660+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F09%2F79%2F4a30c32c4080bb1d446c7e58a9b4%2Fplaydate4.png)\n\nIn addition to Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, *Playdate* also stars Sarah Chalke (*Scrubs*), Alan Tudyk ([*Superman*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/superman-james-gunn-amazon-prime-video)), Stephen Root (*Get Out*) and Isla Fisher (*Wedding Crashers*).\n\nDirected by Luke Greenfield (*Let’s Be Cops*, *Something Borrowed*), *Playdate* was written by Neil Goldman (*Community*, *Scrubs*, *Family Guy*).\n\n## What else is on Prime Video?\n\nThere are plenty of other action comedies on Prime Video like [*The Pickup*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/the-pickup-eddie-murphy-prime-video), [*Heads of State*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/heads-of-state-john-cena-idris-elba-prime-video), and [*Deep Cover*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-movies-tv-shows-originals-sports-june-2025).\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-video) is a [first-stop entertainment destination](https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/entertainment) offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite [movies](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/movies), [series](null), documentaries, and [live sports](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/live-sports-streaming-prime-video)—including [Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/mgm)–produced [series](null) and [movies](null); licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as [Apple TV+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/apple-tv-shows-amazon-prime-video-subscription), [Max](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/hbo-max-on-prime-video-channels), [Crunchyroll](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/crunchyroll-anime-subscription-amazon-prime-video), and [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus). All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.\n\nNext, find out more about other [fall films from Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-amazon-mgm-studios-fall-2025-movies).\n\n*This story has been updated with a new trailer and information about the film.*","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}