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Playing for Keeps

5.920091h 25m14AMovieDramaTV Movie

A white woman has an affair with a married African-American basketball star and challenges him for custody of their mixed-race son. Based on a true story.

DirectorGary Harvey
WritersShelley Eriksen·Keith Behrman
ProducersHoward Dancyger·Rob Bromley

Where to watch

Tubi TVTubi TVPlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gary Harvey

JFJennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Finnigan
Nicole Alpern
RCRoger Cross
Roger Cross
Ty Rivers
DSDoug Savant
Doug Savant
Peter Marcheson
BMBrian Markinson
Brian Markinson
Daryl
EOEnuka Okuma
Enuka Okuma
Beverly Rivers
ADAgam Darshi
Agam Darshi
Maya
MS
Malcolm Stewart
Daniel Gibson
YLYan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Faiza
CCChilton Crane
Chilton Crane
Bonnie Alpern
SESarah Edmondson
Sarah Edmondson
Amy Jansen
HKHiro Kanagawa
Hiro Kanagawa
Henry Wong
SBSonja Bennett
Sonja Bennett
Marsha Barclay

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Playing for Keeps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Playing for Keeps?

Playing for Keeps is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Playing for Keeps on Netflix?

No, Playing for Keeps is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

Is Playing for Keeps on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Playing for Keeps isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Playing for Keeps for free?

Playing for Keeps is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

Is Playing for Keeps based on a true story?

Yes — Playing for Keeps is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).