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Playing for Keeps

5.920091h 25mMovieDramaTV 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

Dove Amazon ChannelDove Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gary Harvey

Jennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Finnigan
Nicole Alpern
Roger Cross
Roger Cross
Ty Rivers
Doug Savant
Doug Savant
Peter Marcheson
Brian Markinson
Brian Markinson
Daryl
Enuka Okuma
Enuka Okuma
Beverly Rivers
Agam Darshi
Agam Darshi
Maya
Malcolm Stewart
Malcolm Stewart
Daniel Gibson
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Faiza
Chilton Crane
Chilton Crane
Bonnie Alpern
Sarah Edmondson
Sarah Edmondson
Amy Jansen
Hiro Kanagawa
Hiro Kanagawa
Henry Wong
Sonja 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 Dove in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Playing for Keeps on Netflix?

No, Playing for Keeps is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Dove.

Is Playing for Keeps on Amazon Prime Video?

Playing for Keeps isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Playing for Keeps for free?

Playing for Keeps is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

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).