Not to Be Played With is a 2024 independent thriller directed by Barry Williams, now streaming free on Tubi following its December 21, 2024 release. Set in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the film follows Darrell Washington, a rising sports agent who returns to his hometown to care for his ailing mother and ends up entangled in a dangerous affair. The film has since completed its theatrical/festival run and is available on demand, so this is a straightforward “where to watch and who scored it” guide rather than an upcoming-release preview.
Quick Facts
| Title | Not to Be Played With |
| Genre | Thriller / Mystery |
| Director | Barry Williams |
| Writer | Edd Caldwell Jr. |
| Composer(s) | Robert Grace, Keith Graham Jr. |
| Release Date | December 21, 2024 (United States) |
| Runtime | 1h 15m |
| Where to Watch | Tubi (free), Apple TV, Plex |
| Status | Released, streaming now |
According to Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, the official synopsis follows Darrell Washington, a rising sports agent who periodically visits his hometown to take care of his ailing mother after her hip replacement. While home, he explores the local dating scene and begins seeing a woman named Regina, unaware that she is secretly married to Melanie. When the two women catch him, they scheme to catch Darrell “slipping,” and the entanglement spirals into a deadly confrontation. The film stars Ace Brown, Roxy Tome, Keashia Estrich, Anneka LaRobin, Jeremiah Smith, Tina Brady, Toni Bryant, and Chad Burbank, and was produced by Karisha Dudley with Martelle Williams as executive producer.
Who Composed the Not to Be Played With Soundtrack?
Rotten Tomatoes’ cast-and-crew listing independently corroborates the film’s own credits: Robert Grace and Keith Graham Jr. are both billed for “Original Music” on Not to Be Played With. Beyond that credit, however, detailed, verifiable public biographies for either composer are limited — we did not find independently confirmed prior scoring credits, label affiliations, or additional film work for either name, so we’re not going to invent a career history for them. If you know more about either composer’s other work, IMDb’s crew page is the best place to check for updates.
Every Song (by Scene)
| Song | Artist | Notes |
| Dreaming | No Tears | From the 2023 album Heart Shaped Eyes; featured in the film |
Note: the track is titled “Dreaming” by the artist No Tears (the solo project of Christoffer “Stoffe” Karlsson) — not “No Tears” performed by an artist called “Dreaming,” which was how an earlier version of this page listed it.
Where to Stream
Not to Be Played With is streaming free (with ads) on Tubi, and is also available on Plex and for rental/purchase on Apple TV. The “Dreaming” track by No Tears can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms.
Cast
The film stars Ace Brown, Roxy Tome, Keashia Estrich, Anneka LaRobin, Jeremiah Smith, Tina Brady, Toni Bryant, and Chad Burbank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Not to Be Played With soundtrack?
Robert Grace and Keith Graham Jr. are both credited with the film’s original music, per Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb’s cast-and-crew listings.
Is Not to Be Played With based on a true story?
No. There’s no indication the film is based on real events; it’s a standalone independent thriller.
Where can I watch Not to Be Played With?
It’s streaming free on Tubi, and also available on Plex and Apple TV.
What is Not to Be Played With about?
A rising sports agent returns to his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and gets entangled in a dangerous secret affair that spirals into violence.
Is there a sequel to Not to Be Played With?
No sequel has been announced as of 2026.
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