Next Goal Wins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Sep. 26, 2023

Next Goal Wins

Release Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 Nationwide

Andy Serkis, Taika Waititi, Michael Fassbender, Garrett Basch, Rachel House, Will Arnett, Jonathan Cavendish, Iain Morris, Rhys Darby, Beulah Koale, Kaimana, Oscar Kightley, Lehi Falepapalangi, Uli Latukefu, Semu Filipo, David Fane, Chris Alosio

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 37 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

Comedy Drama Sports Dramedy

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Next Goal Wins.

Michael Fassbender
... Coach Thomas Rongen

Kneecap, Black Bag
O
Oscar Kightley
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
D
David Fane
B
Beulah Koale
Bad Behaviour, Ash
L
Lehi Falepapalangi
S
Semu Filipo
U
Uli Latukefu
Black Adam
R
Rachel House
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Soul (re-release)
K
Kaimana
W
Will Arnett
Despicable Me, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
C
Chris Alosio
Talk to Me, Millie Lies Low
T
Taika Waititi
Thor: Love and Thunder, Lightyear

Crew Behind the Film

The Next Goal Wins behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Taika Waititi last directed Thor: Love and Thunder and Jojo Rabbit. The film's writer Iain Morris last wrote Untitled Damon Beesley & Iain Morris Travel Project and The Inbetweeners 2.

Director: Taika Waititi
Screenwriters: Iain Morris
Taika Waititi
Producers: Garrett Basch
Jonathan Cavendish
Andy Serkis

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Imaginarium Entertainment; Searchlight Pictures

Additional Information

MPA Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some strong language and crude material
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Official Next Goal Wins movie trailers and clips.

Comedy

Next Goal Wins Official Trailer #2

Comedy

Next Goal Wins Official Trailer

Comedy

Next Goal Wins Clip: "Trust is Broken"

Production Details

What we know about the Next Goal Wins movie production.

Key Facts

Will Arnett replaced Armie Hammer with Arnett re-shooting applicable scenes featuring Hammer (Variety, 12/31/2021).
Michael Fassbender is in final talks to join the project and play the coach (Hollywood Reporter, 9/15/19).
Based on the 2014 British soccer documentary from directors Mike Brett and Steve Jamison.

Production Updates

Aug 2022

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Jan 2020

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Nov 2019

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Fox Searchlight Pictures announced today that it has acquired Worldwide rights. The film began production last week in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Aug 2019

Development

The film was tagged as Development.