Next Goal Wins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 26, 2023

Next Goal Wins

Release Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 Theaters

Director: Taika Waititi

Starring: Michael Fassbender • Oscar Kightley • David Fane • Beulah Koale • Lehi Falepapalangi

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 37 m

5 / 5.0

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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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Who stars in Next Goal Wins – Cast List

Michael Fassbender
... Coach Thomas Rongen

Black Bag, Prometheus
O
Oscar Kightley
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
D
David Fane
Moana 2
B
Beulah Koale
Ash, Tinā
L
Lehi Falepapalangi
S
Semu Filipo
U
Uli Latukefu
Black Adam
R
Rachel House
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Moana 2
K
Kaimana
W
Will Arnett
Is This Thing On?, The LEGO Movie
C
Chris Alosio
Talk to Me, Millie Lies Low
T
Taika Waititi
Free Guy, Place To Be

Who is making Next Goal Wins – Crew List

A look at Next Goal Wins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Taika Waititi last helmed Thor: Love and Thunder and Jojo Rabbit. The film's writer Iain Morris last penned 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

Production – What we know about the Next Goal Wins

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2022

Completed

Changed Next Goal Wins movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2019

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Fox Searchlight Pictures announced today that it has acquired Worldwide rights. The film began production last week in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Aug 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent 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