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Goal! (2005)

“Every dream has a beginning.”

6.8/10 · 1,250 votes 1h 58m pg-13 DramaFamily

#65 of 184 films from 2005 #2175 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Danny Cannon · Written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Mike Jefferies, Adrian Butchart

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Overview

Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

Cast

Kuno Beckeras Santiago Muñez
Alessandro Nivolaas Gavin Harris
Anna Frielas Roz Harmison
Stephen Dillaneas Glen Foy
Gary Lewisas Mal Braithwaite
Kieran O'Brienas Hughie McGowan
Sean Pertweeas Barry Rankin
Marcel Iureșas Erik Dornhelm
Miriam Colonas Mercedes Muñez
Tony Planaas Hernan Muñez
Alfredo Rodríguezas Julio Muñez
Kate Tomlinsonas Val
Emma Field-Rayneras Lorraine
Zachary Johnsonas Rory

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2005
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$27,610,873 (2.8× budget)
IMDbtt0380389

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Questions

How long is Goal!?
Goal! runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Goal! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,250 votes, which places it #65 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 65%) and #2175 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Goal!?
Goal! was directed by Danny Cannon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Judge Dredd (1995), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998).
Who stars in Goal!?
Kuno Becker as Santiago Muñez; Alessandro Nivola as Gavin Harris; Anna Friel as Roz Harmison; Stephen Dillane as Glen Foy; Gary Lewis as Mal Braithwaite; Kieran O'Brien as Hughie McGowan.
What is Goal! rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Goal!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7007.

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