A Very Unlikely Goalkeeper

2026 1h 30m ES

Drama

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

Martín, a humble teenager with extraordinary talent as a goalkeeper, dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Facing rejection and bullying for his singular way of seeing the world, he must rely on his eccentric neighborhood friends to navigate his challenges and seize the one chance he has to turn his dream into reality.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Cast

Danilo Guardiola Escobar
Diego Sebastian Chantres
Gustavo Bárcena Gutiérrez
Ana Isabel Martínez
Isabela Juarez Mendez
Héctor Madrazo
Jorge Campos
Jorge Campos
Marco Fabián
Marco Fabián

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike R. Ortiz
Writers: Mike R. Ortiz
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 5

RUNTIME

Did you know

90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 5

ERA

Did you know

Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 5

RUNTIME

Did you know

Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 5

CAST

Did you know

Danilo Guardiola Escobar and Diego Sebastian Chantres and Gustavo Bárcena Gutiérrez carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 5

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt41282383 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike R. Ortiz directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Danilo Guardiola Escobar and Diego Sebastian Chantres and Gustavo Bárcena Gutiérrez carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt41282383 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.