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Released 2 years ago.
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The Beautiful Game
"Inspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup."
2024 2h 5m EN
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6.3
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88%
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60
METACRITIC
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6.3
IMDB
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6.3TMDB Β· 187π
88%Rotten Tomatoesβ60Metacriticβ
6.3IMDB Β· 9,299
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Synopsis
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A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.
βInspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup.β
Where to watch Β· US
Cast
Bill Nighy
Mal
Micheal Ward
Vinny
Valeria Golino
Gabriella
Susan Wokoma
Protasia
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Kevin
Callum Scott Howells
Nathan
Kit Young
Cal
Sheyi Cole
Jason
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Thea Sharrock
- Writers
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Languages
- English, Italian, Japanese
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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Fun facts πΏ
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WORLD
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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Italian, Japanese.
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Thea Sharrock, shot by Mike Eley. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Adem Ilhan. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Fernando Stutz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Bill Nighy and Micheal Ward and Valeria Golino carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Inspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup.".
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Thea Sharrock directs. Mike Eley behind the camera. Adem Ilhan scores. Fernando Stutz cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Italian, Japanese.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 2 years ago.
- 2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Italian, Japanese.
- 3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
- 4Directed by Thea Sharrock, shot by Mike Eley. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 5Original score by Adem Ilhan. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 6Editor Fernando Stutz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 7Bill Nighy and Micheal Ward and Valeria Golino carry the top of the cast.
- 8Marketing tagline: "Inspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup.".
- 9IMDB entry: tt5113010 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Mike Eley
- Original score
- Adem Ilhan
- Editing
- Fernando Stutz
- Production design
- Miren MaraΓ±Γ³n
- Costume design
- Luca Canfora
- Makeup / hair
- Giulia Stronati
- Runtime
- 125 min Β· 2h 5m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG-13
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 88% π Fresh
- Metacritic
- 60/100
- IMDB rating
- 6.3/10 Β· 9,299 votes
- MPAA
- PG-13
Also by
Thea Sharrock
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
Blueprint Pictures
GB
Film4 Productions
GB
Key crew
- ProducerAnita Overland
- Executive ProducerDaniel Battsek
- Executive ProducerBen Knight
- Executive ProducerDiarmuid McKeown
- Executive ProducerOllie Madden
- ProducerPeter Czernin
- ProducerGraham Broadbent
- Assistant Art DirectorAnthony Steven Visciglia
- Production DesignMiren MaraΓ±Γ³n
- Art DirectionFederico Constantini
- Art DirectionFrancesco Scandale
- Set DecorationSara Cheeky Neighbour
- Set DecorationMarialuisa Pacini
- Costume DesignLuca Canfora
- EditorFernando Stutz
- Executive ProducerClaudine Farrell
- ProducerColin Farrell
- Executive ProducerLorenzo Gangarossa
- Executive ProducerMario Gianani
- Executive ProducerOlivia Sleiter
- CastingJina Jay
- Makeup ArtistGiulia Stronati
- Makeup ArtistRenata Di Leone
- Makeup ArtistAmy De Rees
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- underdog
- football (soccer)
- inspiring
- social issues
- sincere
- rousing
- sport
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Digital2024-03-29PG-13Β· Netflix
Also known as
International titles
- Prelijepa igraBA
- ΠΡΠ°ΡΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΈΠ³ΡΠ°RU
