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Nov 17, 2023 · “Next Goal Wins” is a case study, unfortunately. It’s an inspirational football comedy, co-written and directed by Taika Waititi (two Thor films, “ Jojo Rabbit,” et al) with Iain Morris (“The Inbetweeners”).
Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001.
- (34)
- Taika Waititi
- PG-13
- Michael Fassbender
Nov 15, 2023 · “Next Goal Wins” — “inspired by true events” — stars Michael Fassbender as a bitter Dutch-American soccer coach assigned to help the struggling American Samoa national team qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- mkennedy@ap.org
- Entertainment Writer, Editor And Critic
Underdog sports comedy-drama has language, some transphobia. Read Common Sense Media's Next Goal Wins review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Taika Waititi
- Danny Brogan
- Michael Fassbender
Nov 17, 2023 · Next Goal Wins: Directed by Taika Waititi. With Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane. The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0.
- (25K)
- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- Taika Waititi
- 2023-11-17
Dec 20, 2023 · After losing 31-0 — the worst World Cup loss in history — the American Samoa national football team hire washed-up coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender). Their goal: score a goal.
Nov 17, 2023 · ‘Next Goal Wins’, or ‘Ted Lasso: The Movie’. Taika Waititi’s latest should placate anyone craving feel-good football fuzziness. By Henry Wong Published: 17 November 2023. Picture this: a...
