Michael Fassbender
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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.
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- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- Taika Waititi
- 2023-11-17
Next Goal Wins is a 2023 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Taika Waititi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Iain Morris. It is based on the 2014 documentary of the same name by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison about Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen 's efforts to lead the American Samoa national football team , considered one of the ...
Nov 17, 2023 · 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.
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- Taika Waititi
- PG-13
- Michael Fassbender
Nov 18, 2023 · After directing the underdog sports comedy “Next Goal Wins,” the line’s been forever blurred for Taika Waititi when it comes to the exploits of the American Samoa national soccer team.
Nov 17, 2023 · The screenplay is based on events that actually happened: In 2014, Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen was sent to American Samoa to train their team so that they could qualify for the FIFA World Cup 13 years after suffering the worst loss in World Cup history (31-0) against Australia.
Apr 25, 2014 · Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
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- Documentary
Next Goal Wins. Based on a true story, this heartfelt, underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001.
