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The Game of Their Lives

2005Movie1 h 41 minPG

Drama
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic47–Rotten Tomatoes26%55%

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

America's finest moment in the world's greatest game.

During the 1950 World Cup, the hastily assembled U.S. soccer team enters as heavy underdogs when matched up against the highest-ranked team in competition — England.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Story
  • Based on True Events
  • Underdog Narrative
  • American Soccer History
  • Triumph Over Adversity
  • Patriotic Theme
  • Family Traditions
  • Teamwork and Passion

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
David Anspaugh
Written by
Angelo Pizzo
Produced by
Karen Elise Baldwin, Peter Newman, Howard Baldwin
Music by
William Ross

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 22, 2005 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
April 22, 2005
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Game of Their Lives?"

Questions about The Game of Their Lives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Game of Their Lives?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Game of Their Lives streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Game of Their Lives worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is The Game of Their Lives okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Game of Their Lives?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.