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The Footballest

2018Movie1 h 44 min

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Francisco and his closest friends play on a soccer team that has reached its lowest point. They’ve got to win one of the next three games to keep the school from cutting their team altogether. A series of strange events take place in the first two games. Coincidence? Conspiracy? Francisco and his friends decide to create The Footballest, an investigative team that will get them into all kinds of adventures, where their ingenuity and their friendships will be put to the test.

Feels like

  • Youth Sports
  • Mystery Adventure
  • Teamwork & Friendship
  • Wholesome Family Fun
  • Underdog Story
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Problem-Solving Kids
  • Inspiring & Hopeful
  • Children's Detective

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Miguel Ángel Lamata
Written by
Miguel Ángel Lamata, Roberto Santiago, Pablo Fernández Vázquez
Produced by
Mikel Lejarza, Mercedes Gamero
Music by
Fernando Velázquez

Everyone

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

Facts

August 24, 2018 · 1 h 44 min · Comedy

Released
August 24, 2018
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Footballest?"

Questions about The Footballest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Footballest?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Footballest from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Footballest worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 4.9).

Is there a sequel to The Footballest?

  1. The Footballest (2018)
  2. The Footballest 2 (2025)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Footballest 2 (2025).

Is The Footballest okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Footballest make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Footballest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Footballest in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.