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Goal!

2005Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

DramaFamily
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic537.1Rotten Tomatoes43%77%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about sports and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Every dream has a beginning.

Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

Feels like

  • Sports Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Inspirational Journey
  • Football (Soccer) Focus
  • Dream Pursuit
  • Personal Growth
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Feel-Good
  • Youthful Ambition

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Danny Cannon
Written by
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, Adrian Butchart
Produced by
Mark Huffam, Mike Jefferies, Matt Barrelle
Music by
Graeme Revell

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Facts

September 29, 2005 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
September 29, 2005
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$28 million
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Goal!?"

Questions about Goal!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Goal!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Goal! from Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Goal! worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Goal! okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Goal!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Goal!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.