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Next Goal Wins (2023)

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Next Goal Wins
PG-13
Comedy
Drama
Sports

Release Date
November 17, 2023
Director
Taika Waititi
Writers
Taika Waititi, Iain Morris
Cast
Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane
Runtime
97 minutes
Main Genre
Comedy

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The True Story Behind Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins'

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A Kid Hung Around the 'Next Goal Wins' Set, So Taika Waititi Put Him in the Movie

Waititi and American Samoa soccer player Jaiyah Saelua discuss turning the documentary into a heartfelt feature with pitch-perfect casting.

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Michael Fassbender Reveals the Proper Viewing Order for a 'Next Goal Wins'/'The Killer' Double-Feature

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'Next Goal Wins' Review: Extremely OK Sports Comedy Slightly Improved by Solid Taika Waititi Jokes

Taika Waititi's latest is a decent, by-the-numbers sports comedy, the likes of which we've seen many times before.

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When to Watch 'Next Goal Wins': Find Showtimes Near You

Here's how to score tickets for Taika Waititi’s new soccer comedy-drama, 'Next Goal Wins.'

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‘Next Goal Wins’ Ending Explained: Does the American Samoa Team Ever Score?

Taika Waititi's latest, based on a true story, follows an American Samoa football team that has never scored a single point.

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'Next Goal Wins' Cast and Character Guide: Who Stars in Taika Waititi's Sports Comedy?

Michael Fassbender leads a diverse ensemble of Samoan actors and actresses in Taika Waititi's latest comedy.

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Michael Fassbender Bonds With the Team in New 'Next Goal Wins' Images [Exclusive]

Taika Waititi's soccer comedy hits theaters on November 17.

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'Next Goal Wins': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far About the Taika Waititi Movie

Taika Waititi's latest film is set to kick-off next year... and we can't wait.

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Taika Waititi Shows Off Latest 'Next Goal Wins' Trailer

"I knew nothing about soccer before this, and I know even less now."

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Michael Fassbender Goes for the Gold in New ‘Next Goal Wins’ Images

Taika Waititi's next project also stars Elizabeth Moss.

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Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins' Gets Surprising World Premiere at TIFF

The long-delayed sports film is finally getting its chance in the spotlight.

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Michael Fassbender Goes 'Ted Lasso' in First 'Next Goal Wins' Trailer

We are so ready to root for the world's worst soccer team ever!

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New 'Next Goal Wins' Poster Promises Taika Waititi's “Least Cynical Film”

The soccer comedy from the New Zealander is coming soon... although not as soon as we thought.

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Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins' Release Date Delayed (Again)

The "based on a true story" soccer comedy stars Michael Fassbender.

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'Next Goal Wins' Release Date Pushed to Fall 2023

The upcoming film will star Michael Fassbender, Rhys Darby, Elisabeth Moss, and Will Arnett.

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First 'Next Goal Wins' Images Reveal Michael Fassbender as a Soccer Coach

The upcoming sports comedy-drama is directed by Taika Waititi.

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