The Beautiful Game

Directed by Thea Sharrock
PG-13
2024    2h 5mDrama, Sport
6.388%66%
Led by their coach Mal (Bill Nighy), the film follows the soccer team as they travel from London to Rome for the Homeless World Cup. At the last minute they decide to bring with them talented striker Vinny (Micheal Ward), but he must confront his own issues and once-promising past in order to help the team and move on with his own life.

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Cast of The Beautiful Game

  • Bill NighyMal
  • Micheal WardVinny
  • Valeria GolinoGabriella
  • Susan WokomaProtasia
  • Tom Vaughan-LawlorKevin
  • Callum Scott HowellsNathan
  • Kit YoungCal
  • Sheyi ColeJason
  • Robin NazariAldar
  • Cristina RodloRosita
  • Sian Reese-WilliamsSian
  • Aoi OkuyamaMika
  • Kazuhiro MuroyamaShusaku
  • Tadashi WatanabeTanroh
  • Jessye RomeoEllie
  • Layo-Christina AkinludeMargie
  • Shane CaseyThe Ref
  • Massimo ScolaJoram
  • Mitchell ZhangazhaTupac
  • Jesusline Baah-WilliamsEvie
  • Anna Maria EverettCafe Owner
  • James McNicholasDepot Manager
  • Flavio FrancuccciJose
  • Gabriel AkuwudikeRoberto
  • Jenny ValentineSA Airport Official
  • Giorgio SubiacoVolunteer at Accomodation
  • Colin AzzopardiGuard
  • Daniel AttwellMark
  • Leo HamiltonRory
  • Thea SharrockDirector
  • Frank Cottrell BoyceWriter
  • Anita OverlandProducer
  • Peter CzerninProducer
  • Graham BroadbentProducer

The Beautiful Game Ratings & Reviews

  • Chris CurtisMarch 1, 2025
    The film doesn't really break new ground as it's ultimately a classic underdog story, but that doesn't make it any less effective. The themes of redemption, understanding, acceptance, and personal pride are still thoughtfully portrayed and keep you wanting to see what happens next. Micheal Ward is great, but it's really Bill Nighy who steals every scene he's in. While the plot is about sports, you definitely don't need to be a fan of sports (or have any real knowledge of football/soccer) to understand what's going on and enjoy things. Sit back, relax, and take in this heartwarming story.

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